Sanderson Signs Big WHA Contract With Blazers
Boston Bruins star Derek Sanderson agreed to a five year deal worth 2.6 million with the Philadelphia Blazers of the World Hockey Association. Attorney Bob Woolf says the contract would make Sanderson the highest paid athlete in America.
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Virginia Slims Invitational Postponed by Rain in Columbus
Rain delayed opening matches in the Virginia Slims Invitational tennis tournament in Columbus. Officials moved today’s schedule up to recover missed play and resume normal schedule by Wednesday.
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Duane Thomas Traded To Chargers In 2-for-1 Swap
In Thousand Oaks the Dallas Cowboys traded controversial running back Duane Thomas to the San Diego Chargers for two players. The Chargers received Billy Parks and Mike Montgomery, both second-year pros. Thomas, 6 foot 11, 206 pounds, had missed meetings and a practice and was fined by Dallas earlier that day.
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Ashe Wins Tennis Classic in Louisville Final
Arthur Ashe defeated Mark Cox 6-4 6-4 to win the First National Tennis Classic in Louisville earning 10000 dollars. He notes the win as part of the pro circuit and says he will focus on tomorrow. Cox and Ashe are set to meet again in the U S Pro Championships first round in Boston.
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Top Seed Wins In Boys Tourney
Walter Redondo of National City California and Bobby Berger of Hollywood Florida advanced to the third round in the National Boys 14 and under and 12 and under tennis championships in Davidson North Carolina. Redondo beat Bob Kronage 6 2 6 1 and Berger defeated Frank Johnson 6 0 6 0. Both top seeds had first round byes as rain delayed some second round matches.
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Namath Huddles With Jets Over Contract Standstill
Namath remains unsigned as he participates in camp and prepares for the four day away to San Francisco. Jets president Phil Iselin says the hard part is over but no money agreement yet. A noon press conference was announced as a major item.
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Royals win 1-0 as Otis steals home on wild Ryan throw
Kansas City defeats California Angels 1-0 after Amos Otis scores unearned run on Nolan Ryan wild pickoff, Roger Nelson fans nine in strong five innings. Vida Blue loses no-hitter in sixth. Detroit Lolich earns 5-2 win over Boston as other AL and NL scores flow in.
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Reds Lose at Home in Riverfront Blowout
The Cincinnati Reds drop to 57-37 as San Francisco beats them 7-2 at Riverfront Stadium. Cincinnati failed to score until the ninth inning and manager Sparky Anderson questions why the club struggles at home. Meanwhile other NL and AL results feature Houston, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Atlanta, New York, Cleveland, and more as the day’s baseball action wraps up.
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