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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1976

Page

12

Tuesday and Weekend Baseball Schedule Reports

Tuesday schedule lists Amarillo at El Paso Midland at San Antonio Little Rock at Shreveport Jackson at Lafayette. Weekend results include Wichita 5 Evansville 3 Indianapolis 3 2 Denver 1 11 Omaha 7 Oklahoma City 4 Tulsa 5 Iowa 4. Sunday Evansville 2 Wichita 1 in 10 innings Indianapolis 2 Denver 0 Oklahoma City 8 Omaha 7 Iowa 5 Tulsa 0. Monday features Wichita at Evansville Omaha at Oklahoma City Iowa at Tulsa. Pacific Coast League scores show Phoenix 6 Hawaii 5 Albuquerque 8 0 Tacoma 0 Spokane 11 Salt Lake 8 Phoenix 5 Hawaii 3 Tuscon 13 Sacramento 6 Tacoma 8 Albuquerque 3 Spokane 12 7 Salt Lake 2 2.

Amarillo el Paso Midland San Antonio Little Rock Shreveport Jackson Lafayette American Association Wichita Evansville Indianapolis Denver Omaha Oklahoma City Tulsa Iowa Phoenix Hawaii Tucson Sacramento Albuquerque Tacoma Spokane Salt Lake Tuscon Associated Press wikéPet East Lafayette Arkansas

Jump Mark For Cycles Ill Claimed

Buffalo AP reports motorcycle stuntman Joe Einhorn earned over 25 000 dollars for jumping his bike over 15 buses in a national TV event. Officials say he was airborne 178 feet at Lancaster National Speedway before landing and sliding, yet he walked away unharmed.

Buffalo Joe Einhorn Lancaster

Cycle Racer Fatally Hurt at Cannonball Track

In Wabash Indiana Steven C Anthony 23 of Greenville Ohio died from a crushed chest after a guard rail collision during an expert elimination motorcycle race at Cannonball Track. A hospital spokesman confirmed death following the Sunday incident.

Wabash Ind Steven C. Anthony Greenville Ohio Cannonball Track Anthony

Celtics win 87 80 to clinch 13th NBA title in two years

Celtics defeat Suns 87 to 80 to claim the NBA championship, completing back-to-back titles in a four-game series. The report lists multiple other sports results including golf, tennis, track, rowing, boxing, horse racing, and more across various cities.

Phoenix Boston Celtics Phoenix Suns Philadelphia Tom Kite Terry Diehl New Rochelle N.Y Pat Bradley Judy Rankin ST. Andrews Scotland Dick Siderowt John Davies England Manchester Roscoe Tanner Paul McNamee Paris Arthur Ashe Germany Jurgen Fassbender Dwight Stones Syracuse University of California Wisconsin Intercollegiate Rowing Association

Twins Vic Albury Restored. Expos Carter Disabled

Baseball brief lists Vic Albury back on active list for the Minnesota Twins and Luis Gomez optioned to Tacoma. Gary Carter of the Montreal Expos placed on the disabled list. Ed Herrmann of the California Angels sold to the Houston Astros. Worcester Polytechnic Institute coach Norbert Baschnagel resigns.

Minnesota Twins Vic Albury Luis Gomez Tacoma Montreal Expos Gary Carter California Angels Ed Herrmann Houston Astros Worcester Polytechnic Institute Norbert Baschnagel

Celtics Win Finals as Boston Defeats Suns 87 80

Boston clinches the NBA championship by defeating Phoenix 87 to 80 in Game 6, sealing a 4 2 series win. Jayden Edwards led the Celtics with key scoring while the Suns fell short in the final game.

Boston Phoenix

Park Namyong Outpoints Hiroshi Hikiji In Seoul Bout

In Seoul Korea Park Namyong defeated Hiroshi Hikiji of Japan by decision in a middleweight bout. The Associated Press reported the result from the weekend card.

Associated Press Seoul South Korea Park Namyong Korea Hiroshi Hikiji Japan

Powell centers seek coaches for girls softball plan

Walter Turner athletic supervisor at Powell Street Center organizes Little Girls softball for ages 8 to 12 and 13 to 15. He seeks interested persons to coach the teams contacting Turner or Eugene Newman and Robert Carter at local centers.

Walter Turner Powell Street Center Turner Powell Eugene Newman Marbles Center Robert Carter Johnson Center

Foyt Wins Texas 500 and Praises Women Racers

A content A J Foyt won the Texas 500 stock car race amid remarks praising women racers Arlene Hiss and Martha Wideman. Hiss finished ninth while Wideman, a Texas housewife and driver, also impressed. Foyt earned about $13,000 and averaged 124.069 mph.

Foyt Arlene Hiss Martha Wideman Texas Arlene Phoenix Butch Hartman Hartman Martha A. J. Foyt Houston Tex

Bradshaw Weds Olympian Jo Jo Starbuck in Bel Air Wedding

Pittsburgh quarterback Terry Bradshaw and former Olympic ice skater Jo Jo Starbuck married at Hotel Bel Air in Los Angeles with 250 guests. Members of Bradshaw’s Steelers party included Gerry Mullins Terry Hanratty and Lynn Swann. The bride skated in Olympics with Ken Shelley and stars in Ice Capades. They plan a Hawaii honeymoon and a Louisiana home while Bradshaw trains in Pittsburgh.

Los Angeles Pittsburgh Steelers Terry Bradshaw Jo Jo Starbuck Bel Air Steelers Gerry Mullins Terry Hanratty Lynn Swann Mullins Bradshaw Louisiana Pittsburgh

Monroe Legion Captures Four-State Baseball Title

Monroe Armature defeated Palestine Texas 5-0 to win the Four-State Baseball Tournament in Texarkana Arkansas. Pitcher Steve Nealy allowed two hits and improved to 4-0 on the season with early offense from Armature including three runs in the third inning and runs in the fourth and seventh frames. Randy Wiggins and Danny Nola contributed key hits in the early rally.

Texarkana Ark Monroe Armature Palestine Armature Steve Nealy Monroe Nealy Ronnie Lasuzzo Vanced Randy Wiggins Wiggins Danny Nola Bob Harwood

Polo Movie Night Helped Pole Rebound For Red Sox

Dick Pole watched films of his last game then returned Sunday to pitch seven shutout innings as Boston beat California 4 1 lifting the Red Sox into third place in the AL East. The victory followed a season racked by injuries and rough patches as Pole sought rhythm after a fractured cheekbone earlier.

Boeyne Dick Pole Boston Red Sox Pole Baltimore Tony Muser Polo California Boston Angels Red Sox New York Texas Detroit Oakland New York Yankees A’s Yanks Milwaukee Kansas City Minnesota Chicago Cleveland Reggie Cleveland Bobby Bonds Darrell Johnson Carl Yastrzemski Cecil Cooper Nolan Ryan Yaz Cooper Rangers Tigers Tom Grieve Juan Beniquez Bill Fahey Lenny Randle Nelson Briles Joe Coleman

Brothers Spinks Lead U S Boxing Trials Victory

Kay Spinks from St. Louis opposed boxing for her seven sons but Leon and Mike Spinks won their weight classes in the U S Olympic trials. Leon took 178 pounds and Mike 165 pounds as part of a 24 man team headed to Burlington VI for Olympic selection.

Teria Cincinnati Kay Spinks St. Louis Leon Spinks U.S Leon Mike America Burlington Spinks Brothers

Ruffels Wins Singles and Doubles to Lead Indiana Victory

Ray Ruffels beat John Alexander 6-4 in singles and teamed with Syd Ball to win doubles as Indiana edged Boston 26-24. Ruffels was the only multiple winner, Ball also contributing in a 7-5 doubles win over Alexander and Lobsters coach Jon Tirtac. Indiana improves to 6-8. Boston to 8-10.

Associated Press Ray Ruffels John Alexander Syd Ball Indiana Loves Boston Lobsters Ruffles Ball Alexander Lobsters Jon Tirtac Indiana Boston Kerry Melville Reid Pam Teeguarden Mike Estep Greer Stevens Ann Kiyomura Mona Guerrani Miss Stevens Mrs. Reid Golden Gaters San Diego Friars

Pro Bowlers Invade Fresno Open Opens Summer Tour

Fresno hosts the Professional Bowlers Association summer tour with 160 lanesmen competing for a $6,000 top prize in the four day Fresno Home Box Office Open. Favorites include Marshall Holman of Medford Oregon who recently won the $25,000 Tournament of Champions and Carmen Salvino who seeks the top money after losing to Holman.

Fresno Calif Professional Bowlers Association Marshall Holman Medford Ore Carmen Salvino Holman

Smith selects 15 man Olympic basketball squad

Dean Smith picks an all around 15 man roster for the United States with focus on defense for the Montreal Olympic tournament. Guards Buckner Birdsong Ford Armstrong and centers Kupchak LaGarde Lloyd lead a mobile front line with eight forwards including May Dantley and Hubbard. Buckner praised the physical play and Smith emphasized defense and team play as three players are cut during exhibitions before Montreal.

Raleigh Dean Smith America Smith Quinn Buckner Indiana Otis Birdsong Houston Phil Ford North Carolina Tate Armstrong Duke Montreal Mitch Kupchak Tommy LaGarde Scott Lloyd Arizona State U.S Buckner Selection Committee Chapel Hill N.C

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