Rockets tap Lucas No 1 pick in NBA draft
Houston acquires the No 1 choice from Atlanta to select Maryland guard John Lucas, who also starred in tennis. Indiana’s Scott May and Adrian Dantley of Notre Dame headline a first round with four hardship players and four Olympians.
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Hawks sign Bobby Orr with Chicago Black Hawks
Bobby Orr signed an unconditional contract to play for the Chicago Black Hawks, reportedly worth 3 million dollars over five years, becoming the sport’s richest player. Orr checked into Toronto General Hospital for a knee examination amid ongoing issues, with details on compensation dependent on medical results.
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Morgan's hot bat helps Reds top Pirates in NL clash
Joe Morgan drove in three as Cincinnati beat Pittsburgh 10 5, lifting his season line to .331 with 11 homers and 42 RBIs. He credited improved swing after an injury, while Ken Griffey Jr added three RBIs.
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Crandall Returns to Managing in California League Bus Ranks
Del Crandall, 46, ex Brewers manager and five time NL All Star catcher, accepts Salinas farm club post with the California Angels after leaving a sales job. He notes Major League work may return but prefers ongoing baseball life and minor league management challenges. He recalls Brewers’ late-season decline and his long professional career since 1948.
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Weaver Calms Orioles Amid Slump Despite Jackson Absence
Earl Weaver remains confident as Baltimore Orioles fall to 6-3 against Texas Rangers, dropping to six games behind the Yankees in the AL East. Reggie Jackson’s wrist injury sidelines him. Weaver vows to let the club respond in upcoming road trip. Meanwhile other MLB results include Yankees over Angels and Brewers shutout of White Sox. Don January and Kermit Zarley share U S Open sectional medalist honors in Charlotte.
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Stegman Named Second in M L B Draft Phase
University of Arizona star Dave Stegman secured the No. 2 pick in MLB's secondary draft for players who did not sign previously. Drafted by Detroit, he trails Gerald Pride of Diablo Valley JC and follows Pride’s teammate into professional ranks as college World Series looms. Stegman batted .432 through 67 games and cannot discuss deals until after the Series.
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Dutch Leonard recalls $20 000 bribe bid before 1944 pennant
Former pitcher Dutch Leonard describes a morning bribe offer of over 20 000 dollars to miss a Detroit game on October 1, 1944. He reported the incident to Ossie Bluege and Kenesaw Landis, and still beat the Tigers 4 1 to help the Browns clinch the pennant.
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