LeFlore Finds Spotlight After Prison To Tigers Rise
A Detroit Tigers outfielder Ron LeFlore reflects on his past life in the State Prison of Southern Michigan and his ascent to major league prominence. He explains his transformation from inmate to rookie of the year candidate, his prison sports stardom, and his renewed hope after release in 1972.
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Jackson, Mich
Pro Baseball Tonight Pitchers and Matches Listed
PPI standings show forthcoming games with Probable Pitchers from the majors. Listings include Philadelphia Lonborg at New York Matlack and Chicago Reuschel at Pittsburgh, plus Montreal Renko or Fryman at St. Louis McGlothen, and other Interleague clashes.
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Braves Gymnasts Dominate Santa Maria in Lompoc Victory
The Lompoc Braves defeated the Santa Maria Saints 63-17 as Foxen won floor and led all-around with 24.80. Hain and Donna Grossi followed Foxen in the all around, with L. Grossi sweeping two events and Davis adding a win for coach Tom Alexander.
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Cabrillo Falls To Righetti In Dual Track Opener
Cabrillo girls fall 70 36 as Righetti dominates with a large squad. Lambo wins both sprints for Cabrillo with 11.9 and 27.7 seconds, while Dendo and other Congs post minor placings in field and on the track.
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Barnes leads Spirits past Nets in ABA playoff opener
Marvin Barnes scored 37 points with 18 rebounds and Maurice Lucas added 21 rebounds as the Spirits of St. Louis toppled the New York Nets 115-97 in Game 2, tying the series at 1-1. Moses Malone led Utah Stars with 30 points and 32 rebounds in a 122-108 win over Denver.
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Nuggets
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Stars
Bulls topple Kings in opening playoff clash
Chicago beat Kansas City 95 89 as Norm Van Lier praised for defense on Archibald but credited teammates for help. Archibald held to 12 points while Bob Love scored 38 tying his playoff high. Kings trailed 14 0 early but rallied twice in the third quarter before final minutes.
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Tom Boerwinkle
Bob Love
Scott Wedman
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Ali to box three round exhibition in Miami Beach
Muhammad Ali announced a three round exhibition with Rodney Bobick at the Miami Beach Auditorium amid plans to allow more fans to see him. Spokesman Mike Dundee said Ali agreed to the bout because many people do not get a chance to watch his title fights.
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UPI
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Rodney Bobick
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Angelo Dundee
Ali
Bobick
Ron Lyle
Chuck Wepner
Tiriac Returns as Player Coach for Boston World Team Tennis
Ion Tiriac, former Boston Lobsters figure, is reacquired by the Boston World Team Tennis franchise to serve as player coach. The announcement came Wednesday, with Tiriac set to lead the team again this season.
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Boston
UPI
Romania
Ion Tiriac
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