Expos Top Mets 4-1 In Home Opener Behind Renko Eight Hits
Montreal pitcher Steve Renko allowed eight hits and beat New York for the second time this season as the Expos defeated the Mets 4-1 in the home opener. Gary Gentry worked seven frames with three walks and four runs earned before a pinch hitter. Ron Fairly drove in a run on a sacrifice fly while John Bateman hit his first homer of the year and Bob Bailey added a run on a fielder’s choice. Cleon Jones tripled home a Mets run in the eighth before Fairly scored again later that inning.
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Motta Wins Coach of the Year for Bulls After Strong Season
New York AP reports Dick Motta earns Coach of the Year honors as the Bulls contended for a playoff spot. Motta, who rebuilt Chicago with stars like Sloan and Boerwinkle, led the team from a 33-49 start to a 39-43 finish and a playoff chase, joining Kerr as Chicago's Coach of the Year.
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Meadow States Sports Banquet Guest Speaker Named
Meadow announces longtime area coach Lloyd Hunt will speak at the all-Sports Banquet on April 27 at 7 30 p m in the high school cafeteria. Hunt has coached football for 20 years at Olton Meadow Thalen Sundown and New Deal. Tickets available at the door.
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Mays Leads Giants Open With Power At Candlestick
Willie Mays, at age 39, slams four home runs in four games as the Giants open the season at Candlestick Park. Manager Charlie Fox says Mays is as good as ever and could chase Babe Ruth and Hank Aaron records. Expansion plans for Candlestick are noted.
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Angels Rally Past White Sox In 10 Inning Tilt
In Chicago, the Angels defeated the White Sox 3-1 after a 10th inning rally. Torborg moved to third on a pinch single and scored on a later hit, with Alex Johnson also driving in a run on a bases loaded infield hit. Messersmith and Bradley matched zeroes until the Angels broke through late.
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Condors Sign Jim O'Brien for 3-Year Deal
Pittsburgh Condors announce the signing of guard Jim O'Brien from Boston College to a three-year, 150000 dollar contract with a 10000 dollar bonus and a leased car. O'Brien averaged 18.9 points per game last season and leaves Brooklyn for the ABA roster. He was also drafted by the Buffalo Braves.
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Young players rise as spring prompts squad updates
Pettit notes the need for backups across offensive and defensive lines as spring drills reveal rising potential. Time presses, urging the young group to step forward to fill both roles, with momentum building despite the season’s slow start. Semper fugit.
Yastrzemski discusses back spasm and team talk
Carl Yastrzemski discussed a lower back spasm suffered during a game against the Washington Senators. He and President Nixon spoke about baseball plans, a Massachusetts drug program, and potential trades involving Darold Knowles and Frank Howard to boost the Red Sox and Washington lineup.
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Thirteen Enter Indy 500 Field for May Race
Thirteen cars were added to the 55th Indy 500 field bringing entries to 49 with a few more expected before Thursday’s deadline. Notables include A. J. Foyt Jr. and Swede Savage as potential legends and rookies, plus several Eagle and Ford powered entries from All-American Racers and Gene White Racing.
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Weather delays LCC and WTSU baseball doubleheader
Winds reaching 55 mph forced the postponement of the Lubbock Christian College and West Texas State doubleheader. The teams will play next Tuesday. LCC stands 4-2 across 8 wins and WTSU 16-12 with a 15 of 19 run. LCC travels to Las Cruces, NM for doubleheaders against New Mexico State later this week.
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