The Parable of Contracts in Pro Sports
A veteran recalls signing a first professional baseball contract in 1909 and explores how contracts shape player loyalty. He contrasts early pay with modern renegotiation trends, citing Julius Erving, Roy Boe, Red Auerbach, and DeWitt as examples. The piece critiques long term deals and their impact on keeping word and fairness in sports contracts.
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Martone vs Detroit Basketball Scoreboard Log
Tuesday 7 15 p m basketball game log shows players and team totals from KNBR stations with foul counts for New York and others and NHL Kings and Knicks standings noted with several garbled names and numbers. The fragment lists fouls technicals and partial standings from multiple leagues amid a noisy radio log.
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Ducky Shen and Bor Lover Feature In Handicap Card
On Tuesday November 1 racing card lists Clear and Faat with Ducky Shen shown as Best Det and Bor Lover as Best Chance Bet. Faat and Shen appear as top contenders, with bettors watching the handicap lineup and odds.
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NFL notes and highlights from Sunday's games
O J Simpson underwent minor eye surgery after a tough Jets game in which he rushed 166 yards on 29 carries. Charlie Joiner led Chargers receivers with 98 yards on four receptions in a 234 loss to Pittsburgh, extending his league-leading yardage. Dallas beat Washington 20 7 marking first road wins in series since 1971. Vikings slipped from unbeaten with a Bears loss as Tarkenton surpassed Unitas for career passing yards. Pittsburgh shut out two straight opponents for the first time since 1942, while James Harris returned to lead the Rams to a 45 6 win over Seattle. Cincinnati defeated Cleveland 21 6 on stout defense, holding Browns to two field goals and two TDs surrendered at home.
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TV Guide proposes joint network bidding for Olympics
TV Guide editors call for an American Broadcasting Union to bid for and share international event rights among ABC CBS and NBC. The open letter urges a government approved plan to secure U.S. rights for the Olympics at parity with other nations, noting the Soviet asking price and urging cooperation over unilateral bidding.
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Cavaliers stretch win streak in rough victory over Knicks
Cleveland celebrated its sixth straight win despite an officiating protest and a tense stretch, with Snyder, Chones, and Austin Carr contributing to a 77-? margin. New York fought back late, but the Cavaliers held on to finish strong as the Knicks faltered in the final period.
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Namath Still No 1 Jet QB Says Jets Coach
HEMPSTEAD M Y up reports that if Joe Namath is able he will start at quarterback against the Miami Dolphins this Sunday. Namath sat out Sunday’s game with a battered leg while rookie Richard Todd led the Jets to a 15 14 win over the Bills. Todd completed 60 22 for 7 yards and one touchdown but coach Holtz praised him yet said Namath remains the starter when healthy.
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Maple Leaf Duo Stymie Barons In Cleveland Loss
Darryl Sittler and Lanny MacDonald each scored twice as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Cleveland Barons 6-3 in Richfield, Ohio. Sittler opened scoring early and MacDonald closed the Toronto tally, part of a strong team performance. Montreal Canadiens beat Buffalo Sabres 3-2 in Montreal as Steve Shutt scored twice and added a third period winner, lifting Montreal to 16 wins, the league’s best. Buffalo goalie Gerry Desjardins allowed two Montreal goals before Shutt sealed it with a 14:07 goal in the final frame. Brian Spencer cut the deficit late for Buffalo.
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Michigan Unanimous Lead In UPI Coaches Poll
Michigan, 8-0, led the UPI Board of Coaches ratings with 40 first place votes and 418 points. Pittsburgh remained No. 2 after a 74-13 win over Syracuse, while UCLA held third after a 90-2 rout of Washington. Texas Tech rose to fifth after beating Texas, and Oklahoma State jumped to 12 following a win over Missouri. Notre Dame led the top 10.
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