Perez Ends Slump With Two-Run Homer In Reds Win
Tony Perez, previously mired in a 4-for-42 start, homered and added a single as Cincinnati beat Houston 5-2. Don Gullett pitched into the seventh and Sparky Anderson praised his maturation and forkball refinement amid the Reds’ three-game gap from the Astros.
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Expos open with loss on frigid day at Jarry Park
The Montreal Expos debut a refreshed lineup but fall 6 3 to the Philadelphia Phillies in a cold opening day at Jarry Park. Willie Montanez homered to break a tie in the fifth as Tom Underwood yielded 10 hits. Fans braved 50 degree weather as Bowie Kuhn threw the ceremonial first pitch.
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Saints take 3-2 WHA playoff lead at Hartford
The Minnesota Fighting Saints beat the New England Whalers 4-0 at the Hartford Civic Center to take a 3-2 series edge. Fran Huck scored at 17 29 of the second, Wayne Connelly added two goals in the final period. San Diego’s Mariners also won 4-3 in Toronto to move within 3-2 in their series.
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Aaron tightens gap to Ruth with 734th homer
Hank Aaron sits 707 behind Babe Ruth in lifetime homers. Aaron recently surpassed Ruth in total homers with 734, though most came as a National Leaguer. In a Milwaukee Brewers 5-1 victory over the Cleveland Indians, the latest blast marked his first as an American Leaguer.
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McAdoo 50 Points Pushes Braves To Game Two Win
Buffalo star Bob McAdoo scored 50 with 20 baskets on 32 shots as the Braves beat the Bullets 108-102 to even the Eastern Conference semifinal series at two games each. Jim MacMillan and Elvin Hayes commented on McAdoo's scoring, while Jack Ramsay urged solid defense to win. Game five set for Sunday in Washington.
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Baseball Standings and Saturday Games Recap
The standings show both leagues with multiple matchups listed for Saturday. Key games include Chicago at New York, San Diego at Atlanta, Houston at Cincinnati, Philadelphia at Montreal, Pittsburgh at St Louis, San Francisco at Los Angeles, and several American League clashes in East and West divisions.
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Ohio stars outpace Indiana in NCAA all-star clash
Ohio, led by Jim Kindle who scored 18 and earned outstanding player honors, beat Indiana 104-90 in Indianapolis. Ohio shot 55 percent while Indiana managed 37 percent as Hoosiers faltered late after a tied 68-68, with Ohio pulling away in the final two minutes and a rematch planned at Ohio State.
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Penn State's Hostetter Leads Kepler Invite First Round
Sherman Hostetter of Penn State shot a par 72 on Ohio State's Scarlet course to take medalist honors in the opening round of the 52-hole Kepler Invitational. Ohio State led team scoring with 373, followed by Penn State 386 and others in the 24-team field heading into two more rounds Saturday and Sunday.
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Middletown coach wins Coach's Award at MBCA honors
Paul Walker of Middletown High earns the Coach's Award for service and achievement with several coaches receiving league championship certificates. John Rossi of Fenwick High wins the Athletic Director's Award. MBCA honors veterans Don Bolton and others for officiating and tournament duties.
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Butch”’ Rossi
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UC Athletics Aide Chuck Shelton Resigns for Drake Role
Chuck Shelton resigns as assistant director of athletics at the University of Cincinnati to join Drake University as defensive coordinator coach. No successor was named.
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