Dodgers Hold Edge in NL With Strong Pitching and Hitting
Los Angeles, led by Cy Young winner Mike Marshall and ace Don Sutton, anchors the Dodgers with depth in the rotation and a powerful lineup featuring Steve Garvey and Jimmy Wynn. The Reds, Pirates, and Cardinals square off in a competitive NL West, while Braves, Giants, and Astros challenge. The club adds Juan Marichal as an extra starter option as John recovers from elbow surgery.
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al Downing
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Braves Power to Burn Boosted by Key Trades and Pitching
The Braves reshaped their lineup and rotation with moves that add power and depth. Hank Aaron left for the American League, Dave May arrived in return, and Dick Allen contract talks loom for a comeback. Atlanta relies on Dave Johnson, Evans, Baker, Garr, and a strong pitching staff led by Niekro and Capra to contend.
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Giants Bridge Bobby Bonds Deal with Murcer in 1976 Outlook
In San Francisco the Giants rebuild with Bobby Murcer after trading Bobby Bonds to the Yankees. Murcer joins Gary Maddox and Garry Matthews to form a strong lefty hitting core supported by Mike Caldwell, John D Acquisto, Jim Barr and Ron Bryant. Houston’s veterans leave gaps as Don Wilson dies, while Lee May’s departure hurts the Astros. Padres add Foster, Siebert and Folkers, but remain basement dwellers. St Louis, led by Gibson and Brock, emphasizes defense and speed while Pittsburgh relies on Starrell’s power.
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Tom Griffin
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Bob Gibson
Lynn McGlothen
Cardinals
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Brock
Ted Sizemore
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Willie Stargell
Conigliaro Comeback With Red Sox In 1975 Spotlight
Tony Conigliaro is invited to Red Sox training as a non roster look see. He shows power at bat with three hits and a home run in spring action versus the Phillies. Boston weighs him as a possible designated hitter for the opening home game against Milwaukee.
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Astrodome Turns Ten From Eighth Wonder To Modern Icon
Houston marked the Astrodome’s 10th anniversary with a ceremonial ground breaking and a look back at its dramatic birth in 1962. Officials recalled the pistol salute, civil rites, and the Dome’s engineering feats including the 208 foot roof and 642 foot clear span. The air conditioning system, always on, solved rainforest through climate control while powering a 6,000 ton cooling capacity that keeps the venue comfortable despite earlier challenges with rain and ground moisture.
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Eight in a row Colonels win in ABA playoff race
Kentucky Colonels and New York Nets aim for a Friday playoff showdown after wins over Virginia and Memphis. Colonels beat Squires 88 to 81 on Wednesday as Ted McClain led with 17 and Virginia’s Mike Jackson had 25. Nets blasted Memphis 119 to 97 with Julius Erving scoring 26. Utah Stars beat Indiana Pacers 119 to 112 and Spirits of St Louis defeated San Diego 134 to 110, extending San Diego’s losing streak to 10.
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Martin leads bass tourney on Bull Shoals Lake
Defending champion Tommy Martin of Hemphill, Texas, led the Arkansas Invitational Bass Tournament after day one on Bull Shoals Lake. Martin had five bass totaling 13 pounds, with Dee Thomas of Newark, California, close behind at 12 pounds 1 ounce. Stan Sloan weighed the biggest fish at 7 pounds 3 ounces and stood third with 9 pounds 5 ounces, as fielded by 175 entrants in chilly conditions. The top prize remained 3,600 dollars as the event counted toward six qualifiers for the 1975 Bass Master Classic.
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Rangers prepare for final Houston series in spring
Rangers manager Billy Martin returns with Texas to Houston for a closing weekend exhibition against the Astros after a Florida spring tilt. A 6 2 loss to the Yankees highlighted some defensive miscues and solid work from Jim Bibby over five innings.
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Bowman Real Estate Ad for Licensed Contractor Services
Advertisement for Bowman Real Estate offering painting remodeling and new home construction by a licensed bonded contractor. All work guaranteed in writing with contact numbers 352-3751 or 552-6542.
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