A's purchase may be completed Friday
San Francisco report notes the Oakland A's possibly moving to Denver for 3.25 million dollars with Charlie Finley contributing one million and other owners potentially adding another two million. Marvin Davis, buyer hopeful, plans season tickets and a new name if relocation proceeds.
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Black Hawks overpower Capitals in 6-2 rout
New York Islanders crushed Toronto 6-2 as Bryan Trottier netted his 41st goal and added two assists. Denis Potvin, Billy Harris and Lorne Henning scored for the Islanders while Stan Weir and Dan Maloney replied for Toronto. Chicago and Detroit also won. Mulvey hat trick led Chicago over Washington 6-2.
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Maravich shines as Jazz rally in loss to Bullets
Pete Maravich returns from injury, scores 12 points in 25 minutes for the Jazz after a scoreless start in New Orleans. New Orleans stays in the Central Division playoff picture with a 124-109 defeat to Washington, while Bernard King leads the Nets to a 105-99 win over the Bulls. Others include Kansas City beating Philadelphia 120-108 and Seattle defeating Buffalo 97-92.
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Baseball Trade and Roster Moves Across Leagues
Baltimore sent catchers Tom Epperly and Kevin Kennedy and infielders Wayne Krenshicki and Jim Smith plus outfielder Mark Corey to minor league camp for reassignment, released veteran pitcher Tommy Moore. Montreal released infielder Tito Fuentes. Houston optioned first baseman Craig Cacek to Charleston IL and reassigned pitchers Doug Konieczny David Aloi Jose Sosa Randy Wiles Rick Williams Gary Wilson plus outfielder Jim Fuller and infielder Keith Drumright. Milwaukee placed pitcher Bill Travers on 21 day DL. Football New Orleans hired Lamar McHan as quarterback and receiver coach. Seattle University announced resignation of head basketball coach Bill O Connor. Philadelphia NASL signed midfielder Allen Ball and centerback Jim Dempsey from England. Washington NASL purchased midfielder Sakib Vitesk from the Netherlands.
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McClain highlights GSW Panthers pitching and infield strength
Gardner-South Wilmington coach Chuck McClain touts pitching and infield as the Panthers core for the 1978 season. The team, 9-6 in fall play, will play a 24-game schedule with new opponents Herschel Newark Streator-Woodland and Fairbury. Leading hitters include Mark Sorenson while Karl Tyler Dean Vigna and Ray Lee pace the mound. Vigna is powerful but wild, Tyler around the strike zone, Lee a developing lefty. The squad, behind senior Ray Provance or Sorensen, aims to improve fielding after early-season errors. Season opener vs Coal City on April 4 at home.
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Cuban National Team to Play Chicago Sting in Spring
The Cuban national soccer team will visit Chicago to face the Chicago Sting, with venue and date to be set for late April or early May. The Sting recently lost 2-0 to Cuba, marking the first American pro team to play in Cuba since 1959.
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Hi Game Indiana Bowling Highlight Reel
Hi Game Indiana highlights feature Bob McCullough with a 245 high game and a 611 high series. Northwestern and Mazon Elevator appear in this compact sports recap with team and score references.
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Coaches praise larger NCAA tournament field in final four
ST LOUIS UPI Coaches Digger Phelps of Notre Dame and Bill Foster of Duke say expanding to 32 teams rewards talent. Kentucky's Joe Hall and Arkansas's Eddie Sutton back the format as top teams press for five straight wins. Hall highlights depth and youth as Notre Dame meets Duke with Tripucka vs Spanarkel in semifinal opener.
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Morris High to Host June Basketball Camp for Youth
Dan Darlington, Morris High School coach, runs a three week basketball camp for boys and girls entering grades six through nine. Sessions run June 12 16 19 23 and 26 30 with separate time blocks by grade. Fee is 30 dollars per player covers camp insurance and shirts. Signups end May 15 contact Darlington at home 9426537 or school 9421294.
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Correction in County Seat Five halfback claim
In Wednesday's Herald the feature article misidentified the 1937 University of Illinois football quarterback captain. The correct captain was Jack Berner, not Rizzy Paderni.
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