Blue Says No Trouble With A's Contract Next Season
In a testimonial night for Charlie Finley, Vida Blue, the 1971 AL MVP and Cy Young winner, said he expects no hassles signing with the A's next year. The event in La Porte drew Reggie Jackson, Joe Rudi, Gene Tenace and 1,500 locals, with Finley receiving praise for trades that helped the club win.
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Chicago White Sox
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Gately Tickets Reduced In Advance Offer For Reserved Seats
Jimmy Gately offers reserved seating at $3.50 to $4.50 with 50 cents off for advance purchases. All seats are reserved.
Bowl season aims for crowd-pleasing top teams
Bowls chase Crimson Tide and other top programs as scouts flock to stadiums. Star players Don Strock of Virginia Tech and Howard Stevens of Louisville lead national offense and rushing categories respectively, while Ohio State’s Harold Henson battles for scoring. Alabama clinches SEC title as No. 2, Rose Bowl hopeful. USC leads top ranks with perfect season prospects. Michigan Oklahoma Nebraska Ohio State Texas LSU LSU face key rivalry and bowls loom with contenders like Penn State Auburn and more.
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United Press International
Don Strock
Virginia Tech
Howard Stevens
Louisville
Strock
Vickers Hat Trick Sparks Rangers Past Flyers
Rangers rookie Steve Vickers scored three goals to notch the first NHL hat trick by a rookie in league history and helped New York defeat Philadelphia 7 3. Tkaczuk and Fairbairn praised his timing as the Rangers extended their home unbeaten streak to 10 games and closed within five points of Montreal.
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Robinson Wins AL Gold Glove for 13th Time
Brooks Robinson of the Baltimore Orioles earned the American League Gold Glove for third base in the 15 year voting history, with George Scott at first base and Paul Blair in the outfield among AL winners. Roberto Clemente led National League voting with his 12th award, joined by a slate of NL stars including Johnny Bench and Bob Gibson.
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Doug Rader
Astros
Larry Bowa
Phillies
Cesar Cedeno
Willie Davis
Johnny Bench
Reds
Bob Gibson
Cardinals
Sugar Bowl teams named by local papers
New Orleans sports writers claim Sugar Bowl matchups are picked for December 31 with Oklahoma facing Penn State. Officials deny official statements until Saturday at 6 p.m. Nebraska and Notre Dame rumored for Orange Bowl while Alabama described for Cotton Bowl. Louisiana State reportedly to Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl.
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Texas
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Tigers
Houston
Tennessee
Chinese Golfers Invited To AGC Classic at Firestone
World Cup champions Hsieh Min-Nan and Su Liang-Huan of the Republic of China are invited to compete in the AGC Classic at Firestone Country Club Akron June 18-24. They aim for the $160,000 event as the first Far East players in AGC history. Hsieh earned a Melbourne International four round 217 while Lu Liang-Huan finished 221, two strokes ahead of Japan.
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Hsieh
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Australia
Japan
Celtics Defeat Suns 113 to 94 for 14th Win of Season
Boston Celtics beat the Phoenix Suns 113 to 94 as Dave Cowens scored 25 points with 15 rebounds and Don Nelson added 21. The win gives Boston 14 victories in 15 starts and extends their Atlantic Division lead over New York. More action across the NBA included the Lakers beating the Pistons and KC Omaha reaching .500.
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Charlie Scott
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Dick van Seattle
Pittsfield High Eyes Eighth Straight Undefeated Season
Pittsfield High School in Illinois seeks an eighth consecutive undefeated season after finishing 7–0 this year. Coach Fred Erickson, 31, credits weight program and summer conditioning for the streak's stability. Potential star Ronnie Christ draws college attention, while the 1973 squad faces a rebuilding year with only five seniors.
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St. Louis
Jefferson City
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Pittsfield
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Mike Wells
Don Pollard
Estern Illinois
Southern California
Deer Wanders Into City Hall During Wisconsin Hunt Leadup
A Hartford deer wandered into City Hall at 7 a.m. Wednesday as the nine day Wisconsin deer season nears its start on Saturday. The animal jumped through glass doors, caused commotion, and fled from a second floor window, leaving officials amused. City Hall will host license pickups and kill registrations during the hunt.
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Main Street
Bengtson Returns to Patriots After Mazur Exit
Phil Bengtson arrives from the San Diego Chargers to coach the New England Patriots after John Mazur resigns following a 52-0 loss to the Miami Dolphins. He plans to stay through the season and then return to the Chargers as director of player personnel, focusing on boosting team morale and confidence.
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Mass
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New England Patriots
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Patriots
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Upton Bell
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Marshall Has No Apologies For Looming Ohio State Moment
Huntington Ohio University game looms as Marshall seeks first win in eight since season opener. Coach Jack Lengyel notes injuries plague Ohio and Marshall, but cautions about a tougher test on the road in Athens as the Herd aim to rebound.
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