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Show Page I THE HERALD, Provo, Huh Monday, May 14 1979 Walton Signs With San Diego SAN DIEGO (L'PIi -- the court ." Bill Walton, who became San Diego club presia free agent after suting dent Irvtiig Levin and out last season with a coach Gene Shue beamed broken foot has signed a as Walton spoke contract with San Diego Levin would not give a as the highest paid player figure on Walton's salary ever in the NBA and on the seven-yea- r covowed to bring the ClipA ntract he pers the championship next season. Walton, 26, genial and cooperative N v XV V in however, it was mnrp than the $800. 000 a year answering the Denver Nuggets pav the Clipquestions joined pers Sunday. Once a sloppily clad recluse who avoided all contact with the news media Walton was dressed in a brown business suit and tie and was the essence of cordiality at a Sports Arena news conference called to announce his signing. After word of his defection became known, the Xx signed said spokesman David Thompson', reportedly the highest paid player in the NBA Walton said Portland Trail Blazers him out of UCLA in 1974 expressed shock at his departure to Walton was sharply critical last winter of the medical treatment he received from the Trail Blazers' team doctor for the foot injury and said he'd never again play for was to brinj the and keep it San Diego here San Difgo is far and away the best place for me to play My family is here, my home is here Irving Levin is a great owner to be associated with and Gene Shue is a great coach "I know that I can continue to play the game that I love so much and to which I owe so much," Walton said tlCD the spirit who signed San Diego and said they expected "to be compensated accordingly for the most valuable player in the NBA." his first goal is ecnen pot ite hflora that team. WHOOPS! Minnesota Twins' pitcher Rick Sofield juit missed a grounder hit by Cleveland's Gary Alexander during the fifth inning of Sunday's gamt. Sofield's teammates were unable to make the play and Alexander was credited with a single, The Indians took a decision. (UPl Telephoto) 3-- 2 Rainey Leads Bosox Past A's, By United Pren International The Boston Red Sox need a few more Rainey days to keep their future sunny. If rookie Chuck Rainey can continue to pitch like he did Sunday, the Red Sox' much-maligne- pitching staff d would appear to have that extra arm it needs to remain a strong contender in the American League East. Rainey, a tossed a three-hittand got home run support from George Scott and Butch Hobson In sparking the Red Sox to an 2 triumph over the Oakland A's. Rainey struck out three and walked five in Oakland's only lifting his record to homer by runs came on a two-ru- n Dwayne Murphy in the fifth inning. "It's hard to fee! like you've just when the other pitched a three-hittteam has scored on you," Rainey said. "But I'll take it any way I can get it." The Red Sox took advantage of some r, right-hande- er 8-- 2-- 2. er shoddy fielding by the A's to score four runs in the second inning and make Rainey's workload a little lighter. Catcher Jeff Newman committed two throwing errors in the inning as the Red Sox tagged Mike Norris, with the loss. Newman also made another throwing error und committed a passed ball as the Red Sox scored another run in the third. the Red Sox swept the series rather easily from the A's, Boston manager Don Zimmer said he never takes any team for granted. "I never take Oakland lightly. They took two out of three from us in Oakland and they damned near took all three from us," said Zimmer. "We had to really fight just to win one game in that series. "A game against Oakland is just as Although three-gam- e Dodgers Shell Expos For two-tim- discapped their awesome week-lon14th the and Sunday play by unloading 15th homers in their last five games en d route to an 2 rout over the Montreal Expos for their seventh straight triumph. Joe Ferguson and Davey Lopes each slammed two-ru- n shots and Jerry Reuss pitched four innings of glittering relief as the Dodgers reached the .500 level (18-1for the first time since g shell-shocke- April 14. Lopes, the team captain, said his club knew a batting surge was just a matter of time. "We didn't know when it was going to happen," Lopes said, "and we were definitely concerned about the slump. You have to be concerned. If you didn't have the ability it would be one thing and we do but if you have the ability that's something else." The Dodgers struck with the swiftness of a California earthquake against Montreal starter and loser Ross Grimsley With one out in the first inning. Bill Russell singled and moved to third on Dusty Baker's double. Russell scored on Steve Garvey's infield grounder and Ron Cey doubled to score Baker. Ferguson, who along with Lopes has hit a home run in each 3-- iyle Sets Self Up For Shot at Holmes - 45-4- 45-4- 46-4- 5 started slowly, losLyle, now ing the first three rounds. In the third LeDoux, 30, whose record fell to backed Lyle onto the ropes and caught the Lyle with an overhand right. Lyle staggered and fell to the canvas but got up quickly. Referee Carlos Padilla gave Lyle a standing eight-coun- t. The winner of the fight had been promised a shot at Holmes either in November or December of this year. 8-- 2 game in a row in which the Tigers have failed to get a complete game. Royals 14, White Sox 5 inside-the-par- two-ru- the last three games, followed with his fifth homer to make it Lopes' fourth homer capped a three-rufourth inning that gave the Dodgers a 0 lead. Montreal scored twice against Rick Sutcliffe. in the fifth inning on conTom secutive singles by pinch-hitte- r Hutton, Andre Dawson and Rodney Scott and Warren Cromartie's sacrifice fly. Reuss blanked the Expos on one hit over the last four innings for his third of pain-killin- g Walton, 6 foot-1- 1 225 pounds, known Willie Wilson hit an homer and John Wathan slamatmed his first homer to lead a tack that powered the Royals to vicCleveland nipped Mintory. Ed Rodriguez, starting in place of Chicago nesota 2 and Toronto downed Texas 1 the injured Dennis Leonard, pitched a to notch his fourth victory Seattle at Baltimore was then lost without a loss Claudell Washington rained out. homered for Chicago. Yankees 12, Angels 10 Indians 3, Twins 2 Graig Nettles drove in five runs with a homer and a single and Reggie single Gary Alexander hit a two-ru- n sixth inning and Jackson extended his RBI streak to 10 to cap a three-ru- n single in leading Wayne Garland notched his first vicgames with a two-ru- n the Yankees to their seventh triumph in tory since Apr. 25, 1978 in helping the e winIndians snap the Twins' their last nine games. Jim Beattie, went 5 3 innings to gain his second ning streak. Garland scattered seven victory as a starter since being recal- hits in 6 3 innings to post his first vicled from Columbus May 3. Willie tory in five decisions. Ken Landreaux Aikens hit a three-ruhomer for homered for the Twins. Blue Jays California. Rangers Mark Lemongello tossed an eight-hitte- r Tigers 6, Brewers 2 for his first victory in the opener Jason Thompson, Rusty Staub and e Steve Kemp belted homers to power as the Blue Jays snapped a the Tigers to victory. Jack Morris, losing streak. Mike Jorgensen's three-ru- n homer highlighted a seven-rumaking his first appearance since being recalled from the minors last week, eighth inning that gave the Rangers a worked the first 7 innings and victory in the nightcap. Otto Velez hit a n homer for Toronto in the segained the victory with relief help from three-ruJack Billingham. It marked the 16th cond game. n 12-1- it 6-- 14-- five-hitt- five-gam- 2-- n 7 save. "I don't think a team can play much better than we have in the past week," said Ferguson. Elsewhere in the National League, St. Cincinnati beat Pittsburgh Houston Louis defeated Atlanta San Diego edged blanked Chicago 4 New York in 10 innings and Philadelphia trounced San Francisco 7-- 12-- Reds 7, Pirates 3 Paul Blair's first NL hit, a two-ru- n homer, and Dan Driessen's solo shot powered the Reds to victory. Reserve infielder Junior Kennedy added three hits as Mike LaCos scattered seven hits in 6 innings for his fourth victory against no defeats. Pittsburgh third baseman Phil Garner had three hits including a homer but made two errors "We're satisfied with the way we are playing but especially the way we're getting contributions from everyone on the roster," said rookie Cincinnati Manager John McNamara. who has his team in first place in the NL West. Cardinals 7, Braves 3 George Hendrick drove in three runs with a double and a single and Ken Oberkfell hit his first major-leagu- e homer, leading the Cardinals to an easy victory. Pete Vuckovich allowed only six hits to pick up the victory over Phil Niekro, who iost his sixth game in nine decisions. Atlanta's Dale Murphy, the batter with a league's eighth-leadin.327 average, slammed his 10th homer. Astros 3, Cubs 0 Knucklcballcr Joe Niekro tossed a and Jeff Leonard and Jose run as Cruz each drove in a the Astros blanked the Cubs. Niekro. recorded his second shutout of the season to outduel loser Mike Krukow. who yielded only four hits over six in- and and I plan to spend my entire career here. "I can't think of a nicer Mother's Day present. I not only visualize the winning this coming season, I expect it. A lot of pressure will be on me but I expect that. That's what sports is all about. On paper we're a great team but Think UNITED THRIFT The Lending People o WE'RE UTAH PIONEERS IN Clippers FLEXIBLE LENDING offering unlimited ways to borrow money we will have to win it on for any WORTHWHILE PURPOSE under our unique Our Best Prices on Our Best Work Now through Saturday. 3 SERVICE 0 How's this for Flexibility? You and one of our accommodating loan counselors will design and write the terms of your own personal loan. We'll help you customize your loan to best serveyour interestwhatever the need! AND, WE DON'T CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING REASONS "FRIVOLOUS!" 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"It's indeed a pleasure to be here today on Mother's Day back with my mother and my grandmother and my beautiful wife and my two boys," Walton said. "It's been a tough year for me but I'm extremely elated about signing with the San Diego Clippers n g LAS VEGAS, Nev. (UPI) Ron Lyle, coming off the canvas in the third round, pounded out a 10 round split decision over Scott LeDoux at Caesars Palace during the weekend, setting himself up for a shot at Larry Holmes' World Boxing Council heavyweight title. The judges scored Saturday's fight 4 4 for Lyle for LeDoux and for Lyle. ing ions. n 7th Straight Win By United Press International The Los Angeles Dodgers have decided to extend the length of their batting practice sessions. They now last approximately two hours after the umpire dusts off home plate. 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