Reds top Dodgers 5 3 to seize NL West lead
Cincinnati moved ahead of Los Angeles 5 3 after a six hit attack highlighted by Ken Griffey's three runs batted in. Pat Zachry pitched eight innings for the win as Sparky Anderson complained about headlines misquoting him.
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Cardinals
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Don Sutton
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Pete Rose
Ack Billingham
Rick Rhoden
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Averbech
DeJesus
Buckner Baker
Ferguson
Yeager
Russell
Sutton
Hen Cruz
Marshall
Tota
E Morgan
H. T. Perez
Zachry Eastwick
Benched Brooks Robinson Sparks Orioles Rally
The Orioles, without Brooks Robinson for the first time in years, rely on 25-year-old Doug DeCinces at third as they rally for three in the ninth to beat Milwaukee 4-? The benching is described as temporary with Weaver planning to reassess after other results. The game featured Ed Rodriguez walking three with one out in the ninth and a costly throw by Darrell Porter in the 12th.
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College hoops and hiring notes spread across Baytown to Columbus
Jerry Nardiello may transfer to Kentucky State after two years at Lee Junior College where he averaged over 20 points per game and finished second in Texas Junior College Conference scoring. Other Middies, Jim Russell and Doug Jemison, reportedly seek major programs. Also in sports and updates, Otterbein College eyes Fred Taylor as athletic director after Moe Agler retires, and Joe Morgan discusses shifts in baseball pitching philosophy and hitting strategy amid industry changes.
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Lee Junior College
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Kentucky State
Texas
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Doug Jemison
George Cavalaris
Moe Agler
Otterbein College
Fred Taylor
Ohio State
Otters
Joe Morgan
Cincinnati Reds
Cavs' Fitch Named Top NBA Coach of the Year
Cleveland's Bill Fitch earns the 1976 NBA Coach of the Year honor after guiding the Cavaliers to the Central Division title and a playoff upset of the Washington Bullets. Fitch credits his players and staff, saying the award reflects the team’s achievement rather than his own. Al Attles of Golden State finishes second in the voting.
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Bill Fitch
National Basketball Association
Fitch
Cavaliers
Jimmyers
Washington Bullets
Bullets
Boston Celtics
NBA
al Attles
Golden State Warriors
Dolph Schayes
Philadelphia
Red Auerbach
Boston
Guthrie Cleared for Indianapolis 500 Rookie Test
Janet Guthrie, a 38 year old physicist from New York City, won historic approval to attempt a May 30 Indianapolis 500 qualification. Teammate Dick Simon helped tune the Wollstedt team car as rain delayed practice, with veteran supervisors noting Guthrie's steady, impressive rookie test performance.
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Indianapolis
Janet Guthrie
Miss Guthrie
New York City
Guthrie
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Dick Simon
Simon
Nower
Wollstedt
Cubs Expos complete deal bringing Renko and Bittner to Chicago
The Chicago Cubs acquired right handed pitcher Steve Renko and outfielder first baseman Larry Bittner from the Montreal Expos in exchange for first baseman Andy Thornton. Renko had been with the Expos since they joined the National League in 1969.
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Chicago Cubs
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Larry Bittner
Montreal Expos
Andy Thornton
Renko
Expos
Messersmith Triumphs In First 1976 Win For Braves
Andy Messersmith, now with the Atlanta Braves, earned his first win of the season beating the Houston Astros 3-2. He allowed seven hits over seven innings, backed by Darrell Evans two RBI, as he silenced early doubts about his arm after spring training absences.
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Twins
Steve Brye
Bob Randall
Bill Williams
Claudell Washington
Minnesota
Rod Carew
Bill Campbell
Fred Rothenberg
Andy Messersmith
Vuud
Messersmith
Atlanta Braves
Houston Astros
Darrell Evans
Astros
Los Angeles Dogers
Watson
Padres
Giants
Randy Jones
Baseball Standings From Scheduled Games Brief
Scheduled major league games include San Diego Strom at San Francisco Minton, Philadelphia Kaat at New York Koosmen, Montreal Fryman at Pittsburgh Rooker, St. Louis Forsch, Atlanta Niekro at Houston Andy Jar, Cincinnati Billingham at Los Angeles Rhoden, New York Hunter at Cleveland Peterson, Boston Lee at Cleveland, Texas Umbarger at Kansas City Fitzmorris, California Ryan at Chicago Johnson, Oakland Banhnsen at Minnesota Goltz.
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Giants to Get Tax Aid From Seat Tax Repeal
San Francisco voters repealed a 50 cent surcharge on Candlestick Park seating by a 7 4 vote ensuring revenue will return to the Giants for promotions and stadium improvements. The club’s exact amount depends on attendance and will not raise ticket prices.
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San Francisco Giants
Candlestick Park
Red Sox Sign Second Draft Pick Dennis Burtt
The Boston Red Sox sign 6 foot right hander Dennis Allen Burtt of Orange California. In June they plan to assign him to the minor leagues as part of their draft strategy. Mickey Mantle also notes Yankee Stadium’s imposing presence boosted the Yankees in his era.
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Boston Red Sox
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Mantle
Stingers Draft Two Key Forwards In WHA Over‑Age Picks
Cincinnati Stingers used the WHA over‑age junior draft to take Peter Marsh the 75 goal man in 69 games and Don Murdoch who led the Quebec Junior League with 88 goals. Randy Carlyle and Greg Carroll were also chosen in the early rounds. Marsh, 19 cited as MVP of the Quebec Junior League, impressed despite jaw and nose injuries.
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Cincinnati Stingers
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Randy Carlyle
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Quebec
U.S. Tennis Association Names 1976 Federation Team
Billie Jean King Chris Evert and Rosemary Casals named to the 1976 Federation Cup team. In Hamburg West Germany Australian Kim Warwick defeated Jan Kodes 6 2 6 4 in the first round of the 100000 Hamburg Grand Prix. In Bergen Norway Daniel Bautista of Mexico set a 10 kilometer walk world record, breaking the old mark by 37.6 seconds.
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U.S. Tennis Association
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Chris Evert
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Kim Warwick
Jan Kodes
Czechoslovakia
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Norwa
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Mexico
Monroe Tennis Classes Attract 95 Entrants
Monroe summer program at Monroe High courts draws 72 juniors and 23 adults. Junior sessions run Fridays for four weeks with beginner and intermediate blocks from 1 to 2 45 pm and 3 to 4 45 pm. Adults meet 6 30 to 8 pm on Tue Thu and 10 30 to noon Saturdays for five weeks. A tournament and clinic are set for July 17 18.
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