Ownership Vetoes WHA NHL Merger Effort
The World Hockey Association vetoed any merger or association with the NHL and will pursue antitrust lawsuits seeking over 50 million dollars in damages. WHA president Gary Davidson says future relations depend on litigation, accusing the NHL of monopoly tactics through the reserve clause.
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Riessen Advances Toward Cleveland Classic Title
Top seed Marty Riessen survived a tense first round at the Cleveland Classic to reach the quarterfinals with a come-from-behind 3 6 6 2 victory over Fred Stolle. Ismail El Shafei upset Tom Okker after a 3 6 6 0 7 4 win, while Arthur Ashe defeated Pierre Barthes 7 4 4 6 6 2 in a long, erratic match.
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Snow and Cold Stop Six Major League Games
Six MLB games were postponed by snow and cold weather. The Expos lost 7-5 to the Phillies. the Padres fell 11-2 to the Giants. the Dodgers dropped a 4-3 12-inning heartbreaker to the Astros. the Rangers were routed 12-1 by Kansas City. Angels beat the Twins 4-2 in a well played contest.
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Sabres Rally for 3-2 OT Win in Montreal
Rene Robert scored late in overtime as the Sabres stunned the Canadiens 3-2 in Montreal to avoid elimination. Buffalo won their first NHL playoff game there in three years and tied the series at one game apiece.
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Lethbridge Signs Ron Taylor as Manager
The Lethbridge Lakers of the Alberta Major Baseball League sign former major league pitcher Ron Taylor as manager. Taylor pitched for six clubs over 92 seasons in the majors before retiring last year.
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Mays Named Kansas State Scout and Dickerson Hire
Bruce Mays rises to full time assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for Kansas State. Ron Dickerson, 1971 graduate and former Wildcats star, joins as assistant coach after a pro career cut short by a leg fracture.
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Royals Open With 12-1 Win Before Record Crowd
Kansas City Royals defeated the Texas Rangers 12-1 in the new stadium as a record home crowd of about 40 000 braved near freezing weather. Fans used escalators to upper decks and enjoyed clear views, portraits on the scoreboard, blue cape usherettes, clean restrooms and well functioning concessions and PA system.
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Bengals Trade Kelly to Saints and Jones to Rams
Cincinnati trades tight end Mike Kelly to New Orleans and defensive tackle Willie Lee Jones to St. Louis in exchange for future draft picks.
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Ontario Motor Speedway To Be Reopened
Ontario officials approve a year lease and 10 year option with Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Parnelli Jones to reopen the Ontario Motor Speedway. The plan envisions resuming operations as soon as bondholder approval is obtained with the California 500 on Sept 2 as the first scheduled event.
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