Hot Rod Handley fuels Suns broadcasts in Phoenix
In Phoenix Hot Red Hundley known as Hot Rod takes over as Suns color man after Bob Wade died in a car crash. He teams with Johnny Kerr bringing offbeat humor and storytelling to games, drawing on 29 years in pro basketball. Rod shares tales from Lakers days and his rise from a Converse shoe salesman to broadcast prominence.
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Dodgers Eyed Fast Start As Lineup Promises Speed
In a speed oriented openers lineup Wes Parker Ted Sizemore Maury Wills Steve Garvey infield and Buckner Willie Davis Willie Crawford outfield set a quick tempo. Dodgers slugged eight wins in 18 against Reds last season as both clubs chase early season momentum. Don Sutton vs Wayne Simpson Thursday and Alan Foster opening against Padres cap the opener slate.
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Atlanta
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Jim McGlathlin
Don Sutton
Wayne Simpson
San Diego Padres
Alan Foster
Osteen
Tresvant Sparks Lakers In Sixth Game Duel With Suns
Lakers start John Tresvant in the Western Division semifinal sixth game against Phoenix after his bench impact in games three and four. Coach Mullaney praises Tresvant for his grit, defense on Connie Hawkins, and ability to slow top forwards as Hawkins calls him a top defender. Tresvant, newly a father, jokes about shoes for his baby while aiming to prove his value in a pivotal playoff bout.
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Brewers NHL unrest and Milwaukee spring training toast
Brewers and Seattle Pilots nostalgia mix at Pfister Hotel as Rick Reichardt earns standing ovation. Trade talks surface with potential Reichardt and Aurelio Rodriguez to Milwaukee for Tommy Harper Bob Bolin and Wayne Comer. Bud Selig notes Milwaukee and fan fervor. Expos buy catcher Jack Hiatt from Giants for undisclosed cash.
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Aurelio Rodriguez
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Tommy Harper
Bob Bolin
Wayne Comer
Bud Selig
Wings and playoff system spat in heated NHL chase
Unrest grips the NHL as Canada laments a playoff team and officials argue over berths. Bobby Orr dominated, earning 120 points to clinch the scoring title as about 5,000 fans mobbed the Boston Garden ticket office for remaining playoff seats amid a three hour melee. Campbell considers goal for minus goals against percentage to break ties.
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Honor LBCC to honor Metrolitan champions Thursday banquet
The Long Beach City College basketball team, Metrolitan Conference champions and state runners up, will be honored at a Lakewood Country Club banquet Thursday. Awards include the Norm Meager Viking of the Year trophy.
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Gary Berg
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Long Beach City College
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Baseball Replay Reveals 1946 Sacramento Slugfest
In 1946 Jack Salveson was edged by the Angels at Sacramento as Anne Lombard fought hard for the losing side. Schnoz crushed a towering homer that vanished beyond the left field fence, landing 600 feet away in a drive‑in theatre lot. Ernie stole the sole base of his career, and the catcher froze after the throw.
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Sacramento
Angels
Anne Lombard
Schnoz
Ernie
ABA Aids Miami Franchise Amid Reorganization
The American Basketball Association will provide temporary financial support to its Miami franchise as the team undergoes reorganization. ABA commissioner Jack Dolph says talks with the NBA could lead to a merger and that Miami's ownership structure will be set next week. He mentions possible conversion of the Floridians into a regional franchise due to owners’ personal finances.
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