Pirates face 45-game grind with shaky rotation
Pirates shift to a heavy 88-day stretch, opener vs Giants kicks off 45 games in 88 days. Key hurlers are hurt or tentative with John Candelaria possibly debuting in the Sunday doubleheader after Bruce Kison starts tonight. Jerry Reuss avoids knee fracture but remains uncertain for next turn.
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Thinking man's round gives Floyd Kemper early Kemper Open lead
Floyd Kemper, 32, shot a 1 under par 89 at Quail Hollow to hold a one stroke lead after the first Kemper Open round. He credited a mental round with no errors despite tougher conditions from added trees and higher rough. Fellow players Dick Ryan Jim Dent and Bob Murphy trailed four strokes back at 4 under.
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Siderowi eyes British crown in title bid
Three Americans led by 1973 champion Dick Siderowei seek a finals spot in the 90th British Amateur golf championship at Royal Liverpool. Siderowei, Grace, and Minnie Giles face tough draws for the 36 hole snatch final, with Grace and time to sharpen their games as they advance.
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Seaver Regains Star Status After Comeback
Seaver returns to form with an 84 record early in 1974 after adjusting to a mix of pitches rather than overpowering fastballs. The Mets beat the Astros 2–1 as Kingman drove in the decisive run in the eighth. Other MLB results: Cubs edged Giants. Yankees beat Twins. Indians topped Royals. Angels rallied past Tigers. rainouts and multiple notable performances noted.
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National League East standings and Thursday results
NL East leaders show Chicago and Pittsburgh near top with New York and Montreal in pursuit. Thursday results include New York 2 Houston and Chicago 8 San Francisco, with upcoming pitchers listed for several matchups across both leagues.
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Hawks Knicks endure O'Brien hard line over ABA signings
San Francisco based UPI reports NBA Commissioner Larry O'Brien fines the Atlanta Hawks 400000 for illegal signing Julius Erving and blocks the New York Knicks from signing George McGinnis, ordering the Hawks to forfeit next year’s first draft pick amid ownership sale talks. Knicks face potential first-round trade or alternative arrangements.
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South Carolina standouts picked in MLB draft phase two
Dennis Walling of Clemson and Earl Bass of South Carolina were among picks in the secondary draft. Walling led Clemson with 60 RBIs and 13 homers, selected by the Oakland A's as the day’s No. 1 pick. Bass, tabbed by the St Louis Cardinals, posted a 14-1 record with 114 strikeouts and a 1.16 ERA for South Carolina, helping reach the College World Series final eight. Also chosen were Tom McLish, son of Cal McLish, by Montreal, Mark Reese son of Pee Wee Reese by Chicago, and George Tebbetts, son of Birdie Tebbetts, by Texas.
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Giants Eye Japanese Ownership in Bay Area Baseball Shakeup
In a UPI report from New York, speculation swirls around the San Francisco Oakland market with Giants boss Horace Stoneham naming a Tokyo firm as a top bidder at 18 million. The A's likely departure to Seattle could force the Giants to split home games between San Francisco and Oakland next season, while Commissioner Kuhn doubts Bay Area support for two clubs. The piece also touches on Squares of golf, coaching notes, and a 1924 batting title aside.
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