NBA draft hopeful after uneven prior year results
The NBA seeks better outcomes from today's college draft after a poor showing from last year’s top five. Only Tom Burleson performed up to expectations, while Bill Walton Marvin Barnes John Shumate and Bobby Jones flopped or shifted to the ABA.
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Baseball Standings and Schedules From May 29 1975
The Port Lavaca Wave sports page lists MLB standings with Pittsburgh leading Houston 3 0 and New York beating Los Angeles 4 to 0, plus Cincinnati 6 Montreal 0. It previews Friday’s games including Los Angeles at Chicago and San Francisco at Montreal among others.
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Ali Frazier May Meet in Manila Oct 15 Title Defense
World heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali plans to defend against Joe Frazier in Manila on October 15 with a reported $10 million promotion. Promoter Lupe Surreal Jr. cites Don King negotiations including escrow of $400,000 and a 10 p.m. New York start for live TV coverage.
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Smith Aims Higher After 18-5 Pole Vault at MSG
Steve Smith, focused after hypnotism sessions, vaults 18 feet 5 inches at the ITA pro meet in Madison Square Garden, short of the 18-6 world indoor mark and his goal of 19 feet. He cleared 18-1 earlier, boosting his total to 12 clears of 18 feet, with Bob Richards Jr. also part of his routine. Smith cites a sore left shoulder and knee but still collects $4,000 for the win and mark.
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Nolan shines as Reds blank Expos in strong return
Gary Nolan returns from shoulder surgery with a 6-0 two hit shutout over the Montreal Expos. It sparks a seven game Reds win streak and revives hopes of 1970 form. Elsewhere in the NL Mets top Dodgers 4-3, Pirates down Astros 3-0, Phillies beat Giants 8-6, Cubs edge Braves 5-4, Cardinals top Padres 6-5 in 10 innings.
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Brett Delivers Quiet Win After On-Field Incident
Ken Brett chose pitching over fighting as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Houston Astros 3-0. Cedeno charged toward the mound after a pitch, sparking a benches-clearing scuffle that drew about a dozen players into the infield. Brett allowed nine hits and walked none, later denying intent to throw at Cedeno. Cedeno offered no comment on the incident.
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Beachcomber leads summer bowling league in tight first
Beachcomber seized sole first place after a four games to no loss win over Team No 6. Team No 2 moved to second by taking three from Pizza Hut. High games and series featured Buck Bragger Erling Smith Brad Tanner Clay Pilzner Fred Jedlicka Judy Thedford Bob Conley Marty Garcia Archie Massoletti and notable splits by Evelyn Davis Tommye Tims Bettye Massoletti La Verne Pfahl Tony Davis Louis Hickel.
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Pitchers sparkle as Ryan falters in key games
Vida Blue and Bill Lee each pitched four-hitters helping Oakland and Boston win. Jim Hughes rookieed Twins past Tigers 5-2. Rudy May and Bobby Bonds fueled New York’s 6-2 victory over Kansas City. Stan Bahnsen earned his first complete game in a 9-3 White Sox win. Eric Raich allowed 7.2 innings in Cleveland’s 9-2 defeat of the Angels. Ryan gave up seven hits and six runs in seven innings.
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Slo-Pitch Tournament Opens After Rain Delay
The Port Lavaca Jaycee-Op timist Club Women's Slo-Pitch Tourney starts Friday night with games at 7:30 p.m. V.F.W. vs UFC, 8:30 p.m. Pharmacy against Cardinals, 9:30 p.m. John Dodd Pharmacy meets Wally's Beauty Salon. Saturday begins at 10 a.m. with Beachcomber Babes vs G.I. Forum, Seadrift vs Tuttle at 11, Bloomington vs Bay City Kats at noon, Halletsville vs Woodsboro at 1, Rockies vs Sonic at 2, finishing first round. Finals set Sunday around 3 p.m.
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