So Far Ol' Charlie Is Laughing Last
AP Sports Writer Fred Rothenberg reports Oakland A's owner Charlie Finley, praised as a keen judge of talent, rebuilt the team into a contender after losing star players to free agency. Despite being joked as the Triple A's, the A's sit fifth in the AL West ahead of the Angels and Mariners. Finley predicts division title in 1977 as he lauds shrewd trades including Manny Sanguillen and Doc Medich, while recalling six straight West titles earlier.
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Toronto
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Chicago
Cowboy
California
Gene Autry
Angels
Joe Rudi
Don Baylor
Oakland
Sal Bando
Bert Campaneris
Baylor
Gene Tenace
Rudi
Weary 76ers rest for title series versus Blazers
Philadelphia, after eliminating Houston in six games, rest ahead of the NBA championship series starting Sunday against Portland. Coach Gene Shue cites guard Lloyd Free and forward George McGinnis injuries, while Portland stars Bill Walton and Maurice Lucas are highlighted for their balance and defense. The Blazers swept the Lakers 4-0 and Nuggets 4-2, while the 76ers needed seven games to beat Boston before beating Houston 112-109.
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Ailing LA Star Returns to Power in 6-4 Phillies Win
Reggie Smith nearly sat out with illness but started for the Dodgers and hit a crucial two run homer in the seventh, lifting Los Angeles to a 6-4 victory over Philadelphia at Veterans Stadium. Smith recovered after a trainer session and a chat with Dodgers manager Tom Lasorda.
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Middlesex Police Telephones Knocked Out by Garbage Truck
Rapid Disposal Co. quickly cut lines to the Middlesex Borough Police Department after a garbage truck driven by Kenneth Garden, 20, of Middlesex, pulled down all phone lines to the headquarters. Police spokesman said emergency line was set up but the force was in communicado for hours.
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Baseball Scoreboard Ings Only Games
Baseball scoreboard lists Thursday matchups including Toronto at Yankee Seattle at Oakland Baltimore at New York Kansas City at Chicago Minnesota at San Francisco with various pitchers noted Soon Friday schedule includes Milwaukee at Boston Baltimore at New York Toronto at Texas Cleveland at Kansas City Detroit at Chicago Minnesota at California Seattle at Oakland New York at Cincinnati Philadelphia at Houston San Francisco at St Louis and more minor notes
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