Fidrych Syndrome Lifts Baseball as Kuhn Sees New Fans
Commissioner Bowie Kuhn notes a rising base of young fans drawn to baseball’s non violent appeal and star personalities led by Mark Fidrych. He cites record attendance in 1977 with 54.2 million fans and playoff momentum while addressing upcoming winter meetings in Honolulu amid high free agent prices and franchise doubts. The Bird’s mound theatrics and bowing after games helped shape the sport’s renewed popularity.
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Broncos Stay On Top With 27 13 Victory Over Colts
Denver improves to 10 1 after building a 14 0 halftime lead and holding off a Baltimore rally. Morton threw two early touchdowns, and Tom Jackson’s 73 yard interception return sealed the win for the Broncos. Cowboys edge Redskins as Dorsett scores late. Steelers top Jets 23 20. Vikings beat Packers 13 6.
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Bobcat Fan Groups Get Free Admission To Early Games
Ohio University will admit Bobcat fans in groups of 20 or more free to the first four home football games as part of a drive to conserve energy by extending the students' holiday. The offer requires a week’s advance notice with groups from civic, fraternal, church, schools and more.
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Tape Recorder and Audio Equipment Trade Terms
Trade catalog entry lists Sony color TV Betamax video Hi Fi access at 16 W Union Athens with car stereo tape radios and home stereo outfits including phonographs and dictation machines for business products.
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Bobcats Defeat TCU 78-64 in IPTAY Invitational Consolation
Ohio University’s Tim Joyce scored 18 and Steve Skaggs 22 as the Bobcats beat Texas Christian University 78-64 to move to 1-1 on the year. TCU star Steve Scales led all scorers with 23 points while Clemson claimed the tourney title with an 82-75 win over Rhode Island.
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