Fingers slams Finley over favors and praises Padres move
Rollie Fingers says Charlie Finley never did him any favors and notes differences with his new Oakland antagonism. He praises San Diego Padres owner and manager John McNamara, calling him a winner and a decent man as he looks forward to the 1977 season.
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Van Arsdale to retire from NBA after season
Phoenix Suns veteran Tom Van Arsdale, a 12 year NBA player, will retire at season’s end. He joined Phoenix in a June deal reuniting him with twin brother Dick. Van Arsdale cited reaching the finale with Dick as a key factor and plans real estate work and family time after basketball.
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Smith says Tar Heels unlikely to be favored over UNLV in Atlanta
North Carolina coach Dean Smith voiced surprise at potential favoritism for his 3rd ranked Tar Heels against 6th ranked Nevada-Las Vegas in the NCAA semifinal in Atlanta. Phil Ford, named Carolinas Athlete of the Year, spoke from a banquet about his elbow, while Smith praised conference rivalries and defended not scheduling UNC-Charlotte.
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McNamara Satisfied Arm Is Healthy For Jones
In Phoenix Randy Jones pitched three shutout innings against the Giants with Padres manager John McNamara watching. Jones, the 1976 Cy Young runner up, had arm surgery last October but reports say his arm is stronger now and ready for spring training. Jones tied Christy Mathewson with 68 straight innings without a walk and led the NL with 22 wins in 1976.
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Namath Rumored to Join Rams in Trade Talk
Los Angeles Rams general manager Don Klosterman said talks with Joe Namath’s attorney Jimmy Walsh were amicable but unresolved as a possible Jets to Rams trade. If no deal by April 1 Namath could become a free agent. Jets may exercise an option worth 495000 dollars for the season.
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Santa Maria and Lompoc Host Dual Sports Schedule
Today track boys Santa Maria at Lompoc 315 p m Cabrillo base ball at Lompoc 330 tennis Lompoc at Cabrillo 330 Wednesday swimming Northern League preliminaries San Luis 1 pm girls track Cabrillo at Santa Ynez Lompoc at San Luis 3 pm gymnastics Santa Maria at Cabrillo Lompoc at Santa Ynez 3 pm tennis Santa Ynez at Lompoc 330 pm
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Lynn recalls 76 season and but for injury
Freddie Lynn reflects on a rough mid season in 1976 with the Red Sox as questions swirled about his future. He notes injuries limited him to 10 homers after 21 the prior year and discusses manager Don Zimmer’s plan to hit him second to spark offense.
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