Nolan Shuts Out Expos as Reds Extend Streak
Gary Nolan returns to form after shoulder surgery with a 6-0 shutout of the Montreal Expos. Joe Morgan homered, boosting Cincinnati to a seventh straight win. In other NL games, Mets beat Dodgers 4-3, Pirates down Astros 3-0, Phillies top Giants 8-6, Cubs edge Braves 5-4, Cardinals top Padres 6-5 in 10 innings.
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Wray Roofers Set for 1975 Opener vs Blasi Oil in Halstead
Wray Roofers begin the Victory League season in Halstead with a 8 p.m. home opener against Wichita Blasi Oil. The 33 game home slate and 49 game regular schedule kick off as veteran manager Bob Considine adds Mike Peterson and two others to the squad, aiming for Victory League and Kansas titles. Peterson, an Emporia State alum and NAIA stars, anchors a hurling and hitting contingent alongside outfielders Larry Eubanks and Brad Bradshaw.
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May shuts down Royals as Bonds belts pair of two run homers
Rudy May, now with the Yankees, dominates Kansas City allowing six hits in a 6-2 win. Bobby Bonds hits two two run homers, lifting New York in a game where May recalled his earlier Angels struggles against the Royals.
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Colonels owner calls NBA fear over million dollar challenge
Ellie Brown, owner of the ABA Kentucky Colonels, says the NBA would accept a $1 million challenge to a short series with the Golden State Warriors if not scared to lose prestige. Commissioner Walter Kennedy rejected the challenge, and Brown criticizes the league’s national television image while predicting her team could beat Golden State.
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Moundridge Names Rick White New Head Coach
Rick White hired as head football coach at Moundridge High School after four years as Emporia State Teachers College assistant. He will teach physical education and drivers education and serve as assistant girls basketball and track coach. He replaces Ken Stucky who resigned to enter private business.
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Ten NHS golfers receive letters
Newton High School golf coach Benny Ferrill announces 1975 letters for ten players. Senior Bill Kliewer earned his fourth letter and tied state two man champion Trent Ash as freshman partner, then again with Jeff Olsen. Also lettering: Brian Gaede John DeGrado Barry Evans Jed Holstine Mike Landreth Larry Schmidt Joe Preheim Ronnie Wooderson.
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Marion Reservoir Tops Week’s Kansas Fishing Report
The Kansas Forestry Fish and Game regional office reports Marion Reservoir as the week’s hottest fishing spot in south central Kansas. Walleye up to nine pounds and abundant white bass are hooked while trolling deep running lures. channel cats are also taken in mud flats with wind into banks.
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Delaware Park to host 12 Sunday racing dates
The thoroughbred meeting runs from May 24 to August 10 with 12 Sunday programs scheduled. Track officials confirmed the calendar detailing each Sunday event and racing card lineup.
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Baseball scores and upcoming games from AP report
Major league action listed by Associated Press shows Cincinnati 6 Montreal 0 and New York 4 Los Angeles 3 in Thursday games. Upcoming Friday pairings include Los Angeles at Chicago and San Francisco at Montreal with Houston at Philadelphia and Cincinnati at St. Louis on the schedule.
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Newton High Girls Track awards letters to 24 in 1975
Five seniors three juniors four sophomores and four freshmen earned letters for Newton High School girls track 1975 coaches Jan Reber and Ron Capps. Top point scorers include Decker Unruh McCammond Swoyer Jones with regional and state meet contributions.
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