O J Simpson traded to 49ers report stirs West Coast chatter
A Los Angeles radio report claims the Buffalo Bills traded O J Simpson to the San Francisco 49ers for undisclosed NFL draft choices. Bills spokesman Budd Thalman denied the report, while 49ers officials had no comment. Simpson, the single season rushing record holder, would align with West Coast sports and media work.
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Astros manager mulls shortstop after six more exhibitions
Houston manager Bill Virdon will decide on the shortstop role after six upcoming exhibition games. Montreal Expos blanked the Astros 3 0 as Enos Cabell moved to third and Roger Metzger started at short. Bob Reece, Bob Goodman hit solo homers for Expos, Rudy May pitched five perfect innings. Darrell Darrow suffered a leg break in a minor league intrasquad.
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Rangers edge Yankees in exhibition clash in Florida
Lefthander Jim Umbarger moved from long shot to possible Texas Rangers starter for the opening series with the World Champion New York Yankees April 8-10 after yielding only two hits in four innings. Texas beat New York 3-1 in the Florida exhibition.
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