NBA may admit four teams in 1976 77 merger talks
HYANNIS Mass AP NBA owners weigh admitting four five or six ABA clubs for 1976 77 to end the costly basketball war merger leaders led by Commissioner Larry OBrien study plans ahead of a Board vote. Four teams would be Denver Indiana New York San Antonio with Utah or Kentucky added for other scenarios.
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Tyson tops 100 in Hall Classic
In Charleston West Virginia AP report Mike Tyson, former Charleston High School sprinter, competes in the Hall Classic as he eyes a chance to make the U S Olympic team. The piece notes athletes prioritizing sport but not neglecting other aspects of life.
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Inman Captures Kemper Open at Quail Hollow
Joe Inman clinched the Kemper Open title at Quail Hollow in Charlotte, finishing 11 under par with a final round 71 to win $50,000 from a $250,000 purse. He held a one stroke lead over Tom Weiskopf as rain-delayed play wrapped up the tourney.
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National League Batting and Power Leaders Summary
W Robinson Pgh 352 and McBride Sr .347 Oliver Pgh .342 Morgan Cin .339 Griffey Cin .338 lead NL batters. Rose Cin 44 runs, Griffey 51, Monday Chi 46, Morgan 4, Schmidt Phi 44. Foster Cin 53 RBI, Perez Cin 50, Kingman NY 48, Schmidt Phi 47, Morgan Cin 46. Rose Ci leads hits with Garvey LA 80, Buckner LA 77, Cardenal Chi 72, Montanez SF 71. Madlock Chi and Zisk Pgh top doubles 16, Montanez SF 15, Millan NY 14, Griffey Cin 14, Rose Cin 14, Garvey LA 14. Parker Pgh 7 triples, Tyson StL 7, D Cash Phi 5, W Davis SD 5, plus four tied at 4. Kingman NY 22 HRs, Schmidt Phi 16, Monday Chi 11, Foster Cin 11, Morgan Cin 1.
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