Last year's No. 1 pick succeeds in first pro season
Floyd Bannister, the previous top amateur draft choice, stars for the Houston Astros in Philadelphia as a probable pitcher. The lefty from Arizona State describes the honor, pressures, and hard work required, noting his rise through minor leagues and spring training with Houston while Arizona State returns to the College World Series. Other former No. 1 selections include Rick Monday Tim Foli Jeff Boroughs Mike Ivie and Bill Almon. Ron Blomberg remains on the DL.
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Commissioner to rule on Richards in Nets decision
World Team Tennis commissioner Butch Buchholz may allow Dr. Renee Richards to join the Cleveland Pits Nets only if sex test results are positive. The chromosomal test was to be announced in New York today or Wednesday after Richards signed last week.
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Bengals sign Voight at running back
The Cincinnati Bengals signed running back Mike Voight while the Denver Broncos waived guard Tommy Lyon and safety John Rowser.
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Erving Still Sees 76ers as Championship Material
Portland defeats Philadelphia four games to two to claim the title. Julius Erving praises the Blazers cohesion and mental conditioning, while Philadelphia struggles with inconsistent supporting cast and late-season slumps. Coach Gene Shue stressed patience in building a winning team.
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Lions set to sign Duane Thomas for 1977 season
The Province reports the British Columbia Lions will sign former NFL running back Duane Thomas to a 1977 contract. Lions officials would not confirm, but Thomas was expected at Courtenay training camp on Vancouver Island to sign after verbal agreement. Thomas, 29, once starred in the NFL but was knotted in discipline and trading turmoil before later joining the Washington Redskins and a brief stint in the WFL.
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Major League Baseball results and schedules summary
Baseball results and upcoming games across leagues include Minnesota Holly 2 2 Baltimore Grimsley 6 3 Detroit Rozema 5 2 Seattle Abbott 2 5 Toronto Singer 2 7 California Simpson 3 4 with teams Cleveland Oakland Chicago Texas Kansas City Minnesota New York Milwaukee and Atlanta leading with 20 35 17 records. Results feature Chicago 3 Los Angeles 1 Montreal 4 Atlanta 2 Philadelphia 9 Houston 5 in rain reduced play and San Francisco 3 Pittsburgh 1 12 innings. Tuesday games include Los Angeles John 6 2 Chicago Burris 7 5 Atlanta Messersmith 4 1 Montreal Rogers 7 4 Houston Bannister 1 5 Philadelphia Lonborg 1 0 San Francisco Barr 6 5 Pittsburgh Demery 3 2 Cincinnati Billingham 6 3 New York Koosman 4 5 San Diego Jones 4 5 St Louis Dierker 1 1. Wednesday schedules list Los Angeles at Chicago Atlanta at Montreal Houston at Philadelphia San Francisco at Pittsburgh Cincinnati at New York San Diego at St Louis.
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Tuesday Church League Softball Schedule At Jaycee Park
First Presbyterian faces Santa Rosa B at 6 30 p m Santa Rosa A meets West Park at 7 30 p m and First Baptist plays Calvary Baptist at 8 30 p m Pony League Baseball is listed as a continuation of the night.
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