Don Gullett Returns as Reds Meet Old Friends in Tampa
In a rematch of the 1976 World Series the Reds face Don Gullett, now with the Yankees, as Pete Rose and teammates anticipate a lively game. Gullett, 26, clashes with Reds right-hander Pat Zachry, while Griffey and Foster downplay any lingering animosity over his departure. The Reds improve to 6-8 with a 2-1 win over the Twins as Woodie Fryman shines in a seven inning spring stint.
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Pitchers Take Center Stage In Spring Games
Cuellar and Aase build toward rotations while Seaver shows midseason form in a spring showcase. Hunter serves up homers but remains satisfied after six innings. Lyle throws batting practice as he stays unsigned. Fryman shines for Cincinnati in a 2-1 extra inning win. Walling miscues in a 7-6 loss for Oakland.
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Edgewater Park Opens Season With Record Drag Racing
Edgewater Raceway Park starts the season with a 2 p.m. program featuring jet dragster exhibition and a full slate of drag racing. Cars and motorcycles in Modified super stock stock pro stock and bracket classes will chase an opening day purse over 2500 while points toward NHRA Division 3 and the Edgewater Track Championship rack up each week.
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Bowl Down champs named at Laynecrest Lanes Franklin
Carl Hipsher and Louise Maddy won the Bowl Down Cancer crusade titles at Laynecrest Lanes in Franklin with top scores of 714 and 676 earning $25 prizes plus trophies. Other leaders included Sterling Wright 687 and Teri Ellis 610 at Laynecrest, Ed Powers 726 and Robbie Sparks 701 at Eastern Lanes, and Rick Berry 687 with Malissie Shockey 678 at Sports Bowl.
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USC tankers erase Spitz from NCAA record book
Southern California dominated the second day of the NCAA meet in Cleveland led by Joe Bottom's 100 yard butterfly marks and John Naber's 100 yard backstroke record. The Trojans extended their lead to 281 points as they won finals in five of six events in NCAA record times.
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Watson again bids for Heritage Classic title at Sea Pines
Tom Watson fired a four under par 67 to take a two round lead at the Sea Pines Heritage Classic in Hilton Head Island South Carolina. He stands eight under par 134, one stroke ahead of Danny Edwards who shot 67 to reach 135. Graham Marsh sits two behind at 137 after a 72.
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Middletown Middies Win Third Straight in GMC Victory
The Middletown Middies defeated Fairfield 4 to 1 in a Greater Miami Conference baseball game. Five Fairfield errors produced four unearned Middletown runs. Roe and Zornes worked the mound for Middletown with Peterson, Smith, and Retherford behind them.
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Lebanon purses rise with two week spike at Lebanon Raceway
Purses climb to a season high with a two week increase as Mahlon Nixon schedules a 10 race card headed by a $2500 Preferred Pace and two $2000 events. Naughty Willie set the fastest Lebanon mile at 2 05 1 in last Saturday’s feature.
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Immaculata Falls. Delta State Meets in AIAW Final
Delta State reaches the AIAW final after beating Tennessee 62 58. Immaculata is eliminated for the first time in six years as Louisiana State, led by Maree Bennie and Julie Gross, knocks off Immaculata 74 68. In the title game, Bennie Gross face Lusia Harris of Delta State.
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Dawkins shines as 76ers clinch playoff spot in comeback win
Darryl Dawkins, at 6 11 and 245 pounds, scored 15 points including nine in the fourth quarter to help the Philadelphia 76ers erase an 11 point deficit and beat the San Antonio Spurs 113 110. George McGinnis led all scorers with 29 points while Lloyd Free contributed 25 in the fourth period.
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