Finley voices alarm over baseball’s free agency surge
In Los Angeles, Charlie Finley argues owners pushed free agency after Catfish Hunter's salary dispute and arbitration. He cites a Washington committee plan to strip antitrust protections, predicts triple damages for players, and notes Oakland A's losses. Finley hints at going public. Ted Turner suggests lowering rosters to gain pension leverage.
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Pittsburgh Panthers Begin Sugar Bowl Preparations Friday
Top ranked Pittsburgh starts workouts Friday ahead of the Sugar Bowl on New Year’s Day. The team shifts to Biloxi Mississippi on March 21 to practice in warmer conditions, preparing for Gear in a key postseason showdown.
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Colorado State romps by Pacific in nonconference win
Colorado State University beat the University of the Pacific 74 to 49 at Moby Gym. Guard Fred Anzures scored 14 points and center Larry Paige had 13 points and 16 rebounds for CSU, which built a 24 point halftime lead. Pacific struggled to 24 percent shooting, receiving 10 points from Brice Palmer and 11 rebounds from Vic Baker. The Rams improved to 2-0 on the season while Pacific slipped to 1-1.
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Scotland Leads After First World Cup Golf Round
Scotland shot a one under par 143 to lead the 21st World Cup Golf Championship after the opening round in Palm Springs. Bryan Barnes 70 and Sam Torrance 73 gave Scotland the edge over the United States and Taiwan. Jerry Pate tied for second with Barnes at 71, while Herman stockton faltered for the U S with a 74. Pelpared teams from Taiwan South Korea Mexico Spain and South Africa trailed, with notable scores from Park Jung Ung 69 and Craig DeFoy 69 for South Korea and Seve Ballesteros 71 for Spain.
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Rafer Johnson Coaches Amateur Athletics in California
Rafer Johnson, former UCLA decathlon champion, now 40, promotes amateur athletics and serves as an official with a telephone company in Bakersfield California. He built a reputation from Rome where he won the 1960 Olympic decathlon title before moving into advocacy and business roles.
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USF Coach Celebrates Second Consecutive NCAA Soccer Title
USF coach Negoesco, a 15 year veteran, presided over a title run capped by a 1-0 final win over Indiana in Philadelphia. The Dons defeated UCLA San Jose State and Clemson in regionals and adjusted tactics to strengthen defense, uniting a diverse roster for five NCAA final appearances with three titles in 14 seasons.
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Hudson lifts Hawks past Kansas City 102 100
Lou Hudson sparked the Atlanta Hawks with 12 of 13 third-quarter shots and 34 points, hitting two free throws with 98 seconds left to beat the Kansas City Kings 102-100. John Drew scored 16, Joe Meriweather 11, while Scott Wedman led KC with a career high 38.
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Monte Moore Fired as Voice of the A's After 15 Years
Monte Moore, longtime announcer for the Kansas City and Oakland Athletics, was informed by Blue Cross that his fringe benefit policy had lapsed, leading to his firing. He cites lack of explanation from owner Charlie O. Finley and says attempts to discuss the matter with Finley were thwarted by phone rudeness. Moore notes Finley criticized his cruise with players and fraternizing, and suggests he may be moved to part time or rehired under different terms.
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B M Handicap Friday Race Card
In Friday racing notes Leilani with an eight draw is listed as a best bet option. Silver Slip is highlighted as a best chance horse with seven on the program.
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San Francisco Utah Seton Hall Tennessee in Utah Basketball Classic
San Francisco, 8th-ranked at 6-0, leads a four team field with Tennessee and Seton Hall in the ninth Utah Basketball Classic in Salt Lake City. Utah hosts Seton Hall first, then San Francisco faces Tennessee as the other semifinal, with the winner to meet for the title after the consolation game. Glenn Mosley of Seton Hall and Ernle Grunfeld of Tennessee headline star power.
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