Vida Blue Set To Sign Pact With A’s In 1972 Contract Deal
Vida Blue the Oakland A’s standout left hander, arriving in Boston from San Francisco, prepared to end his holdout and sign a 1972 contract. The 22 year old pitcher said he is ready to play and was met at Logan Airport by Joe Reicher, aide to Commissioner Bowie Kuhn, after a brief, quiet arrival.
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Blue agrees to contract with Oakland A’s after long talks
The 1971 AL MVP and Cy Young winner Blue is set to sign with the Oakland Athletics after negotiating a package of 63 000 dollars plus 50 000 in base pay and 13 000 in cash. Commissioner Kuhn intervened to keep Finley’s offer open as Blues camp near Fenway Park looms.
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Ali Defeats Chuvalo in Hard-Fought 12 Round Decision
Muhammad Ali wins a unanimous 12 round decision over George Chuvalo at the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver. Ali, weighing 217 1 2 pounds, vaults to better form for a potential rematch with Joe Frazier while Chuvalo sustains a one inch gash above the eye and vows his career remains strong.
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Ali stops Chuvalo in fourth as Frazier decision noted
In Athens the bout drew about 8 800 fans with closed circuit and some global TV. Ali earned about 65 000 while the gate neared 200 000. Frazier stopped Chuvalo on facial injuries in four. Referee Dave Brown scored 59 51 for Frazier with two judges at 58 51 and 60 46. Press had Ali ahead 58 52.
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Pros Management Retains Memphis ABA Franchise
The ABA Board of Trustees unanimously rejected Florida businessman Joseph Gregorys bid to buy the Memphis Pros. Commissioner Dolph said current management and Memphis as a major league city earned the vote of confidence and that finances cover operations until the June 13 trustees meeting. Gregory, former Kentucky Colonels owner, made the offer Saturday with sale price undisclosed.
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Bruins Rangers Set for Game Two in Cup Final Showdown
Boston aims to play 60 minutes after a 6-5 victory in game one as Eddie Johnston in goal. New York hopes to sustain its scoring burst after mounting a late comeback to tie 5-5 before Ace Bailey sealed the win for Boston.
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Aussies Defeat Japan In Tennis
Australia eases past Japan 4-1 in the Eastern Zone Section A Davis Cup final. Mal Anderson sealed the win over Jun Kuki 6-2 6-3 6-2. Colin Dibley defeated Toshiro Sakai 4-6 6-3 4-6 7-5 6-3, avenging last year’s loss. Australia pursues the Eastern Zone championship against India in about two weeks.
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Celtics New Owners Vow Boston Home for Team
Irvin H. Levin and Harold Lipton claim the Boston Celtics will stay in Boston despite reports of a San Diego move. Levin says the purchase is personal, not National General, and notes Red Auerbach supported keeping the team in Boston. Ownership has shifted since Walter Brown's death a decade ago.
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