A's feuding group reaches arbitration peace in 1975 deals
Oakland owner Charles O Finley says salary arbitration fueled bad feelings among players though several A's stars reached agreement. Ken Holtzman Vida Blue Bill North and others settled or renegotiated last minute with terms around mid 70 000 for top players and lower raises for others.
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Finley cites arbitration tensions after Holtzman win
Finley says arbitration fuels hard feelings as he notes his 1974 season and Holtzman’s prior splits. Oakland players contested raises, with five of 13 seeking a $112,000 salary after $19,000 increases, while Finley defended the decision amid ongoing talks with Rollie Fingers awaiting arbitration.
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Finley Sees Ken Holtzman Contract as Very Fair
Gene Tenace recalls Finley asking if Holtzman and his wife left the room thinking he was a nice guy. Tenace cites Finley calling the deal very fair, implying the owner’s stance on player raises and perceived shortcomings.
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Gene Tenace
Charlie Finley
Athlete Takes Up Trainers Duties at Ohio University
Mary Ellen Runci a top Ohio University field hockey player also serves as trainer for the women's field hockey and basketball teams. The physical education major says athletics have been an emotional outlet and she earned Buckeyes honors this season while balancing dual roles. She came to OU to play field hockey and lacrosse but began helping as a trainer when a former trainer sought volunteers.
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Ohio U Player Balances Training and Teaching Roles
A Hudson Ohio sophomore describes juggling playing and training duties while aiming for coaching and teaching careers. She manages injuries for about 15 teammates, trains with the womens basketball team, and tries to study after late practices. She notes the challenge of staying ready without a proper warm up and returning quickly to games after treating injuries.
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Bobcats to Appear on TV As Broncos Come to Town
Ohio University hosts Western Michigan in a key Mid American Conference clash at 1 p.m. Saturday. TVS will broadcast the Bronco Bobcat game to six Midwest states, the largest MAC telecast yet, as Ohio seeks revenge after a 71-66 loss earlier this season in Kalamazoo.
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Oosterhuis Opens Lead In San Diego Open As Miller Struggles
Peter Oosterhuis shot a six under par 65 to lead the San Diego Open, edging John Schroeder Artie McNickle and Merk Hayes by one stroke. Johnny Miller, plagued by a 73, said he expects a strong comeback, while the field includes Bruce Crampton John Lister Lou Graham Phil Rodgers Ray Floyd and Bobby Wadkins. Nicklaus Trevino Palmer and Player are not in the field.
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All-Pro Becomes Free Agent After Pay Cut Offer
Minnesota wide receiver Gene Washington testified that the Vikings offered him a pay cut of about 16 250 after he proved himself with Pro Bowl selections in 1969 and 1970. Washington, a 1967 first round pick from Michigan State, said GM Jim Finks proposed three one year deals totaling around 83 000, with no bonus after rookie years.
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Randy Peoples shines as Wellston's leading scorer
Wellston junior guard Randy Peoples has emerged as a bright spot in a tough season, averaging 18.2 points in SECAL play. He led a 52 51 win over Athens with 29 points, helped end a 36 game SECAL losing streak, and was named the Messenger's Athlete of the Week for his clutch performance and leadership.
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Logan Sevent h Grade Basketball Tourney Opens This Saturday
Eight teams enter the Third Annual Logan Seventh Grade Tournament with Logan as defending champion. Actions run Saturday Monday and Thursday with Elberfelds of Logan sponsoring trophies. Schedule includes McConnelsville Canal Winchester at 3 30 New Lexington Athens at 5 Albany Vinton County at 6 30 Logan Federal Hocking at 8.
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Athens eighth graders beat Gallipolis 48 20 to go 6 3
The Gallipolis Athens eighth grade cagers improved to 6 3 with a 48 20 victory over Gallipolis on Thursday. Art Chenko led Athens with 13 points while Gary Bentley and Rusty Tinkham added 11 apiece. Danny Sickles and Steve McGee each scored five for Gallipolis.
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Albany to face Vinton County in junior high tourney final
Albany edging Shade 42 41 in two overtimes and Vinton County beating Nelsonville York 49 46 after one OT set up a Albany versus Vinton County championship at 2 30 p m Saturday. Shade meets Nelsonville York in the consolation game at 1 p m.
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Racetrack to Expand in 1975 at Green Mountain Track
Green Mountain racetrack in Pownal Vermont will offer harness racing thoroughbred racing and greyhound racing in fall 1975. Manager Pat Rooney announced a new quarter mile dog track infield and a schedule placing harness racing through April then thoroughbreds from May to September followed by greyhounds October to December. The Gulfstream Park Handicap a $100000 race for 3-year-olds and up runs March 22 at one mile and a quarter.
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Bobcat Icemen Face Must Win Weekend Series
Ohio State hosts Cincinnati in a crucial two game series at Bird Arena with four games left. The Bobcats 8-10 must split to stay alive. Cincinnati 14-7 holds a series edge. Injuries and suspensions affect both sides as line changes unfold and Robbie Begg starts in goal. Face-off is 7 15 each night for Score-0 puck shooting game fans.
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Trimble Pounds Logan in Dual Meet 49 15
Trimble defeated Logan 49 15 in a dual wrestling meet winning 10 of 13 matches with three pins. Bruce Christman won by forfeit at 101, and Heavyweight Bill Kesler of Logan edged George Everett 5 4 in a tight decision.
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