Randy Jones Returns as Padres Top Pitcher After Surgery
Padres 7 California Angels 6 in exhibition as Randy Jones resumes pitching after nerve-damage repair. Jones tossed three innings returning from October surgery, allowing two runs on four hits and aided by two double plays. He said his arm feels good and stamina is ahead of expectations.
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Kuhn blocks Yanks Cuba games despite State OK
Baseball commissioner Bowie Kuhn says only an all star team will be sent to Cuba, not the New York Yankees or other clubs this spring. He cites time constraints and seeks broad participation, while Yankee president Gabe Paul and GM Hank Peters react with disappointment. Also notes on pitcher Buzz Capra, Pete Rose talks, and several contract renewals.
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Rapp renews 'gang' spirit for Cardinals spring camp
St Louis manager Vern Rapp instills a strict dress and conduct code as the Cardinals train at Busch Field. He recalls 1934 World Series idols and urges pride and discipline to forge a cohesive unit. Some players resist. few objectors include Al Hrabosky with his mustache and beard.
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Juniors Garner Half Cage Honors In Texas Tournament
Ten of the 21 All Tournament selections in A, 2A, and 3A will return next year. Notables include junior Broaddust Terry Teagle who led with 57 points and 24 rebounds in the finals. Other juniors and sophomores fill the All-Star rosters for Daingerfield Morton Kountze Linden Kildare and Snook with several players earning unanimous honors.
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Hawks win on Drew’s 30 foot buzzer shot
Hawks forward Drew hit a 30 foot jumper at the buzzer to beat the 76ers 99 98 in Atlanta. Coach Gene Shue praised his defense on the final shot and a sellout crowd of 15 821 at the Omni credited the win. Other NBA results included Pistons over Bucks and Nuggets over Knicks. Howard Payne University accepted an invitation to the regional AAU basketball tournament in Wichita March 18 19 20.
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Ford Leads AP All-America Basketball Team
North Carolina guard Phil Ford earns first team honors from the AP as Penn State, UCLA, Tennessee and Indiana players share the accolade. Ford averaged 19 points per game and nearly seven assists while guiding UNC to the ACC title and Olympic gold.
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