Spurs Boss Credits Food For Peace In NBA Expansion
Angelo Drossos of the San Antonio Spurs said good food and drinks helped ease NBA ABA merger talks. The NBA accepted four ABA teams including San Antonio for 3.2 million each after Hyannis verdict. He noted the need to raise the franchise price and expand the convention center arena by 4 000 to 5 000 seats as part of the deal.
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Skinny BYU rookie leads after first US Open round
Mike Reid, 21, of Brigham Young University, shot 67 to hold a three stroke lead at the 76th US Open at Atlanta Athletic Club. The field struggled under poor conditions with miscut fairways and a broken sprinkler, drawing apologies from the USGA as veterans groused and roared in frustration.
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Arizona schools to resume bid for CWS title in Omaha
In 30th College World Series rain postponed the fifth round Arizona vs Arizona State. The winner meets Eastern Michigan, 46 15, for the championship Saturday. Arizona, 54 17, and top ranked Arizona State, 65 9, opened the series with a 7 6 Arizona State win in 10 innings. the Sun Devils have won all seven meetings this year.
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Cowboys Sign No 1 Draft Pick Aaron Kyle
The Dallas Cowboys announced the signing of cornerback Aaron Kyle from Wyoming, their No 1 draft pick. Kyle, 5 foot 11, 183 pounds, signed a series of one year contracts with undisclosed terms.
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Dirt Dobbers Star In Slo Pitch Showdown Night
In Lubbock Texas an early season Slo Pitch showcase features eight homers led by Dirt Dobber Billy Crownover with three. Crownover powered a 14-7 win over Friendly Inn while Weaver's upset Dirt Dobbers 16-12 as Ray Crites and Mike Usoff homered. Port O’Connor beat Port Lavaca 20-12, and Salty Dogs fell to Dukes 6-5.
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Finley Attacks System and Sells Star Players
Oakland owner Charles O Finley condemned the baseball system as unstable and said he had to sell three star players. He sold Joe Rudi and Rollie Fingers to Boston for 1 million each and Vida Blue to New York for 1.5 million after signing him to a three year deal. Commissioner Kuhn ordered a hearing on the sale and was to rule soon.
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Slo-Pitch Meet opens tournament for women teams
A slo pitch softball tour nament opens to 24 Class B and 16 Class A women teams and runs June 26 27 at the Greenwood Complex in Corpus Christi. Entry fee 35 dollars must be sent to A and F Sales 5310 Williams Dr Corpus Christi 78411 before June 21 deadline.
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Evert advances in Eastbourne with tough win
Top seed Chris Evert defeated Betty Stove of the Netherlands 7-5 6-4 in a quarter final at the Eastbourne Grass Courts Tennis Tournament. Evert faced a stern challenge before sealing the victory.
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Rangers Sunk by Jackson in Arlington
Reggie Jackson, booed in his return to Arlington Stadium, hit a three run homer in the eighth as Baltimore defeated the Texas Rangers 4-1. Other AL results had New York 5-4 over Chicago, Minnesota 4-0 over Detroit, California 2-0 over Milwaukee, and Boston 8-3 over Oakland. Mets beat the Dodgers 10-3.
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Teenage League Results Show Sharp Pitching Duel
In Senior Teenage play the Calhoun County Buffs lost 5-2 to Victoria Wright's Danny Goyen as Gladney yielded four innings and Evans fanned 10. Goyen struck out 15, while Buffs tallied in the fifth and seventh. In Junior Teenage action John Dodd Pharmacy Cardinals crushed Terry Bunch Motor Cubs 14-4 with Colley in command, Ramirez, Hernandez and Smith contributing hits as Cubs pitchers walked many batters.
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