Buckner Watches Aaron’s 715th as House Makes Catch
Atlanta fans roared as Henry Aaron hit his historic 715th homer beyond the fence. Tom House, a 23 five year old, placed the ball in his hands amid a media frenzy, calling the moment the biggest of his life and a memory for his grandchildren. Downing once surrendered the record in Portland Babe Ruth World Series history. The game highlighted Aaron’s pursuit and House’s improbable catch for a pivotal moment in baseball lore.
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Aaron passes Ruth as Aaron fans jeer Kuhn in Atlanta
Hank Aaron hit number 715 to surpass Babe Ruth as fans booed Baseball Commissioner Bowie Kuhn who skipped the Braves Dodgers game. Monte Irvin represented Kuhn at the ceremony presenting Aaron a 3000 dollar diamond watch shaped like 715.
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Cabrillo tops in Pomona tourney opener as Lompoc shifts in
Cabrillo, the top seed from north of Los Angeles, opened the Easter Baseball Tournament with a 6-1 win over Cypress and a 3-1 victory over Monrovia to reach eight. Pitcher Carlton Roberts (3-0) threw a three hitter against Cypress. Lompoc bowed out after double plays and close losses in Thousand Oaks, finishing 10-5 on the season.
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Nets win and Colonels sweep set ABA finals matchups
The New York Nets beat the Virginia Squires 109 96 to win their series 4 1 and the Kentucky Colonels swept the Carolina Cougars 128 119 to reach the Eastern Division finals. Utah Stars defeated San Diego 110 99 to finish 4 2 as Western finalists await.
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Cabrillo Plays Pomona In Tournament Sked
Baseball schedule notes Cabrillo at Pomona Tournament and a separate Wednesday tournament game. The item indicates upcoming fixtures but lacks full details.
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