Reds Boss Calls for Players’ All-Star Veto
Sparky Anderson urged that players have final say in All-Star selections, preferring a system where both fans and players vote and the players’ choice overrides. He noted two Reds led NL voting, with Dodgers strong, and argued a team-agnostic vote would better reveal top players. He also favored removing the rule that every team must have a rep.
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Mickey Mantle
Ted Williams
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Lasorda
Yeager
10 years of frustration ends for NBA's Bullets
Wes Unseld led the Washington Bullets to a 105-99 victory over the Seattle SuperSonics in Seattle to clinch the NBA title in a decisive seventh game. The win capped a decade of playoff appearances for the Bullets, with Unseld earning MVP honors after scoring 15 points and hitting two crucial free throws in the final minutes.
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Bullets Triumph Ends Sonics Title Bid in 1975 Final
The Bullets defeated the Sonics 105 96 to win the NBA title, with Charles Johnson and Bobby Dandridge scoring 19 each. Mitch Kupchak and Wes Unseld key late plays sealed Seattle’s rally, ending an incredible season for Seattle after a 5 17 start under coach Lenny Wilkens. The Bullets clinched the series after a 117 82 rout in Maryland to even the series at three games apiece and then win the decisive game on the road.
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Bobby Dandridge
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Anseld
Dick Motta
Washington
Motta
San Antonio
Landover
One hitter ends Vienna title hopes in state tourney
New Athens pitcher Mike Wirth fired a one hitter to eliminate Vienna 11-0 in the Class A boys state baseball tournament in Springfield. New Athens then defeated New Lenox Providence 5-4 to claim the Class A championship. Wirth struck out eight with one walk, while Vienna managed only a bunt single in the fourth.
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Pocoroba Hit Grand Slam for Braves Against Cardinals
Atlanta catcher Biff Pocoroba correctly guessed a fastball and hit a first inning grand slam off Pete Falcone as Phil Niekro pitched a four hitter to beat St Louis 6-0. Pocoroba's 2nd homer of the year capped a five run rally, with Niekro earning his 32nd career shutout.
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Jeff Burroughs
Gary Matthews
Dale Murphy
Connors Reaches Kent Grass Court Quarterfinals
Jimmy Connors defeated Ismael El Shafei 6 2, 6 2 in Beckenham England to advance to the Kent grass court championships quarterfinals. Stan Smith beat Ray Kelly 6 1, 6 4 in the second round.
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