Messersmith seeks freedom as Yankees dispute power of attorney
Andy Messersmith, pivotal in dissolving baseballs reserve clause, appears before Commissioner Bowie Kuhn amid a Yankees ownership dispute. A four hour session failed to settle whether agent Herb Osmond held valid power of attorney for Messersmith and if a signed memo binds the pitcher to a four year 1 to 1.5 million deal.
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Yaz happy in new slot as Red Sox bat fifth
Boston veteran Carl Yastrzemski said he likes batting fifth after years as a top order hitter. In a 6-5 13 inning loss to Montreal, he added a single and scored, boosting his exhibition average to .450 as Boston tops in AL East preseason standings.
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Bennington Town Basketball Team Closes 10-6 Season
The Bennington town basketball squad coached by Barlow Thomas and Bob Maguire finished 10-6 for the year. They advanced to the Youth Council Winter Carnival finals but lost to North Adams, Mass. Parmenter earned MVP honors. Team members include Nichols Parmenter Keough Shea Salem Wallie Horstmann Connell Long Knights Seale Kane and Shaunessey.
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Kuhn blocks move over D.C. pledge
New York based report details Commissioner Bowie Kuhn citing a pledge to place a Washington franchise. He blocks the AL plan to expand to Toronto while demanding Washington be given priority or suitable provisions first. AL President Lee MacPhail defies the move and vows to proceed.
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Mets Win First Spring Game On April Fool's Day
Mets top Pirates 8-5 in 11th inning as Joe Frazier earns first win as manager. Highlights include Jerry Martin three-run homer and Bobby Tolan two-run shot while other teams post varying spring results across the majors.
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Messersmith saga marks messy baseball spring of 1976
In St Petersburg latest spring dispute looms as Mets and Yankees clash over free agent Tom Seaver and Andy Messersmith. Osmond lacks power of attorney to sign, contract terms differ from outline. Amid labor unrest, Mets seek to banish Seaver while Kubs and Kids enjoy peaceful play.
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50-50 Winners Drawn as Niles Gets Send Off
Three months north of the Generals 50 50 Club were drawn by the baseball team s directors last night. Ted Sausville won 25 dollars in January, Bob Wilcox 15 and Al Groening 10. Richard Leake top February winner, with William Mort 15 and John Foster 10. March winners were Tom Dwyer Carl Wright and Bob Fritz. Gary Niles received a team jacket and cap as he prepares to depart April 15 for a year and a half teaching stint in Australia.
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