Threatened Baseball Strike One Week Away
Representatives of a major league baseball players and owners met for an hour but made no progress on a players benefit plan. Marvin Miller said 19 of 24 clubs favored a strike if costs rose. meetings will continue before the March 31 strike deadline.
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Frazier to defend title vs Stander in Omaha fight
Joe Frazier says he does not pick opponents and will fight whoever is set. He is preparing for a May 25 heavyweight title defense against Ron Stander in Omaha, Nebraska, after taking a brief workout break.
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Strikes and Frazier Fight Talk Across Seasons
Aug Busch urges players to preserve fan support as MLPA strike looms. Frazier faces Foreman inquiries, dismisses match hesitancy with questions and a pledge to stay busy. Nebraska law tabs prizefighting while lawmakers seek repeal dating back to 1922. Frasier vows charity and a famed bout on home TV with 150000 dollar guarantee plus share of live gate.
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Nebraska law study stalls boxing match in Omaha
A planned May heavyweight title bout in Omaha featuring Joe Frazier drew scrutiny as it may violate the state prizefighting ban. State Sen. Dike Snyder pushed for repeal of outdated provisions, arguing the match could proceed under revised terms while opponents warned of cruelty and criminal penalties for all involved. The amendment advanced to the bill’s second stage.
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A's Release Davis Amid NCAA Tourney Controversy
Oakland Athletics cut veteran Tommy Davis amid NCAA probe and Florida State recruitment questions. Wall of Fame coach MacMurray State questions FSU's title game invite as North Carolina and UCLA advance. Brown defends players affidavits denying agent contacts. Durham says three Florida State juniors and sophomores signed affidavits but he saw no misconduct.
Indiana swims to NCAA lead with Hall and Spice records
In New Orleans Indiana rushes to the front as Gary Hall of Indiana breaks the 400 yard individual medley American record and Mark Spice of Indiana later ties the 200 yard butterfly mark. Southern California and teammate Jim McCona tie for runner up, while Pat O’Connor of Indiana contributes points as Indiana extends its lead over Southern Cal.
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Marcis Leads Second Day Atlanta Qualifiers
Dave Marcis of Skyland North Carolina led the second day of qualifying for Sundays Atlanta 500 NASCAR Grand National race at Atlanta International Raceway. He posted 382.454 miles per hour as 15 more cars earned spots, with 36 cars bidding for 15 poles and a final field of 40. The pole went to Alison of Hueytown Alabama at 156.425 mph in a Chevrolet, with many stars including Petty and Foyt aiming for a spot in the 110000 event.
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Casper Takes Two-Stroke Lead In Greater New Orleans Open
Casper built a two stroke advantage in the Greater New Orleans Open. He followed a 30 on the front with a gritty back nine featuring six birdies and several clutch putts. Nicklaus battled bogeys and mud mishaps, closing with key saves but falling behind.
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Marion Kay tops Bullets in AAU tourney opener in London
Marion Kay of Marion Indiana won a 46 45 halftime lap and defeated the Los Angeles Bullets 115 92 in the first round of the AAU Men's basketball tournament in London Kentucky. The winners advance to Friday and Saturday quarterfinals as Maddox Lee of Denver meets Marathon Oil in Lexington and Greater Allen A L L E faces the Baton House Hawks.
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A's reveal roster moves amid Davis release and Dobson injury
Manager Dick Williams said Davis cannot defend and will explore free agency after 1971 season with the Athletics. Davis appeared in 79 games last year, batting .267 with 71 hits and 42 RBIs, while Navy Blue was linked to contract talks. Pitcher Chuck Dobson is on the disabled list after elbow surgery, and several players including Patterson, Brooks, and Cullen were reassigned or added to the roster as the A’s reshape the team.
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ABA Playoffs Open At Indy March 31
New York and Louisville games set for March 31 and April 1 2 as ABA playoff picture forms. Western Division series begin with Utah hosts and Dallas at Dallas near April 1 to decide finalists for a best of seven title chase. Colonels eye crown with Denver or Indiana series to follow if necessary.
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Keys Stops Brown As Pacers Lose
In Fort Wayne Indiana AP report Julius Keys stopped Brown and helped Denver secure a 99 92 win as the Rockets rallied late Pacers led briefly but Keys defensive play and Brown’s drive failed to produce a victory. George McGinnis led scoring for Indiana with 22 points while Mell Daniels contributed 18 rebounds and a late save.
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UCLA Could Lose If Florida State Slows Bill Wallon
LA AP report quotes UCLA coach Jim Crum saying Florida State has a special plan to heat UCLA if they defend poorly. Wallon scored 33 for Louisville, while Dean Smith and Hugh Duchamp praise with talk of Wallon as Player of the Year.
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State Athletic Directors Blast Rowdyism at Bloomington Showdown
In Indianapolis AP report the Indiana High School Athletic Directors Association unanimously condemned rowdyism at last Saturday's Bloomington high school basketball final. It backs Indiana High School Athletic Association efforts to assign blame and consider disciplinary actions. Alex Thom of New Albany High School named athletic director of the year while Jim Graham of Evansville chosen president of the association. Officers reflected include Ed Sturg South Bend Adams vice president Robert Trasford Par… Wayne North secretary and Marion Fine Ben Davis treasurer. THSAA commissioner Phil Eskew attended but declined to discuss fighting and vandalism at Indiana University Assembly Hall after the game. He said positive evidence would be helpful.
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U S Defeats Yugoslavia In World Hockey
In Bucharest Romania the United States edged Yugoslavia 3 3 in the opening B group game of the World Championship. Tom Peluso scored three goals for the Americans with Bob McNamara and Stu Irving also scoring. The U S squad, reduced from the Sapporo Winter Games, showed early disarray but recovered late.
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