Pro Football Faces Financial Crisis Over Salaries
New York Titans owner Harry Wismer warned that professional football is spending itself into bankruptcy by chasing higher salaries. He urged a reserve clause akin to baseball's to curb the wage boom sparked by rival leagues. The Owens case illustrates the rising player power and potential for more big moves among teams and stars.
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McHannon Signs with Colts as Unitas Understudy
In Baltimore, Lamar McHan signs for a second season as understudy to quarterback John Unitas with the Baltimore Colts. McHan is on active Army Reserve duty at Fort Benning, Ga., but expects release this summer.
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Several Stars Bite The Dust As Time Nears
New York AP report details major league cutdown day as rosters slim to 25 by May 9. Fringe players depart and veterans face assignment to minor leagues while clubs like the Mets Yankees Pirates Orioles and White Sox trim ahead of the 25-man limit.
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Wet fly fishing tips with taut line technique
The article advises keeping a 45 degree angle with a taut line when drifting a wet fly to encourage the fish to hook itself if sharp hooks are used. It warns to use slack only to sink the fly deeper and to lift the rod tip to set the hook quickly. It also notes ants in St Louis have strong jaw grip for their size.
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Taylor Thinlies Tops Anderson in Track Dual at AC Campus
Taylor University swept the mile and 880 relays to defeat Anderson College 75 2 to 60 2 on Anderson College campus. Double winners include Anderson hurdles ace Mer lin Niehaus and dashman, with Jim Macholtz preparing Gary Corbin Ron Parr and Jim Temple for the Big State Track Meet in Bloomington.
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One Year Option in Player Contracts Cited
A source notes a football player may opt to leave by notifying the club. If the club enforces the option, the player must fulfill it for 9 percent of his salary. The discussion frames contract flexibility and compensation rules within a year long option provision.
Chargers Sign Charlie Flowers For Third Season
San Diego Chargers full back Charlie Flowers signs for a third season as Sid Gillman, the general manager and coach, confirms Tuesday. The AFL club continues to build its backfield with Flowers returning to the lineup.
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Elyea Bailey Power Indiana Past Miami Ohio
Shortstop Bill Elyea and first baseman Max Bailey drove in three runs each as Indiana University closed its home baseball schedule with a 9-4 win over Miami of Ohio. Bud Middaugh produced key hits for Miami, and Dave Granger earned the victory as Indiana improved to 14 9 on the season. The Army rifle team at West Point has lost only six of 71 matches under coach Lt. Maj. Oscar L. Gallman in the last seven seasons.
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Sports Of All Sorts By STEVE SNIDER
Yankees crowds top 20 000 in day games with White Sox raise questions on paid attendance. Patty Berg praised after 30 years as a top woman golfer. Sunrise County’s Townsend Martin loses $81 056 50 in prize money after disqualifications. Big Ten lists four football players as three sport lettermen. Mets’ first home stand rainout leads Casey Stengel to quip about hitting. Indianapolis speedway set to shave track and post faster records. Paul Dietzel returns to West Point for coaching clinic. Thoroughbred Racing Association eyes triple crown history. TRA notes prior winners and pace for 500 mile classic.
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Anderson College Trio Competes in Indiana Big State Meet
Anderson College sends Gary Corbin Ron Parr and Jim Temple to the 37th Indiana Big State Meet at Bloomington. Field events begin 3 30 p m CDT with running events to follow. Corbin and Parr hold Eastside marks in shot and discus. Temple shines in javelin.
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Anderson High Defeats Muncie 5-2 In Tennis Meet
Anderson High School topped Muncie 5-2 yesterday at Muncie to run their conference record to 4-1 and 8-2 overall. Singles results included Clark 6-1 6-3 and Richards 6-1 4-6 6-2, with Looper 6-4 6-2 and Todd 6-4 2-6 10-8. Lang fell 2-6 1-6 and Polk. Doubles Clark Richards won 10-8 8-6, while Looper Todd lost 6-2 1-6.
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Moyer and Wright Set for Garden Showdown May 26
Portland’s Denny Moyer and Detroit’s Ted Wright, both middleweights, will clash in a nationally televised bout at Madison Square Garden on May 26, according to matchmaker Teddy Brenner.
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Major Leaders In American and National League Baseball
United Press International lists top players by league with leaders in batting and pitching. Notable names include Kaline and Mantle in the American League and Mays and Cepeda in the National League, with RBI and home run tallies and pitching records such as Purkey and Simmons. The data excludes night games.
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Presidents Suffer Partial Sight Loss in Early 20th Century
Theodore Roosevelt lost vision in one eye after a boxing accident while Wilson, later president, was nearly blind in one eye after a hemorrhage.
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