Sports Hot Line reveals NFL pay quirks and race notes
Answers to reader questions cover NFL salaries from Jake Scott and Buoniconti to referee fees, plus weight checks for players and anecdotes about sports writing at the track. Qs from readers about players and conduct are addressed with concise, period style responses.
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Steve Perkins
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Joe Robbie
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Nick) Bucicontista
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Chicago
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Universal Press Syndicate
Woody Hayes not ready to retire despite Rose Bowl talk
AP report notes Woody Hayes unlikely to retire before a national title, with Randy Gradishar saying Hayes hinted at retirement if OSU won a championship. Ohio State leads into Rose Bowl after a No.1 ranking and a 10 4 10 tie with Michigan, facing No.7 USC on January 1 in Pasadena.
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Carleton Takes Lead in WHA Scoring Race
Wayne Carleton of the Toronto Toros piled up three goals and six assists last week to seize the WHA scoring lead with 41 points and 25 assists. He tops Jim Harrison of Edmonton by three points, with Mike Walton of Minnesota close behind. Harrison has 13 goals and 25 assists. Walton has 16238 this season. Frank Hughes of Houston leads in goals with 22.
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Toronto Toros
World Hockey Association
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Edmonton
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Minnesota
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Houston
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Lee Kunzman Regains Consciousness After Ontario Speedway Crash
Ontario California AP report states Lee Kunzman woke Wednesday after a severe concussion from a Tuesday test crash at Ontario Motor Speedway. He talked coherently and recognized friends while noting movement limited to his left arm. Track officials said no permanent condition expected despite cervical injury history.
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Indianapolis
Giants coach Alex Webster resigns after dismal season
Alex Webster quit as head coach of the New York Giants after a season marked by defeats and dissension. Owner Wellington Mara indicated a decision on Webster’s replacement would come soon, with discussions referencing possible successors and staff changes.
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Jersey City
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Jim Garrett
Matt Hazeltine
Jim Kateavage
Fmlen Tumell
Joe Walton
Ray Wietecha
Alan Webb
Lberty
Cedeno in shooting case. no reaction from Allie Sherman
In New York Allie Sherman at a tennis club makes a cool response as Cesar Cedeno, Dominican Republic native, remains questioned in Santo Domingo after a fatal hotel room shooting. Cedeno, jailed since the death of a 19 year old woman, is back in custody while authorities weigh charges.
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Houston
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