Pirates release Steve Blass after rough spring training
Steve Blass was placed on waivers and released unconditionally by the Pittsburgh Pirates after another rough spring, walking 17 in 623 innings. Manager Danny Murtaugh called the move heartbreaking given their close bond.
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Stegman Leads Wildcats With Hot Leadoff Week
Dave Stegman moved to the leadoff spot and went 6-for-14 with 13 runs in four games for Arizona. Before the stretch he hit .337 with 32 hits in 25 games, 43 runs, 25 RBIs, 7 doubles, 4 homers, 13 steals, and 25 walks. Arizona stood 21-3-1 with most games at home. He hit two home runs at the Riverside tourney.
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Knickrehm Tops Loyola Batting Figures
Loyola University outfielder Matt Knickrehm posts a .355 batting average after 22 hits in 62 at bats. He has 14 RBIs, 3 triples, 2 doubles and no errors in 32 chances.
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Morro Bay Park Five Mile Road Run Saturday
The Morro Bay State Park five mile road run is set for Saturday at 10 a.m. Open to all, with entry fees 1.50 for adults and 1 for children. Registration at the state park off Highway 1, 12 miles south of Morro Bay. Awards to top open finisher and division winners. A Santa Barbara tennis tourney follows with a March 5 6 deadline.
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Bruins Face Louisville in NCAA Semifinal Clash
UCLA races toward a third straight final four appearance taking on Louisville as Kentucky meets Syracuse in the other semifinal. UCLA led by Dave Meyers seeks another title, while Kentucky coach Joe Hall aims to end the drought since 1958.
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Cavaliers defend way to crucial 86 83 win over Bulls
Cavaliers topple the Bulls 86 83 to move a game ahead in the Central Division as Dick Snyder and Jim Chones lead a balanced attack. Chicago's Chet Walker tops scoring with 18 while Cleveland builds late third quarter momentum. Warriors beat Kings 111 103 with Barry scoring 34.
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Nicklaus opens Heritage with five under par 66 lead
Jack Nicklaus shoots a five under par 66 to lead the Heritage Golf Classic by three strokes as gusty winds challenge the Harbour Town course. Hale Irwin, Don January, Bruce Crampton, Andy North and Tom Kite trail the leader, with only Weiskopf and Mahaffey under par among 102 players.
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Expos eye Gary Carter as future star and team hustle man
Dave Bristol praises Gary Carter a 20 year old rookie in Expos camp calling him a cross between Pete Rose and Johnny Bench. Carter shines at Daytona Beach and Memphis with 11 hits in 27 at bats last September. He aims to play right field while Expos backstop Barry Foote remains strong. Carter embraces hustling ethos and seeks to prove himself to Gene Mauch and staff.
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Pitt Star Dorsett Fined for Parking Violations
Pittsburgh UPI reports Pitt All-American Tony Dorsett, a sophomore, was fined 1 145 dollars in Traffic Court for failing to pay 99 overdue parking fines. Atlanta UPI notes Federal Judge Charles Moye awarded golfer Jane Blalock 13 500 dollars in damages and ordered the LPGA to pay her 95 303 in legal fees, with appeals planned to the Fifth Circuit after a prior jury verdict of 4 500 in her antitrust case.
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USC Trojans Lead Indiana Early In NCAA Swim Meet
USC opened a strong bid to defend its title as three American records fell in Cleveland. John Naber clocked 4:20.45 in the 500 free and led the 400 medley relay with a 49.85 split, while Joe Bottom set a pool record of 20.118 in the 50 free.
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Howe 2001st point in WHA as team blanks Jets
Gordie Howe starred for the Houston Aeros scoring twice with two assists in an 8-0 win over the Winnipeg Jets in Houston. The performance pushed Howe past 2,001 career major league points, extending his totals across NHL and WHA to 2,001. Howe turns 47 Monday.
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Freed Leaves Reds Camp Move From Tampa to L A Home
Roger Freed 29, previously 1970 International League MVP with Rochester, quit the Cincinnati Reds camp in Tampa and headed for Los Angeles after going 3-for-20 this spring and going hitless in his last two pinch-hitting appearances. Kuniaki Shibata Defends WBC Junior Lightweight Title With Decisive Win Over Makhloufi in Fukuoka.
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Maryland House approves bonds to buy Orioles keep team in Baltimore
The Maryland House of Delegates on Thursday approved legislation authorizing up to 4 million dollars in state bonds to aid a Maryland group in purchasing the Baltimore Orioles. The bill advances to the State Senate as the Veeck led group is the leading contender with an asking price around 12 million.
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Red Sox trim spring roster with two minors optioned
Boston sends Don Aase and Jim Burton to the minors as camp counts rise to 34 players. Tony Conigliaro and Deron Johnson compete for designated hitter duty while Darrell Johnson faces a spring roster crunch. Johnson leads team to a 6-1 win over the White Sox but must start the season in Pawtucket until May 15 after an outright release last fall.
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