Campbell Won't Desert NHL Job Denies Rumors
In Montreal UPI, NHL President Clarence Campbell, 69, says he has no plans to resign but would walk out if the board opened the door. He cites pressure over violence and expansion and notes calls for his ouster by Bobby Clarke and others. He argues violence is limited and tied to fan interest, and notes higher salaries may reduce on-ice aggression.
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Rangers president Jennings named to NHL Hall of Fame
William N. Jennings, 13 year Rangers chief and NHL expansion architect, was named to the Professional Hockey Hall of Fame by NHL President Clarence Campbell. A Princeton and Yale Law School graduate, he led the league expansion from six to 18 teams since 1967 and will be inducted in Toronto. He founded the Lester Patrick Awards Dinner and helped establish the NHL office in New York.
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Garvey Heads Dodgers On 1975 All Star Ballot
National League MVP Steve Garvey leads a nine man Dodgers slate on the 1975 midseason All Star ballot. Dodgers tie for most ballot entries with 9 as 23 newcomers appear. Balloting runs May 24 to July 6 with results July 9 and 10 ahead of the July 15 game in Milwaukee.
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Simmons behind plate and Card also behind Bench
The story notes Ted Simmons on the computerized All-Star ballots while Johnny Bench is favored to start behind the plate for the NL against the AL on July 15. Simmons, 4 MLB seasons, batted .304/.303/.272 in three full seasons with 20 homers and 100 RBI in 1976, but Bench led in several categories.
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New England Sports Flood April With Openers And Special Events
New England gears up for a packed April across baseball lacrosse and racing. The Red Sox open April 8 at Fenway facing Hank Aaron and the Milwaukee Brewers, Luis Tiant likely to start. Patriots Day marathon on April 21 draws nearly 2,000 runners from Hopkinton to Boston. Box lacrosse debuts in Boston with the Bolts at the Garden April 28. Drag racing, greyhounds, harness and track meets fill the calendar as Celtics and Bruins eye playoffs, and gambling hearings appear in the state house April 9 to 11.
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ACLU to battle NBA over Kareem fine in protest
Milwaukee star Kareem Abdul Jabbar faces a $300 fine from Commissioner Walter Kennedy for criticizing officiating. The NBA Players Association and ACLU vow to fight the charge as athletes insist on free speech. Bucks GM Wayne Embry notes the team sent funds with a refund clause if Kareem wins appeal. George Foreman plans a Toronto return April 26 fighting five heavyweights in a televised card.
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Hull Misses Pro Hockey Record In Winnipeg Loss
A capacity crowd of 10 519 in Winnipeg hoped for history as Bobby Hull of the World Hockey Association Jets faced expansion Indianapolis Racers. Hull scored three times Sunday but managed only one shot in a 4 1 Winnipeg victory powered by Howie Youngs two first period goals. Ketola and Hedberg added goals for Winnipeg, Jim Wiste tallied for the Racers. In Edmonton San Diego Mariners beat the Oilers 4 1 as Ferguson and Hardy assisted, with Peacosh Sentes and Devine also scoring for San Diego.
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Colonels Tie for First in ABA East With Nets After 103-88 Win
Kentucky tops San Antonio 103-88 to pull even atop the ABA East with New York as Artis Gilmore scores 36. Nets routed Spurs 130-104 earlier, keeping both teams in a first place deadlock toward a Friday tiebreaker in Kentucky. Utah tops Virginia 103-97 as Ron Boone sets minutes record with 36 points.
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