Carlton Back In Top Form Sees Carlton Dominate Braves
Steve Carlton regained his peak form with a six hitter and 11 strikeouts to beat the Braves 5-2 in Philadelphia. The win moved the Phillies to first place in the NL East as Carlton improved to 7-4 with a 0.98 ERA across six straight complete games. He credited pitching coach Ray Rippelmeyer for correcting his mechanics.
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No bottles just boos for Rose at Shea Stadium
Police increased presence as Pete Rose returned to Shea Stadium for the first time since the World Series incident. Rose greeted the Mets dugout before Reds 5-2 win as George Foster drove in and scored a run and Clay Kirby pitched a seven hitter for his fourth win.
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A's at odds with Bourque demotion before Detroit doubleheader
Oakland faces Detroit after a hot streak but reacts to Pat Bourque being sent to Tucson for Cal Maxvill. Bourque, batting .286, questions the move while Alvin Dark administers the lineup and owner Charlie Finley bears the criticism from players and media.
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Seattle set for NFL expansion amid league meetings
Seattle, building a domed stadium and eyeing a new NFL club, heads the expansion discussion at the owners meeting. The league also weighs World Football League competition, CBA talks, and likely 1975 start dates, with Phoenix and Honolulu as other contenders. Tampa received the 27th franchise for 16 million dollars.
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Sam Snead Earns U S Open Berth at 62
Sam Snead, age 62, qualified for the U S Open for the 30th time at Charlotte Country Club with rounds of 68 and 72 to reach 140. Ben Crenshaw failed to advance as sectional qualifying began for the Winged Foot Open in Mamaroneck New York. Chi Chi Rodriguez earned medalist honors with 136, while Lee Elder Bobby Nichols Dave Eichelberger David Graham and Jim Dent shot 138 or 139 totals.
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Benje Williams signs to play for Cal Poly wrestling
Cabrillo star Benje Williams signs an athletic scholarship to attend Cal Poly San Luis Obispo as the program pursues Division I status. Cal Poly has dominated NCAA II wrestling with eight of nine national titles and holds a long streak of CCAA championships.
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Fridrich Named to Prep All-America Yearbook
Rick Fridrich of Lompoc High joins the Prep All-America 1973-74 Basketball Yearbook as editors of Coach and Athlete magazine announce. Nominations came from coaches athletic directors recruiters and sportswriters nationwide. Fridrich a three year Braves starter averaged 14.7 points per game and led in scoring and rebounds.
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Senior Babe Ruth League Opens Season in Lompoc
Babe Ruth opens the Senior Babe Ruth League season Thursday at 5 30 p m with games on the Lompoc High varsity and JV diamonds. Four 17 man teams ages 16 18 include Mission Federal Alfies Operating Engineers and Beatties with managers Bill Rule Gus Knickrehm Owen Etheridge and Dennis Grossini. Games are held each Tuesday and Thursday.
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Dodgers Open Nine-Game Homestand Amid Locker Room Tension
Los Angeles leads the NL West at 37-15 after a 6-4 road trip and hosts Pittsburgh. Internal disputes flare as Ron Cey and Joe Ferguson quarrel in the locker room after Sundays 7-6 loss to the Cubs. Von Joshua demands a trade.
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Woman Sues Angels Pitcher Estate Over Palm Springs Crash
Cathy Carroll of Cathedral City sues Bruce Heinbechner's estate and the California Angels for 6 million dollars claiming the pitcher, driving 104 mph while intoxicated, swerved into her car in Palm Springs on March 10. The suit also targets two Palm Springs restaurants alleged to have served him after intoxication.
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Greenberg Leads After First Round in Sports Celebrity Tennis
Hank Greenberg scored 20 points to take a slim lead at the sports celebrity tennis championship in Las Vegas. The 63 year old former Detroit Tigers and Pirates star topped Rick Barry by one point as the event moved to its final day with Bob Klein Kyle Rote Jr and John Cappelletti close behind.
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Sun Opens Camp at Fullerton with 83 Tryouts
In Fullerton California the World Football League Southern California Sun held its first workout drawing 83 hopefuls. Head coach Tom Fears plans to cut 40 by Wednesday as 50 more players are expected to arrive. The club has 138 signings but room for 90 at Cal State Fullerton. Alonzo Emery from Arizona State praised as quick and tough. Morning drills and afternoon tackling sessions with pads conducted.
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