Wood Edges Gar Field In ABA Semifinal Thriller
James Wood led the Virginia Squires past the New York Nets 113-105 in game one of their best-of-seven Eastern Division semifinal. Barrett sparked the rally with back-to-back threes as Virginia erased a 32-17 deficit, trailing early before surge at the end.
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Reds and Orioles Favored in AP Preseason Poll
The AP preseason ballot of 274 writers and sportscasters picked Baltimore to win the AL East and likely pennant, while Cincinnati was chosen to top the NL West and capture the NL pennant. Minnesota edged California for the AL West, and Los Angeles and Chicago Cubs led the NL East and NL pennant votes respectively.
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Powers Homers Highlight Wild Baseball Day Across Leagues
Howard Powers adds another long homer as the Senators fall 10 6 to the Braves. Ron Swoboda homers in a Montreal Expo debut rout of Pittsburgh while Rusty Staub and John Boccabella also connect. Baltimore and Houston post notable multi homer games as rain drenched rounds and key round robin scores unfold across major league action.
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Sam McDowell
Oakland A’s
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Wicks Signs Five Year Pact With Trail Blazers
Sidney Wicks of UCLA signed a five year contract with the Portland Trail Blazers. The terms were not disclosed but believed to be about 1.5 million dollars. Wicks said money influenced his move and noted offers from both the Blazers and the ABA Texas Chaparrals.
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Newlin Wins Three Events for James Wood Colonels
Dave Newlin led James Wood to a 67 64 rain soaked win over Gar Field as he swept the 100 yard dash 10.8, 220 yard dash 24.2, and broad jump 19 11%. Scott Luttrell added a two mile victory as Wood earned its first season win. Kenny Brannon and Geof Fish also won events for Wood with a team sweep in the pole vault and notable contributions in shot put and other distances.
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Geof Fish
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Janiga
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Somane
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Gar
Apple Valley League Meeting Set in Stephens City
A meeting of the Apple Valley Baseball League is scheduled for Sunday at 7 pm in the Bank Building Stephens City. Managers must attend with umpires, settle entrance fees and requirements, and bring a tentative roster for the coming season.
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ABA Playoffs Open With Upsets and Dominant Performances
Indiana Pacers rally to beat Memphis 114-98 as Roger Brown posts 26 points nine rebounds and seven assists. Utah tops Texas 125-115, Virginia over New York 113-105, and Kentucky edges Florida 116-112 in the ABA postseason openers.
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