NFL Owners Players Strike Talks Intensify In Washington
Federal mediator urged resumption of talks as both sides exchanged sharp public rhetoric. NFL owners offered a large money package through Sept 15 1978 while players demand binding arbitration and a panel for freedom issues, including the reserve clause.
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National Football League
James Scearce
NFL Players Association
John Thompson
NFL Management Council
Bill Curry
Huarte Leads Memphis Past Portland in WFL Victory
John Huarte, in his return to professional football, threw 15 of 24 for 197 yards and two touchdowns as the Memphis Southmen beat the Portland Storm 16-8 before 31,088 fans. Ettinger and Marshall snagged the TD passes, while Barton connected with Dickerson for Portland’s score.
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Ed Marshall
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Sam Dickerson
Swisher Saves Cubs In Ninth In Cincinnati
Cubs catcher Steve Swisher, a 22 year old from Ohio University, threw out Cesar Geronimo at home on a Reds ninth inning steal attempt to preserve a 3-2 Chicago win. Bill Bonham doubled to spark a fifth inning rally and Rick Monday doubled to drive in the go ahead run. Oscar Zamora earned his sixth save after fanning Pete Rose in a bases loaded situation. Dodgers 7 Expos 5 ends with Dodgers offense stalling late.
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Dodgers Rally After John Injury On Road To Pennant Pursuit
Dodgers beat Expos 7 5 as Tommy John lands on 21 day injured list with a ruptured left elbow. Rex Hudson called up from Albuquerque to join Andy Messersmith in the rotation. Phillies, Pirates, Astros and Braves also post decisive wins amid pennant race action.
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Oakland Aces Perry again as A’s edge Indians 3 2 on 10 cent beer night
Gaylord Perry again suffers Oakland hangover as the world champions defeat Cleveland 3 2. Other AL games see Yankees rally to beat Royals 10 6 and Rangers topple Red Sox 2 1 amid a chaotic June beer night at Cleveland.
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OU Grad Beams Seeks Spot With Browns Despite Strike Talk
HIRAM Ohio AP Jeff Beams a free agent with the Cleveland Browns discusses working toward making the team and avoids commenting on the NFL players strike. The Ohio University alum explains he must prove himself in two a day drills and learn new positions as he shifts from defensive to offensive line.
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Ahern Takes Open Lead At La Grange
Kathy Ahern seized the lead at the U S Women's Golf Tournament after the soggy La Grange Country Club opener. Ca rol Mann, 1965 Open champion, praised the conditions and predicted a strong start for the hot round shooter as the event moved into its second round.
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Carol Mann
Schmidt Named To NL All Star Team In 45th Classic
Kaline and Robinson join the AL squad for Tuesday’s 45th All Star Game at Pittsburgh’s Three Rivers Stadium. NL selections include Schmidt and Cash backing up the infield with Berra adding Garr Cedeno Brock and Grubb among outfielders and Simmons Grote as catchers.
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San Diego
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Philadelphia
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San Francisco
Tony Perez
Cincinnati
Jerry Grote
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