Dodgers pass in first secondary phase draft round
The Los Angeles Dodgers declined to sign a leftover prospect in the first round of baseballs secondary draft phase, as 24 major league clubs completed 16 regular rounds and 384 picks without anyone passing. Dennis Walling of Clemson was the top pick by Oakland, while Earl Bass and two Miami Dade South players followed, highlighting the drafts limited duration and absence of USC and Arizona State selections.
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Bowling Standings and High Scores From Wednesday Night
The Dominos lead the Cry Babies by three games after three weeks in the Wednesday Night Bowling League. Kevin the Family is tied for second with the Cry Babies at 8-4. Top scores include Felix Garza 169-476, Bill Roberts 227-594, Wayne Johnson 187-456, Robert Conley 176, Herman Laidoff 505, Ricky Burton 213-585, Fred Valentine 191-481, Toni Persilver 198, Don Goss 507, Donna McVey 163, Gene Davis 468. Spares across teams feature several notable conversions, with multiple players achieving 5-7, 3-7, 5-10, and 2-8-7 splits.
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Herman Laidoff
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NBA chief fines Hawks 400000 in McGinnis Erving cases
San Francisco AP. Larry O Brien ruled Knicks violated NBA rules by signing ABA star George McGinnis and said the 76ers could reclaim him. McGinnis contract void, Knicks forfeit 1976 first round. Hawks fined 250000 and Bucks 150000 for Erving signing.
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Larry O'Brien
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Cardinals Triumph In Teen-Age Baseball League
Andy Leadbetter powered the Cardinals to a 14-6 win over the Dodgers as an eight run fourth inning overwhelmed Los Angeles. Keith Davis hit a triple for the Dodgers while Lester Colley and Willie Mayer pitched complete games, with Mayer taking the loss.
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Port Lavaca
Lester Colley
Keith Davis
Willie Mayer
Weavers top Sports Weavers win in last inning rally
Weavers defeated Port Lavaca Sports 11-10 after scoring five runs in the final inning. El Norteno edged Eagles 13-11 with two in the ninth. Sonic crushed Queens 26-3. Beachcomber Babies beat Rockies 11-5. Esther Trevino homered triple and double for Beachcomber. Cindy Calzada homered for Sonic. Queens remain winless.
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Foolish Pleasure Heads Beloved Belmont Showdown
Belmont favorite Foolish Pleasure leads a nine horse field for the 107th Belmont Stakes. Diabolo is a top early choice at 5-1 alongside Singh, while John L. Greer’s Foolish Pleasure holds the 2-1 line as Turcotte eyes victory aboard Just The Time. Turcotte on Diabolo notes any foe who beats that horse will win the race.
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Ron Turcotte
Turcotte
Riva Ridge
Secretariat
Diabolo
Frank McMahon
Catfish Hunter revival boosts Yankees past Twins 7 4
Catfish Hunter regained form as the Yankees beat the Minnesota Twins 7-4. He improved to 8-5 after a rough April, lifting New York over .500 and into second in the AL East behind the Red Sox. Rod Carew shines for the Twins with a .425 average while Graig Nettles delivers key late hits.
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Preakness runner-up seeks Belmont bid in crowded field
The field includes Foolish Pleasure and master Derby runner up Master Derby as top contenders with jockeys Vasquez and McHargue. Diabolo and Singh also figure, riding from strong posts as owners vie for a share of a $194,850 purse and a final Belmont run. Post time around 5:35 p.m. EDT with CBS coverage.
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Foolish Pleasure
Jacinto Vasquez
Vasquez
Darrel McHargue
Lehmann
CBS
Diabolo
Heirs Named in Calhoun County Land Dispute Suit
In Calhoun County Texas Maurine Jackson Clerk notes a trespass to try title suit filed by executrixes of C H Stiernberg against Catherina Lasance Margaret Homerhouse and others described as unknown heirs and their legal representatives. Plaintiffs claim ownership in fee simple to Tract No 845 of the American land parcel as of May 27 1975 in the 24th Judicial District Court.
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State OF Texas
Catherina Lasance
Margaret Homerhouse
C. Lasance
C.J. Lasance
24Th Judicial District Court
Calhoun County
Texas
Port Lavaca
Fannie Stiernberg
C.H. Stiernberg
Helen Spencer
Charles Don Spencer
District Court
Wave Classified Adts Case Against Heirs in Calhoun County
Plaintiffs allege ownership in fee simple to Tract No 836 of the American townsite Company Subdivision in the B Maldonado Survey Calhoun County Texas with a May 27 1975 claim. The suit is trespass to try title naming W A Blake and Mabel Powers as unknown heirs of the defendants with their heirs and legal representatives. The plaintiffs say the defendants withheld from plaintiffs the property.
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State OF Texas
W.A. Blake
Mabel Powers
135Th Judicial District Court
Calhoun County
Texas
Port Lavaca
Fannie Stiernberg
C.H. Stiernberg
Helen Spencer
Charles Don Spencer
CH. Stiernberg
American Townsite Company
B. Maldonado
Ref a Kick in the Pants Ends Player Ejection
In HUANUCO Peru AP reports referee Ebert Castaneda expelled Santiago Madrid by physically kicking him from the stadium after a heated on field argument during a local soccer match. Madrid refused to leave the field prompting the decisive action.
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Peru
Ebert Castaneda
Santiago Madrid
Castaneda
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