Cougars seek defensive plan to stop Artis Gilmore
In the ABA playoff game the Cougars pressured 7-foot-2 Artis Gilmore who scored 34 points, 20 rebounds and six blocks as Carolina tried Jim Chones and Tom Owens with limited success. The Colonels led late and sealed it with free throws by Dampier and Thompson. Billy Cunningham returned to action for the Cougars.
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Trevino falters as Mahaffey Jamieson seize Greensboro lead
Lee Trevino finally bogeyed in the Greensboro Open second round as John Mahaffey and Jim Jamieson moved into a share of the lead at nine under 135. Arnold Palmer and Billy Casper failed to make the cut, with 141 and 146 needed to advance.
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Perry to start Indians opener at Shea Stadium
Gaylord Perry was slated to return to the mound at Shea Stadium for Cleveland on opening day 1974 against the New York Yankees. He recalled his long 23 inning game in 1964 with the Giants at Shea, the moment he feels started his rise in baseball.
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Baseball Standings From Friday and Saturday Games
Baseball standings recap with multiple pairings including San Francisco at Houston Pittsburgh Chicago St Louis Atlanta Cincinnati San Diego at Los Angeles Houston at San Francisco California at Chicago Boston Milwaukee Baltimore Detroit Minnesota Kansas City Oakland Texas and Cleveland at New York. Several games listed with start times and pitcher references.
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Expos trade Stoneman to Angels for undisclosed sum
Montreal Expos sold right handed pitcher Bill Stoneman to the California Angels for an undisclosed amount. Williamsonport Little League board to appeal NJ Supreme Court over girls competing with boys this year. Chandler Golf Classic winner Mike Killian takes $44,000 prize. Munich World Championship Tennis Dent def Riessen to reach semis. New Orleans Hibernia sees Borowiak upset Smith. General Ventura Giants outfielder Fred Snodgrass dies at 86. Phoenix sports editor Bob Allison dies at 57.
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Aaron Gullett duel in historic home run chase
In Cincinnati Hank Aaron, at 40, seeks his 715th homer against Don Gullett as NBC televises the showdown. Braves manager Eddie Mathews weighs weather risk while Aaron says he will play if the lineup is set. Gullett vows careful pitching despite Aaron’s power.
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Cardinals edge Pirates in bizarre opener double play rally
In a tense opener, Lou Brock and Ted Sizemore drive a two run 10th inning rally for a 6-5 St. Louis win over Pittsburgh. Reggie Smith and Bake McBride fueled the rally with two RBIs apiece. Hebner homered twice for the Pirates as Gibson toed the mound against Clines and Hernandez before Sizemore drove in the winning run.
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Ninth Annual Mason Invitational Track Meet Postponed
The Mason Invitational Track Meet at Mason High’s Dwire Field is postponed indefinitely due to Wednesday’s tornadoes. Fourteen teams were expected to compete, making it a major Warren County event.
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MAC to Send MAC Team to Tangerine Bowl
The Mid-American Conference signs a two year deal to continue sending a conference football representative to the Tangerine Bowl in Orlando. MAC will be invited by the Tangerine Bowl selection committee. Gieger and Jacoby praise the arrangement and the MAC teams have won four of six Tangerine Bowl games.
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Streakers steal show from Ryan at White Sox Park
Nolan Ryan lasted eight innings for the California Angels in an 8-2 win over the Chicago White Sox. He walked 10 and threw 138 pitches, fanning four as fans clashed in the stands amid 37 degree weather.
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Bubba Smith signs two year Raiders contract in Oakland
Oakland Raiders announce the two year deal with Bubba Smith despite interest from the World Football League. Smith says he joined after a summer trade that sent Ray Chester to Baltimore and aims to prove his improved skill in Oakland. The crowd of about 30 041 saw heated onfield battles during Opening Day.
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Aaron says he will do things his way as Ruth chase nears
Hank Aaron says he plays his best when doing things his way and felt tense inside. He tied Babe Ruth's career home run mark with a first inning homer in the Braves opener against the Reds at Riverfront Stadium. President Nixon phoned to congratulate him on reaching 714 and hinted at 715.
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