Rain-in halts Astros Pirates game at the Astrodome
Rain flooded the Astrodome area and blocked access, turning the Astros Pirates matchup into a rain-in. Fans ate in the dome cafeteria as tables were set on the infield while players and umpires stayed dry inside. The day also featured multiple resumed scores from surrounding games and a Pecos-Ojinaga twinbill set for Sunday.
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Texas fishing license a bargain amid rising gear prices
West Texas readers learn fishing gear costs from fiberglass rods to lures, reels, lines and tackle boxes. The piece notes a $4.24 annual Texas fishing license, compares it to fines up to $200, and cites April 1976 violations and license sales declines. It explains law changes since Sept 1 1974 and how license revenue funds stocking and PWD projects.
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All stars prepare for Faith 7 Bowl in Shawnee Oklahoma
Texas and Oklahoma high school stars train for the 11th Faith 7 Bowl on June 19 in Shawnee. The Texas squad is led by Albert Jones and Alton Lister, while Oklahoma features Dwayne Williams and Nathaniel Quinn Jr. Coaches Koch Constien and Story guide the teams as workouts run daily and an intra squad scrimmage occurs Thursday evening.
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Tulsa
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Off to big start Yankee outfielder Lou Piniella
New York Yankees outfielder Lou Piniella began the season strong, collecting nine hits in 16 at bats over his first five games. The early surge signals his expected offensive contribution for the club.
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Makeup softball game and league meeting announced
The girls softball Oilers and Barstow schedule a makeup game at 7 p.m. today at the softball park. Before the game, a meeting for the ladies softball league is set for 6 p.m. at the East Side Civic Center to prepare for the July 23 26 tournament. All league members and girls 16 18 are urged to attend.
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Finley Trades Star A's as Finances Grow
Oakland owner Charles O Finley sells star outfielder Joe Rudi and pitcher Rollie Fingers for 1 million each and trades Vida Blue to the New York Yankees for 1.5 million. Ken Holtzman joins Baltimore in a nine player deal as Finley vows to rebuild with the cash. Sal Bando Gene Tenace and Bert Campaneris remain as the last core players from the championship era.
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Foreman Stops Frazier In Fifth Round For New Title
George Foreman defeated Joe Frazier by a fifth round knockout at Nassau Coliseum to end Frazier’s career. Foreman, 27, delivered a rapid burst of power with a whistling combination and a follow up left and right that left Frazier bloodied and unable to continue after 2 minutes 26 seconds.
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Texas League Leaders Narrow Gap With Setbacks
Shreveport beat Jackson 11-1 to cut the East division lead to a single game as Amarillo blanked Midland 5-0 and El Paso fell 5-3 to San Antonio. Arkansas won 2-0 in game one of a doubleheader with Lafayette taking the nightcap 3-1. Shreveport totaled 17 hits, Doug Nelson earned the win despite a late injury, and Galen McSpadden allowed five hits for Amarillo in a 4-7 record. San Antonio’s Brian Nakamoto hit a two run homer in the seventh to clinch a victory over El Paso. Arkansas starter John Urrea threw a four-hit shutout in game one. Lafayette's Tonny Pepper and Rick Bradley homered in the late game as Jeff Little held Arkansas to four hits.
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NBA continues talks on merger with ABA four-team plan
The NBA Advisory Board met ABA representatives for about two hours to press merger talks. While some officials favored a four-team merger, an ABA owner proposed a six-team concept to resolve many issues. Both sides reported mixed feelings and will seek direction from their boards.
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