Padres consider offers as Messersmith remains unsigned
Andy Messersmith, free agent right hander, resumes pursuit of a team three days before the 1976 season. Several clubs have bids including Atlanta Pittsburgh Chicago White Sox New York Mets California and Los Angeles with San Diego and Kansas City lurking. Dodgers had a final offer. Padres presidentPeter OMalley to review. agent Osmond continues talks with Bavasi awaiting a physical examination and Andy's decision.
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Sports Report Monday April 5 1976
A Monday sports roundup covers results and standings from local teams with notable performances and upcoming schedule notes. Key players and scorers are highlighted, including season impact and conference implications.
Bullets stumble in overtime as slump deepens
Washington bulleted through a rough stretch, losing to New Orleans Jazz 129-123 in overtime for a seventh defeat in nine games. The skid, stalling a Central Division push, follows earlier wins and hints at reemerging struggles for the Bullets.
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Pro Hoop Standings Declared Amid Tight Top Races
The latest pro basketball standings show the Dever team at number one while Indiene trails in fourteenth place. Coaches and players prepare for upcoming matchups as the season tightens.
Taylor Recovers as Nets Clinch ABA Playoff Position
Nets guard Taylor, sidelined by a serious auto crash and injuries, vows luck after a rough stretch. He returned to action in a 103 point rout, scoring a career high 40 with seven assists, five rebounds and four steals as New York moved into second place in the ABA standings.
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Geiberger Wins Greensboro Open Amid Crowd Turmoil
In Greensboro Geiberger defeats Lee Trevino by two strokes at the Greater Greensboro Open. A loud gallery clash on the 16th hole contrasted Geiberger’s clutch birdie and late calm as Trevino failed to catch him. Geiberger posted 68 to finish 268, with Trevino at 270.
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Judy Rankin Wins Dinah Shore Golf Championship
Judy Rankin shot a final round 68 four under par to win the Dinah Shore Winners Circle at Mission Hills with a 72 hole total of 285. She earned $32,000 and a new car, finishing three strokes ahead of Betty Burfeind in the rain-soaked LPGA event. Rankin had rounds of 74 72 71 before the final day.
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1977 NCAA cage finals sold out in Atlanta Omni
Omni box office manager Richard Smith reported 3 000 requests for 5 341 public lottery tickets as mail poured in. The 15 000 seat arena will distribute 4 000 to Seaman 3 500 to Georgia 1 800 to the basketball coaches association 500 to the NCAA and 200 to local media for the March 26 28 finals with a April lottery to determine winners.
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Goolagong defeats Evert to win Philadelphia title
Evonne Goolagong upset top seed Chris Evert 6-3, 7-4 to capture the $75,000 Philadelphia women’s championship. The event featured global tennis stars and multiple finals across cities including Barcelona Caracas Towson and Sao Paulo.
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Opening day mix at rival clubs overshadows start changes
Astros pitcher J R Richard will start on opening day with Don Gullett moved to the Reds bullpen after a rough four innings in a 10 4 Mets victory. Sparky Anderson blamed Gullett for being out of shape and behind schedule as Richard excelled in Houston, while other early results included strong offensive showings by the Red Sox Yankees Indians and Dodgers in separate games.
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Pole winner to earn 11000 in May 31 stock car race
In Charlotte North Carolina the World 600 pole position prize is set at 11000 dollars the largest qualifying award in auto racing. The event determines the inside pole starting spot for the May 31 stock car race.
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Reds trim six players to reach final roster
Cincinnati Reds cut six players to whittle roster to final pair of regulars. The moves leave two non roster pitchers Rich Hinton and Joe Henderson heading to spring camp as the team narrows the list to players like Sento Alcala Pat Zachry Severn Knight and others.
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U S to Host World Cup Golf in Palm Springs 1976
The United States will host the XXIV World Cup Tournament and International Trophy Golf Championship at Mission Hills Country Club in Palm Springs December 9 to 12, 1976. Two man teams from various countries will be invited to compete as announced by the International Golf Association officials.
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