Red Smith’s comeback earns Pulitzer in sports writing
Legendary columnist Red Smith wins the Pulitzer for distinguished commentary. The piece traces his career from Herald Tribune to Times, noting his wit, liberal shift, and revival after doubts about aging. It highlights his return to vigor, coverage of conventions, and his praise of Secretariat at Claiborne Farm.
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Lee MacPhail
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Pro v-ball Spikers add two new stars
Santa Barbara Spikers announce 1976 IVA season expansion with 14 home games at UC Santa Barbara and six at Santa Barbara City College. Notable acquisitions include Larry Milliken and Tim Bonynge with plans for season tickets at 130 E. Carrillo Santa Barbara.
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Golden Gate Fields resumes racing after two week strike
Albany Calif UP I reports racing resumes at Golden Gate Fields after a two week strike ended Wednesday night. Assemblyman Bill Lockyer announced a settlement between Tanforan Racing Association and Local 9 of the Theatre and Amusement Janitors Union. A full racing slate is planned Friday with mediation provisions for future talks if needed.
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Late Baseball Standings and Schedule Report
Standings show Chi tied with Montreal rain postponed. Phillies beat Mets 2 1 while Pirates beat Cardinals 7 6. A full schedule lists probables for daily games with times and venues across major teams including Cubs Reds Astros Dodgers Giants and more.
Village CC Women’s Golf Draws At Best Ball Foursome
The Village Country Club Women’s Golf Association held a best ball foursome this week. Jean Martin, Jean Barnard, Ruth Klitz and Marge Hearne led with 57 to share first place with Liz Waugh, Dorrie Lockwood, Gladys Stock and Dorothy Nickolaus. Shirley Johnson’s team took third, while two teams tied for fourth at 60. Nine hole winners were Jean Grants and Dottie Blandin in first flight, Norma Morrison and Dorothy Smith in second.
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Ruth Klitz
Marge Hearne
Liz Waugh
Dorrie Lockwood
Gladys Stock
Dorothy Nickolaus
Jean Grants
Dottie Blandin
Norma Morrison
Dorothy Smith
Eleven year old pitcher overcomes amputation scare
David Goldberg 11, in three innings of Little League this week, struck out seven after doctors nearly amputated his arm a year earlier. He recalls doctors considered removing the arm until he showed finger movement. He trains hard to pitch well and will soon have a tendon graft to restore wrist flexibility. His mother says he is not handicapped and plays better with one good arm than some players with two.
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UPI
David Goldberg
David
Carol Goldberg
Cal Poly hosts team handball clinic and game with UCLA
A clinic and demonstration of team handball is set for Saturday at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in the Physical Education building gym at 7 p.m. UCLA will be featured. admission is 50 cents. The piece notes the sport’s Olympic history and basics.
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Warriors seek help for new GM and forward
Warriors owner Franklin Mieuli said he will let Dick Vertleib choose the next general manager after the team, knocked out of the playoffs by Phoenix, searches for a scoring and rebounding forward. Coach Al Attles wants offensive punch up front and may pursue a big guard after Jeff Mullins retires.
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John’s sinker sinks as Dodgers top Braves
Dodgers ace Tommy John pitched seven innings allowing five hits in a 4-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves. The win kept Los Angeles in first in the NL West as they extended a strong run to 19 wins in 23 games. John praised his sinking fastball after elbow surgery, noting it was the best he has had since the injury.
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Celtics and Suns Open NBA Finals Series at Boston Garden
The Celtics and Suns begin the NBA championship finals Sunday at Boston Garden with CBS broadcast. Havlicek and Cowens rest and recover for a seven game potential finale by June 9, while Phoenix aims for their first title behind coach John MacLeod and guard Paul Westphal.
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