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Newspaper

Syracuse Herald Journal

Location

Syracuse, New York, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1981

Page

12

Figueroa struggles in rain shortened comeback

Rock Figueroa started for the Wichita Aeros in a rain shortened game. He allowed six runs on five hits and three walks across 11 3 innings before being knocked out. The Oaks won 12-4.

Associated Press Ed Figueroa New York Yankees American Association Figueroa Wichita Aeros Towa Oaks

Pruitt Releases Amount Highlighted in White Sox Deal

Hinckley Ohio catcher and utility man Pruitt was released by the Chicago White Sox earlier this year. Traded to Chicago by Cleveland last season for Alan Bannister, he signed a $15,000 with the Indians for the Charleston Charlies. If kept on Charleston he would earn $100,000 this year, but if called up by Cleveland he could receive about $32,500, with the White Sox allowed to offset to $85,000.

Milwaukee Cleveland Indians Ron Hassey Hassey Ron Pruitt Indians Bump Wills Texas Pruitt Bo Diaz Hinckley Ohio Chicago White Sox Chicago Cleveland Alan Bannister Charleston Charlies White Sox Charleston Bradenton Fla Ted Williams Bill Terry Williams Terry Ou Boudreau Babe Ruth Yankee Stadium Fenway Park Joe DiMaggio Fenway New York Joe Ted

Fans Desert Philadelphia as Sixers Clinch Series

The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 99-98 to clinch the Eastern Conference semifinal in a game with only 6,704 in attendance at the Spectrum. Coach Billy Cunningham and star Julius Erving lammed the low turnout, noting it was the franchise’s weakest Philadelphia playoff crowd in 12 years despite TV coverage and a holiday overlap.

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Managers at risk as 1981 season begins

The piece surveys early managerial turbulence with Bill Virdon, Jim Fregosi, and noting Tal Smith’s ouster as Astros GM. It mentions other targets like Gene Mauch, Bill Rigney, Herman Franks, Preston Gomez, Chuck Tanner, Tommy Lasorda, Whitey Herzog, and Billy Martin, plus Rod Carew and Ted Williams anecdotes from a Bradenton dinner.

Joe Goddard Chicago Sun-Times Bill Virdon Houston Astros Tal Smith Virdon Jim Fregosi Gene Mauch Bill Rigney Herman Franks Preston Gomez California Angels Fregosi Kansas City Royals Oakland A’s Billy Martin Maury Wills Seattle Mariners Dan O'Brien Chuck Tanner Pittsburgh Tommy Lasorda Los Angeles Whitey Herzog St. Louis Herzog G.M

Baseball pitching leaders and hitters across leagues

Baseball notes list top pitchers such as Zachry and Hooton with 3-0 records and 1.000 averages. hitters include Armas Fisk and Smalley with home run and RBI tallies. National and American League leaders are named for home runs and runs batted in, with tied totals mentioned and several players from multiple teams referenced.

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Bowling 5000 Greater Hartford Open results list

The 5000 Hartford Open in Windsor Locks, Connecticut awards prize money to bowlers led by Wayne Webb of Tucson earning 12000 dollars. MerK Roth from Spring Lake Heights takes 7000, with Bob Handley of Fairway 5000 and Tommy Hudson of Akron 4500 in the top ranks. Other finishers include Steve Martin of Kingsport 4000 and Jett Morin of Cleveland 3500, among several additional players and tied scores noted.

Merk Roth Spring Lake Heights N. J Bob Handley Fairway Kan Tommy Hudson Akron Ohio Steve Martin Kingsport Tenn Jett Morin Cleveland Dave Husted Milwaukie Ore Fo Lowdon Dallas Texas Pete Couture Windsor Locks Conn Joe Hutchinson Scranton

Broadcasts Tonight Pulse of Hockey and Games

Television schedules feature Buffalo at Minnesota at 8 30 p m hockey and Islanders at Edmonton at 9 30 p m plus Dapper Dan Classic basketball Also radio reports include Syracuse Chiefs versus Tidewater at 7 20 p m and Yankees versus Tigers at 7 55 p m

Buffalo Minnesota N.Y. Islanders Edmonton Syracuse Chiefs Tidewater Waer-Fm N.Y. Yankees Detroit Wsyram

NBA Playoff Semis and Finals Series Highlights

Philadelphia defeats Milwaukee in a seven game series 4-3 with scores 125 to 122 109 to 103 116 to 99 and 99 to 88. Kansas City tops Phoenix 4-3 with multiple close games including 93 92 101 88. Conference finals schedule shows Philadelphia facing Boston with games in Boston and Philadelphia and Houston facing Kansas City.

Phi Philadelphia Milwaukee Ace Kansas City Phoenix Boston Resion Houston

NHL Playoff Matchups Open with Multiple Overtime Thrills

The NHL playoff slate includes Islanders 8 over Edmonton 2 in one game, Buff ato 3 over Minnesota in another, and Calgary edged by Philadelphia in overtime. Rangers beat St Louis 3, keeping their series edge at 2-1.

New York Islanders Edmonton Minnesota Buffato Philadelphia Calgary t.Louisé New York Rangers St.Louis St Louis NY Rangers Buffalo NY Islanders York Rangers New York Buenders

New Brunswick wins first round in Nova Scotia series

East Division playoff results show New Brunswick taking the series 4 games to 2 after wins on Apr 2, 9, 11, 12, and 15. Nova Scotia secured wins on Apr 4 and 12. Series details include Binghamton Adirondack and Hershey New Haven matchups with Adirondack and Hershey prevailing in their respective rounds.

Nova Scotia New Brunswick Nova Scotas Binghamton Adirondack Sarles New Haven Hershey Springfield Maine Ted Adame Springtieie

Texas Rangers sign Bobby Bonds and coaching moves

A fuzzed sports item reports Bobby Bonds being signed by the Texas Rangers and assigned to a Mexican league. Howard Ayers the assistant football coach at College Georgia plans retirement effective June 30. Jerry Rie’s basketball coaching contract extended through July 7.

Texas Rangers Bobby Bonds Ouffletdar Vich Ia American Association College Georgia Howard Doc” Ayers Jung Utah Jerry Rie

Sparky Andersons Tigers poised as AL East contender

Detroit strong pitching gains and power hitting boost hopes for AL East title. Rozemas shows form in KC. Jenkins and Madich own Red Sox and Rangers histories at Fenway. Blue Jays spoil Brewers, Stieb wins two of three vs. Brewers last year. Royals, Indians, Twins viewed as contenders or bolstered by staff. Nolan Ryan and Astros favored to high finish. Vida Blue shines against Padres. NHL and other leagues noted with odds and matchups.

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Trevino Leads $200,000 Tournament at Rancho La Costa

At Rancho La Costa California on April 19 Lee Trevino won the $200,000 tournament with a total of 273, earning $54,000. Ray Floyd was runner up with 278 earning $25,000, followed by Bruce Lietzke and Tom Kite among top finishers in a crowded leaderboard.

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