Dodgers edge Reds as Marshall earns season first save
Los Angeles beats Cincinnati 5-2 at home with Jimmy Wynn and Ron Cey homering. Mike Marshall preserves the lead in relief, fending off a bases loaded jam in the eighth for his first save of the season. Dodgers top NL rivals amid a busy scoring slate.
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Walton injures ankle as Trail Blazers face backlash
Portland owners publicly rebuke Bill Walton for anti government remarks while he reinjures his left ankle in a local pickup game. Walton spoke in San Francisco urging rejection of the United States government amid ties to Jack Scott and Patricia Hearst.
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Bowa wins record deal after growth in poise and play
Larry Bowa, once temperamental, has matured into a top all around shortstop for Philadelphia. He signed a three year contract worth 320000, the highest salary ever for a shortstop over a similar span.
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Cabrillo Teams Face Busy Midweek Schedule
Cabrillo teams travel to Buena for baseball in non league play. Gymnastics sends Cabrillo to Santa Maria while St Joseph hosts Lompoc. Girls track has Cabrillo at Santa Maria and Lompoc at St Joseph for Wednesday events.
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Congs honor wrestler Smith and Hall at banquet
Ed Smith was named Most Outstanding Wrestler after earning a league title and placing fifth in CIF while competing at the State Meet in Bakersfield. Mark Hall received Coaches' Athlete of the Year for potential, won the league at 145 pounds, finished third in CIF, and also reached the State Meet. Hall will participate in a Japanese cultural exchange program this summer.
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Referee Sues Ali for 20 Million Dollars
Referee Tony Perez filed a 20 million dollar lawsuit in Manhattan Federal Court alleging Muhammad Ali directed obscene remarks at him after the Wepner bout in Cleveland on March 24. The suit claims Ali called Perez a dirty dog and mocked his Puerto Rican heritage and race.
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Giants land Morton on three year deal after WFL release
New York Giants win a small victory from a bad season by finalizing Craig Morton as their quarterback. Morton agreed to a three year contract worth about 125000 dollars per year after being cleared of World Football League obligations.
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MSG owners seek $60 million sell of Garden complex
New York dealers report Madison Square Garden Corp plans to sell the arena and office complex for 60 million dollars. Donald Trump, named as real estate consultant, says Arab oil interests offered 50 to 75 million but MSG officials rule out Arabs under current circumstances amid Middle East tensions.
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Milestone 2 Weeks Away With Millionth MLB Run Near
Major league players tallied 501 runs in the first week of 1975, bringing the total within 1 630 of one million. Contest directors predict the millionth run will occur on May 4 with prizes including a million pennies from Tootsie Roll and other rewards.
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Ryan Open Road Trip Opener Against Twins in Minnesota
California Angels send fireballing pitcher Nolan Ryan to the mound in Bloomington as they open their first road trip of the season against the Minnesota Twins. Dave Goltz will oppose Ryan in the first of three day games with Hassler versus Blyleven and Singer against Albury in subsequent matchups.
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Celtics Rout Rockets In Playoff Opener
Celtics topple Houston 123 106 as six players reach double figures led by Rick Barry's 39 points. Warriors crush Sonics 123 96 in other game with Attles stressing rest and defense. Barry notes a team effort, while Russell laments Sonics defense and rebounding.
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