McLain Eyes July Return After Suspension and Rehab
Denny McLain discusses his shape, golf, and plans for a July 1 start with the Tigers after a suspension tied to gambling associations. He says he is 204 pounds, pacing himself, and hopes to pitch 22 or 23 games while addressing media scrutiny and financial issues with promoter Mark McCormack backing him.
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Oliver Leaves Raiders To Join Commune For Long Hair
Former USC star Chip Oliver quits pro football to join One World Family in Larkspur California. He rejects a $25 000 salary, lives at an old Victorian house in Mill Valley, sells organic foods, grows a beard, wears long hair, and advocates shared property and pooled income. Raiders officials Al Davis and John Madden were notified of his resignation.
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Padres and Giants Battle to 2-2 Tie in Ninth
In San Diego, the Giants and Padres were tied 2-2 after nine innings. Clarence Gaston tied the score with a two-out in field hit in the sixth, scoring Pat Dobson, while Dick Dietz hit a two-run homer for the Giants in the fourth.
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Casting Tournament Slated in Plaza Mall
The Golden Spread Hunting and Fishing Club will sponsor a lurecasting contest in Western Plaza mall from 7 to 9 p.m. Entries are open to residents of any of the 52 Panhandle northern tier counties at no charge. Trophies will be awarded to top finishers in revolving spool and spinning reel categories, plus an overall trophy. A practice session will be held Wednesday evening in the mall from 6:30 to 9:30 for interested fishermen.
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Andretti Crashes in Indy Practice No injuries reported
Andretti crashed his imported McNamara Ford in Monday practice at Indianapolis Motor Speedway throwing him into a wall. The car suffered major damage but he walked away unhurt. Universal joint failure caused the spin and officials weigh whether to repair before qualifications.
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Mitchell signs pact with AC for next basketball season
Mitchell, an 8-44, 198 pound forward from Amarillo High School, will play for Amarillo College next season after earning All-District 4-AAAA second team honors with 12.5 points and 12 rebounds per game. He will switch from post to forward as he joins the AC team. The San Dieg shared the second half title with Borger.
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Rose Asks For Fight To Go 12 Rounds
Australian former world bantamweight champion Lionel Rosa asked promoter George Parnassus to extend his 10 round bout with Raul Cruz to 12 rounds for a title elimination. If approved by the California Athletic Commission the fight would proceed Saturday with Rosa targeting a featherweight crown bid against Cruz in Mexico City. Rosa, who lost the bantam title to Ruben Olivares last October, is now campaigning at featherweight and his camp says he is in good shape and capable of making the 127 pound limit.
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Gutteridge Suggests Orioles Loan After Sox Loss
Chicago manager Don Gutteridge jokes about a loan deal with Baltimore after the White Sox drop four straight to the Orioles. Earl Weaver rotates his bench as Baltimore wins 7-2 and 4-2, extending a seven game streak and leading the division. Dave McNally improves to 6-1 after a seven hitter. Frank Robinson Boog Powell Rettenmund homer as Baltimore rallys in the second game. Weaver notes lineup juggling and a superstition moment with a green rabbit foot.
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Texas stadium deck delays threaten 19% season
University business manager Al Lundstedt cites labor and material shortages delaying a contractor's work. 1400 upper deck options will be moved to the main stands option area, displacing certain ticket holders and press access. The old press box is torn down and reporters will use temporary quarters while the deck readiness for the 19% season remains in doubt.
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South Africa Faces Expulsion From International Tennis
The ILTF will consider a motion filed by Hungary to expel South Africa from the federation over racial discrimination in sport. If approved, South African players would be barred from all major international events, affecting stars like Bob Hewitt and the Davis Cup status already jeopardized.
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Site To Be Determined On Olympics
The IOC votes tonight on the 1976 Winter Olympics site among Tampere Sion Vancouver and Denver while also considering where the Summer Games will be staged with Los Angeles Moscow and Montreal bidding. Avery Brundage warns that commercialism may strip ice hockey football basketball and Alpine skiing from the Games.
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Cardinals reject new basic contract proposal
The St. Louis Cardinals voted 25 0 Monday night to reject their club s proposal for a basic baseball contract Dal Maxvill announced Miller was informed of the vote The basic contract which covers minimum salary meal money and spring training allowances expired a month ago but negotiations continue
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Lamonica Kapp Win MVP Awards From NFL Writers
Daryle Lamonica of the Oakland Raiders and Joe Kapp of the Minnesota Vikings were named MVPs by the New York chapter of the Pro Football Writers Association. They will receive medals at the annual dinner on May 2.
Spurs Triumph Over Giants In Four-Game Sweep
Amarillo Giants fall 8-2 as Dallas Fort Worth Spurs explode for seven runs in the second inning. Greg Arnold earns his second win as three Giants pitchers are tagged for 11 hits. Giants briefly rally in the fourth but fail to sustain offense.
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Paduano Beats Cerdan in 10-Round Victory at Madison Square Garden
In New York Marcel Cerdan suffers his first pro loss after 48 fights as unbeaten Montreal welterweight Donalo Paduano wins a unanimous decision over 10 rounds at Madison Square Garden before 10,787 fans. The bout ends with both fighters bloodied and the crowd on its feet as the referee raises Paduano’s hand.
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