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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1977

Page

6

Andretti Aims for Safe Victory in Indy 600 Duel

Andretti, 37, starts sixth as teammate Sneva takes pole in a strong Penske lineup for the Indianapolis 600. He calls the race “the biggie” and seeks to add to his Grand Prix wins this year while eyeing a victory that would cap a 24 year career.

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Tigerettes Face Yale in Final Tuneup at Trinity

Trinity University prepares for a 10 AM tennis match against Yale University at Trinity Tennis Stadium. This final lineup before the United States Lawn Tennis Association national tournament in Tempe, Arizona lists Stacy Bawnman Ann Schroeder and Carr Fleming among Trinity representatives.

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NCAA Tourney Doubles Pairs Advance Despite Upsets

In a rough summary of the NCAA tournament doubles action, Gottfried and Grammatva won 36 74 over San Jose State’s Nial Brash and Arad Rowe to advance, while McKown and Iskersky focus on singles after a loss to Ferdi Taygen and Var Winilahy.

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Miami Bears Baylor 73 in NCAA Regional clash

Mark Mahring homered for Miami of Ohio boosting a fourth inning surge as the Redskins beat Baylor 7 3 in the NCAA Southcentral regional. New Orleans eliminated Lamir 5 2 with a three run inning on consecutive singles to advance, Baylor to face Mississippi in a Saturday rematch.

Arlington UPI Mark Mahring Miami Ohio Redskins Baylor Fariter University of New Orleans Ned Couret Dave Greve Jim Kropag Manny Collett Lamir Cardinals Holmack Urcanen Ravilanas La—Hilenhsen Maenring Alanis Wan Ronan

Texas A M Tilt Postponed In Midwest Regional

Texas A M was scheduled to open against Oklahoma and Michigan on the first day of the NCAA Midwest Regional. Officials postponed the first-round games and rescheduled for Saturday. Southwest Conference champion Texas A M meets Southern Illinois while Big Eight champion Oklahoma faces Michigan in the second game.

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Error Cost Fidrych As Bird Loses 77 Debut

Fidrych made an impressive debut for the Detroit Tigers, but a two-out error by Tito Fuentes allowed Dan Meyer to score from second in the sixth, giving the Seattle Mariners a 2-1 win. Meyer doubled with two outs, then scored as a grounder mishandled. Detroit managed three hits.

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Softball Tournament Opens at Alva Jo Fischer Complex

Twenty six teams enter the Women s Invitational slow pitch softball tournament this weekend at Alva Jo Fischer complex. Four 9 a m Saturday games kick off a double elimination format with Dallas Disco facing Corpus Christ Cardinals and San Antonio Patriots meeting Mesquite Raiders. Dallas Jakera plays Azarin Eldaraduettes and San Antonio Pellets duel War A s. Finals chaired by the San Antonio Parks and Recreation Dept are due at 4 p.m. Sunday.

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Blazers fall as 76ers speed shocks in Portland playoffs

Philadelphia tops Portland 143 to 125 as the 76ers’ backcourt overpowers the Blazers’ defense. Julius Erving scores 57 in the series while Collins leads Portland with 27 points amid ball handling miscues and 29 turnovers. Teammates acknowledge slow start and need for better ball movement.

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Porter Leads Armitage Golf At Keystone Open

Mary Bea Porter of Phoenix Chip shots on 17th and 18th holes to card a 63 and take a one stroke lead over Carole Skala at the LPGA Keystone Open played at Armitage Golf Club. Skala matched seven birdies and bogey for 64 with tight scores for Bercileccint Speer and others at 66 and 67.

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Hardin Leads Sam Snead Open in YORBA LINDA

Jacke Hardin, a little-known pro, led the Sam Snead Open at Yorba Linda with a two under par 69 as the $100,000 event started its final day. He designed a golf club linked to an astronaut’s moon achievement and sits one stroke ahead of multiyear rival Sam Snead, with Yach Linda County Courtey Chih close behind.

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Oosterhuis Holds Lead in Penfold Championship Round

At Royal St George's in Sandwich England Tom Watson George Burns and Arnold Palmer trailed leader Puer Oosterhuis by six strokes after a rough third round. Watson shot 72 for 221 total while Palmer and Burns finished at 225. McClelland posted 70 to rise into contention as Pinero and Hajlestrom chased.

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Randy Clay Joins Longhorns Track Program

Marshall hurdler Randy Clay, known for fastest times in high and intermediate hurdles this season, signed a letter of intent to accept a track scholarship at the University of Texas. He placed third in both hurdles at state, with best times of 14.0 seconds in the highs and 38.0 in the intermediates. His father earned American honors as a Texas halfback and also excelled in field events.

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Shavers Signs to Fight Ali in September bout

Earnie Shavers, a top ranked heavyweight, signs for a September title fight with Muhammad Ali. Shavers’ camp negotiates with Top Tank Inc for the $34 million bout while Ali’s manager Herbert Muhammad confirms the deal. Shavers, 545-1 with 52 KOs, has not yet met Ali in the ring and is known for his punching power.

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