Sparky Anderson Aims to Let Reds Pitchers Lead
Reds manager George Sparky Anderson reveals he avoids coaching pitchers on pitching and prefers to let Larry Shepherd handle it. He notes mound appearances signal advice, while walks imply no talk. He calls himself stupid for a double steal in a San Diego game and trims Pete Rose from the third spot after reconsideration. Dodgers coach Danny Ozark jokes about deodorant and Dial soap as confidence wanes.
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Reds Players Preview Pitching Turnaround and Benched Rookie
Jim Merritt and Bobby Tolan spoke to reporters about transforming Cincinnati from pitching weak to pitching strong. Tolan reflected on his two years on the bench in St Louis and said the trade to the Reds was the best outcome. He joked that Pete Rose would not win a third batting title because he plans to win it himself.
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Royal GM admits trade talks include Oscar Robertson
The Cincinnati Royals general manager Joe Axelson confirms ongoing discussions with the Milwaukee Bucks about a potential trade involving Oscar Robertson. Final NBA division series games are set tonight with New York at Milwaukee and Atlanta at Los Angeles.
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Passion for Sport Echoes in Quotation
A reader quips that their true passion lies in sport and jokes about marrying the ladies touring baseball team, reflecting playful nostalgia in a letter to the editor.
Bradley Returns as Amateur at Mid-American Trap Championship
Hiram Bradley of Alvin Texas competes as an amateur at the Mid-American Championship after satisfying rules to revert from pro status. Once a world record holder for 1467 consecutive targets, he now shoots from 27 yards in a three day event hosted by the Sportsmen's Club with as many as 60 five man squads and broad spectator turnout depending on weather.
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Gullett Rapidly Rising as Reds Star in Debut Season
Rookie lefty Gullett, 19, earned his first major league win with five scoreless relief innings in Cincinnati's 12-2 rout of the Dodgers. Critics compare him to Koufax as he secures a 1-A ranking with three appearances totaling 6 1 3 innings, four hits, no runs, four walks, and four strikeouts.
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Baseball scores and standings from games and notes
Results include Pittsburgh over New York 7-4 in 10, San Diego 5-4 over Atlanta in 10, Cincinnati 12 over Los Angeles 2, San Francisco 11 over Houston 9 in 10, plus other MLB outcomes. Drafted players include May and Gullett with May hitting two homers. buckled by pitchers Olan and Perez. Also reports KILLED Roger Hagberg, 31, ex Minnesota RB.
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NBA Players Fight Merger Block in Court
New York AP reports NBA players seek a temporary restraining order to halt a proposed merger with the ABA. Plaintiffs allege the merger would violate antitrust laws and force players to stay with a single team. Lawyers say the suit preserves two rival leagues and rights of players.
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Blues Bruins Reach NHL Finals After Six-Game Wins
The Blues defeat Minnesota 4 2 to win the West Division title and advance to the Stanley Cup finals. The Bruins down New York 4 1 to finish their series in six games. Pittsburgh and Chicago await their opponents in the next round.
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Cager Turns Politician for New York Assembly
Barry Kramer former pro basketball player in the NB and ABA and NYU All American 1963 won the Democratic Party endorsement Tuesday to run for the New York State Assembly in the 105th District Kramer is a lawyer and hails from Schenectady New York marking a transition from sports to politics
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All Star College Series to Feature ABA Three-Point Rule
Tor rid scoring aided by ABA three point play boosts Ohio-Indiana all star clash set in St. John Arena Columbus and Butler Indianapolis. Shooters from 25 feet or more will earn three points under ABA rule as teams vie for bragging rights. Paul Mellon to run Rokeby Stable horses at Hialeah from Jan 16 to March 3.
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Thursday Fights By the Associated Wreos
Johnny Gant from Washington outpoints Larry Adkins of Miami in Baltimore. Richard Steele of Los Angeles knocks out Pete Riccatelli of Portland Maine in Los Angeles. Art Caesar of Corpus Christi outpoints Mundo Torres of Durango Mexico in Victoria Texas.
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Pro Hoop Playoffs NBA Thursday Results
New York leads the best of seven series against Milwaukee 1 0 after Thursday action. Los Angeles holds a 2 0 edge over Atlanta in their best of seven series.
Eastern Division Semifinal Opener Knicks at Wildcats
New York faces Kentucky in the Eastern Division Semifinal first game of a best-of-seven series. Also set are Washington at Denver and Los Angeles at Dallas for first games in their Western Division semifinals.
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