Memphis Weighs NFL Expansion Over WFL Move
MEMPHIS AP Rights to a World Football League franchise were claimed by two groups while city officials say Memphis seeks an NFL expansion team. Mayor Wyeth Chandler reiterated interest in an NFL franchise as league executives plan a Feb. 25 expansion meeting potentially including Memphis.
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Blues Trade Durbano De Marco Kelly for Polis Watson
The St Louis Blues sent defensemen Steve Durbano and Abe De Marco and left wing Bob Kelly to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for left wing Greg Polis and defenseman Bryan Watson in an NHL deal.
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Evert and King Dominate Second Round Wins
Top seed Chris Evert from Fort Lauderdale defeated Valerie Ziegenfuss of San Diego 6 0 6 3 in the second round of the $50 000 women's Pro Tournament. Billie Jean King of Emeryville stopped Betty Stove of Holland 6 1 6 0.
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Larry Wilson Holds Talks With Packers Over Coaching Vacancy
Former All-Pro safety Larry Wilson met with the Green Bay Packers for two days about a defensive backfield coaching post. Wilson, a scout with St. Louis last season, said he is considering the job left open after Don Doll departed last week.
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Tampa eliminates athletic director job and development office
The University of Tampa moved to cut costs by eliminating the athletic director position and the athletic development office. Gus Dielens and Bill Bradley had submitted resignations in December to take effect in June.
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Giants Hire Arnsparger To Reform Struggling Team
New York Giants name Bill Arnsparger as new assistant coach to revive a 2-11-1 squad. Arnsparger, famed for Miami’s No Name Defense, joins after moving with Don Shula from Baltimore in 1970 and guiding the Dolphins to three playoff runs and two Super Bowl appearances.
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Mecking Holds Pawn Edge in World Chess Quarters
In Augusta Brazil's Henrique Mecking held a pawn advantage over Viktor Korchnoi as their World Championship quarter final game adjourned after move 35. Korchnoi with White opened with an English and built a complex position. Mecking used time pressure to seize and retain the edge.
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Hockey Standings and Schedules Include Ties and Matchups
Wednesday results show Toronto on California tied 5 5 New York Rangers tied Detroit 4 Boston 5 Chicago 5 Los Angeles 2 Pittsburgh 0. Upcoming games include Minnesota at Montreal Rangers at St Louis Buffalo at Philadelphia and Pittsburgh at Vancouver California at Atlanta. Denver 2024 .455 8 San Diego 2029 408 102 Carolina 131 New York 105 Kentucky 105 Denver 102 Utah 123 Indiana 105 Virginia 116 San Diego 109 Indiana at Memphis San Diego at San Antonio Virginia at Indiana Memphis at New York Denver at San Diego Utah versus Carolina at Greensboro.
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Racing Roundup Bow ie features two big wins
Bowie Md feature race at Bowie Race Course saw a horse win by 12 lengths over Spotted Feather while Philadelphia Liberty Bell track hosted the Devon Purse with Wing South romping to a 10 length victory over Sokokis.
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