Foli Finds Range as Expos Top Pirates 4 2
Montreal shortstop Tim Foli homered in the fifth after Larry Parrish walked, giving the Expos a 3 2 lead and Barry Foote followed with his first homer. Philadelphia beat New York 7 1 behind Larry Christenson as Greg Luzinski added a two run blast. San Francisco defeated Houston 5 1 with Larry Herndon homering, while San Diego shut out Los Angeles 2 0 on Dave Freisleben’s six hit complete game. Pittsburgh defenseman Ron Stackhouse signed a multi year Penguins contract as they build for next season.
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Celtics Shift Reputation With Strong Defense In NBA Final
Boston, leading Phoenix 1 0 in a best of seven, emphasizes defense over offense. Injuries to Havlicek and others slow running game as Coach Heinsohn notes limited quickness and tactical patience amid a Suns challenge. Havlicek returns possible for Game 2 as Cowens and Scott seek full health after practice.
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Ali Retires Soon After Munich Knockout Over Dunn
Muhammad Ali, weighing 220 pounds, stopped Richard Dunn in the fifth round at Olympiahalle Munich securing a knockout victory amid talk of retirement. He said he would carry through the year and then fight Ken Norton in Yankee Stadium next September for about $9 million as promoters faced losses and uncertain crowds.
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Joe Dean to Speak at JAA Banquet Honors Handley Athletes
Joe Dean, “Mr. Louisiana Basketball,” will headline the Judges Athletic Association Banquet for 1975 76. A former LSU star and Converse executive, Dean led LSU scoring in 1950 51 and 1951 52 and later coached as a graduate assistant. The event, hosted by Handley, runs 6 30 p.m. Tuesday June 1 at the Lee Jackson Restaurant with proceeds supporting scholarships and awards.
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Jerry's Rally Halts Coaches Supply In Softball Action
Jerry's capitalized on a throwing error to break a scoreless tie in the third and beat Coaches Supply 3-2. Donna Orndorff’s line drive, an errant throw, and two Jerry's runs highlighted a tense 7th inning defense. Winchester Merchants trailed Capitol Records before a five-run fifth powered an 11-4 win. Preston's Amoco then added five eighth-inning runs to topple Town & Country 6-1 with key hits by Schaff, Fitzgerald, Long, and Fake.
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NBA CBS Contract Lets NBA Add Four Franchises
NBA Commissioner Lawrence O Brien confirms CBS will pay 43 million for a four year deal with a 4.9 million expansion clause if up to four new franchises are added. The agreement includes a 20 percent annual increase and at least 37 telecasts per year, with the All Star Game included.
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