Messersmith Dominates Cubs as NL West Sweep Continues
Atlanta pitcher Andy Messersmith improved to 5 3 with a 3-0 win over the Chicago Cubs. He allowed three hits, walked one, struck out six, and kept hitters off balance all day. The Braves built their lead in the sixth and eighth innings behind timely hits and aggressive baserunning.
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Only 10 15 Per Cent Of Signees Make It Big
The major leagues lure many players in a two day summer free agent draft with 721 signees but only about half sign contracts and 10 to 15 percent reach the majors for at least one game. Gary Roenicke defied odds by reaching the Montreal Expos in his fourth pro season.
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Roenicke Eyes Big League Glory In Giants Debut
Southern Illinoisan notes Gary Roenicke’s first major league game for the Expos against the Giants in San Francisco. He went 0 for 5 but still marked a milestone among 600 active players, as his long minor league ascent with Jamestown West Palm Beach and Quebec is recalled. His brother Ron shares memories of minor league days and draft twists involving UCLA and Detroit. Floyd Bannister tops the draft chatter for a possible ASU mound debut.
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Cal Poly Pomona Wins D II Baseball Title
California Poly of Pomona defeated SIU Edwardsville 17 to 3 to capture the NCAA Division II baseball championship in Springfield. Cal Poly broke the NCAA single inning record with a nine run seventh inning highlighted by Dennis Sarow’s triple and home run by Clay Harris, while SIU-E had been undefeated before a Tuesday loss.
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Arizona State to face Arizona in opening 1976 CWS series
Arizona State, 62-8, opens the College World Series in Omaha with a night game against arch-rival Arizona after a preseason clash over an NCAA rule. Arizona, 51-16, seeks an upset as the two Western Athletic foes clash in the first round under the shadow of a ruling that may force a rematch if three teams remain.
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Memoriam Tennis Tourney Follows Marion Man
The June 21 Crab Orchard Lake tennis tournament at John A Logan College memorializes Richard Miller a 36 year old Marion man killed in a car crash Miller who played in the event for the past three years will be honored by friends and tennis mates Co ordinators say about 50 entries expected by the June 17 deadline with 20 signed up thus far Local players can contact Jim Pearce at 204 Lingale Marion Ill or Gary Pulley at 703 W Barham Marion Ill to enter Eligible residents of the John A Logan school district may participate.
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Barry Tops Votes For All Star Team Again
Barry led the NBA in All Star voting with 16 002 of 18 possible points as NBA Commissioner Larry OBrien announced. He anchored the Golden State Warriors to the league's best regular season and was joined on the first team by McGinnis of the 76ers, Kareem of the Lakers, Archibald of the Kings, and Maravich of the Jazz.
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Boston
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Golden State
Buckles Throws No-Hitter As Jakes Sweep Mills
Gary Buckles pitched a no hitter in the nightcap, walking two and fanning 13 as the LIU Jakes swept Murphysboro Mills 3-0 and 5-0. Gary Endres previously delivered a three-hit shutout in the opener. Jakes improve to 14-4 heading into a twinbill with Flat River, Mo. Murphysboro drops to 6-10.
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