The Golden Swing and the Iron Glove in Arlington
Rangers rookie Roy Howell dazzles with a near perfect batting swing in windless conditions at Arlington Stadium. He belts a home run after a slump to end a 0-for-8 stretch, while critics debate his fielding and future power potential. Teammate Barry Thompson praises his hitting, and broadcaster Dick Risenhoover sees a 20 to 25 home run career upside despite defensive questions.
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Danny Thompson
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Dick Risenhoover
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Rence
Steve Luebber
Roys
Richards Enters 60000 Tennis Week Open Faces Pitch to Pros
Transsexual Dr. Renee Richards enters the 60000 Tennis Week Open at the acie Tennis Club in South Orange. Nearly a dozen top women pros may boycott, led by Cynthia Doerner Kathy May Wendy Overton Val Ziegenfuss Laura Dupont Janet Newberry Greer Stevens and Marita Redondo, according to tournament chairman Gene Scott.
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Kathy May
Wendy Overton
Val Ziegenfuss
Laura Dupont
Janet Newberry
Greer Stevens
Marita Redondo
Gene Scott
Overton
Newberry
Doerner
Ziegenfuss
Roberts Seeks Curveball as Expos Forge Pitcher Pace
Carlton Roberts of the Lethbridge Expos in the Pioneer Rookie League shows a 3-4 season with a 5.05 ERA. He aims to mix in a curveball after a strong 12-strikeout effort against Billings, then back issues. workouts include three miles daily and sprints. He faces three more starts, then winter ball if allowed.
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Lethbridge Expos
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Billings
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Expos
Fanning
Roy Thomas
Iowa Oaks
American Ass
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Lompoc
Pioneer Park
Leo Aaragon
Judy Langley
Beverly Kennedy
West becomes Lakers head coach after settling suit
Jerry West accepts a multiyear Lakers coaching role after agreeing to drop a 6 million lawsuit against owner Jack Kent Cooke. West told reporters at the Forum that past differences are resolved and he expects a strong future with the team. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
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Calif
UPI
Los Angeles Lakers
Jack Kent Cooke
Jerry West
NBA
West
Cooke
Rams' Mack Herron Released After Cocaine Arrest
Mack Herron a four year NFL veteran and kick returner was released on $5 000 bond after arrest on suspicion of cocaine possession. Herron had been waived by the Rams earlier and was booked on $24 000 worth of cocaine test results showed vitamin C Mark Law 26 arrested with Herron faced marijuana charges and remained in custody
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UPI
Mack Herron
National Football League
Rams
Mark Law
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WBC Orders Ali Norton Rematch Contender Foreman
The World Boxing Council requires the No. 28 weight class champion to defend against No. 1 contender George Foreman within 90 days after the Ali N orton title bout. The WBC bulletin says a world champion must make a compulsory defense annually.
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Ken Norton
George Foreman
World Boxing Council
WBC
Ali-Norton
Rams Coach Knox Announces Changes for Raiders Showdown
Los Angeles Rams coach Chuck Knox said lineup changes will be made for the Saturday night game against the Oakland Raiders. He will start veteran receivers Harold Jackson and Ron Jessie, return Tom Mack to left guard after his hand injury, and rely on experienced players after testing younger ones in the previous game against Seattle.
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Chuck Knox
Los Angeles Rams
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Raiders
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Seattle Seahawks
Harold Jackson
Ron Jessie
Seattle
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Local vaulters compete for national medals at California state fair
Three Lompoc girls Angela Kilmer Mary Brandon and Sherrie Brandon will vault at the California State Fair in Sacramento to earn Cal Expo medals. They won firsts at a Buellton county meet and an Arroyo Grande regional meet to qualify. About 100 vaulters enter the Sacramento event with 20 per day, three advancing to nationals in Washington.
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Sacramento
Angela Kilmer
Mary Brandon
Sherrie Brandon
Buellton
Arroyo Grande
Washington
Boog Powell fuels Indians past Rangers in big night
Big Boog Powell, 35, ends rough season with five RBIs ons and two homers against the Texas Rangers in a 7-5 Indians win. Powell homered twice and drove in a run as Cleveland snapped a skid and Texas dropped its sixth straight.
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Red Sox
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Boston
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Yankees
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Milwaukee
Gorman Thomas
Robin Yount
Jerry Augustine
Kansas City
Dennis Leonard
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Bill Campbell Uohit
Lyman Bostock
Minnesota
Tippy Martinez
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