Indy 500 showdown set between Foyt and Bignotti
Indianapolis race duel centers on AJ Foyt and chief mechanic George Bignotti as favorites in the 1975 Indy 500. Bignotti’s teams have six wins here, Foyt seeks to extend his dominance to a record 18th start with his orange Coyote. Other contenders include Al and Bobby Unser Mario Andretti and defending champ Johnny Rutherford. Weather forecast calls for a hot race day with potential rain.
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McGinnis sues NBA over right to negotiate with Knicks
Indiana Pacer coach Bobby Leonard says George McGinnis seeks release from the 76ers to join the Knicks. McGinnis, ABA scoring leader and co MVP, filed suit in New York federal court against the NBA. Leonard criticizes agent Irwin Weiner for timing after the ABA final.
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Major League Leaders From AP Baseball Stats
National League leaders include Watson and Cash with top batting averages. Garvey heads runs and hits. Luzinski and Baker lead home runs. Pitching stars include Messersmith and S. Stone with strong records. Also notes strategic comments on McGinnis and Weiner suit and Africa U S meet plans.
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Sabres Flyers fifth game fuels players optimism
Buffalo defenseman Jim Schoenfeld and teammate Don Luce argue the NHL season is too long as they prepare for game five against the Philadelphia Flyers. They suggest ending playoffs earlier, closer to the baseball season start.
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Holman signs with Bears to Cardinals switch
Willie Holman a durable end who played for the Chicago Bears before injuries led to a move to the St. Louis Cardinals was acquired from the World Football League Chicago Fire. He stood 6 feet 4 inches and 255 pounds and played every game in his first four seasons with the Bears leading sacks in 1970 with 12 and 1971 with nine.
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Browns sign two rookies in NFL draft picks
The Cleveland Browns announced the signing of rookies Tom Marinelli from Boston College in the 11th round and Willie Armstead from Utah in the 13th round. Marinelli and Armstead join the Browns as fresh selections from the NFL draft.
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Patriots Sign Russ Francis Top Draft Pick
Foxboro Massachusetts reports that Russ Francis a 6 foot 6 inch 240 pound former University of Oregon tight end and professional wrestler has been signed by the New England Patriots. He was the club's top draft choice though contract terms were not disclosed.
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Roberts Shines As Astros Top Expos 4-2 In Return Game
Houston lefty Dave Roberts wins his third decision in seven starts after a May absence. He yielded two runs on six hits over seven frames, aided by Roger Metzger's first inning triple and Cesar Cedeno sacrifice fly for a 2-1 lead. Mets topple Braves 3-1. Reds beat Phillies 5-2. Padres over Pirates 4-3. Cardinals down Dodgers 4-3. Giants edge Cubs 3-2.
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Hanson elected chairman of Kansas Forestry Commission
Art Hanson of Bonner Springs is elected chairman of the five member Kansas Forestry Fish and Game Commission succeeding John Luft of Bison. Hanson was appointed in 1973 and served last year as commission secretary. Fred Sears becomes secretary. Meeting set for May 29 at Pratt headquarters to discuss capital improvements in the 1977 budget.
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