Pro leagues chase thin college crop in draft
The NBA drafted college seniors amid a weak talent pool and stunned by two ABA stars chosen in the first round. Portland took LaRue Martin, while Chicago and others added forwards and guards including Julius Erving and Ralph Simpson, amid warnings about honoring ABA contracts and signs of opened league tension.
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Campanella Shows Further Improvement In ICU
Roy Campanella former Brooklyn Dodger catcher shows continued improvement after four blood clots. He remains in intensive care at Grasslands Hospital in Valhalla New York according to officials.
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New barrier looms in strike settlement
In New York the owners and players faced a new road block as a wage for strike days was tied to postponement make up and a 162 game season. John Gaherin proposed using 400000 from the pension fund while players would not be paid for unplayed days.
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Seaver in Backyard Mound Reflects Spring Strike Fallout
The article recalls Tom Seaver warming up in a Greenwich yard after a players strike disrupts the Mets and majors. It discusses pitchers' delays, timing, and the broader owner player dispute, with reflections on Ted Williams and 1953 spring training. It foresees a chaotic start and potential loss of fan interest if the stalemate continues.
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Morning Telegraph Closes After 139 Years of Publishing
New York based Morning Telegraph, known for racing news, ends publication after strike by International Typographical Union Local No. 6. The Daily Racing Form will continue, with many staff retained or severance to be paid as editors note the union dispute and shutdown.
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Mauhs spring sports schedule lists several matches and meets
The schedule covers boys and girls varsity track and field as well as baseball games for MAUHS with dates from April through May. Notable items include baseball games at Drury and against Cambridge and Rutland, track meets at Brattleboro Mt. Anthony and Mt. Greylock, and multiple double headers and weekends with times mostly on Saturdays at 1 p.m. and evenings. Teams mentioned include Brattleboro Windsor Rutland Springfield Mt. Greylock Burr and Burton Manchester and Bellows Falls.
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Bruins and Rangers can claim semis tonight in playoffs
Boston and New York hold 3-1 series leads in the Stanley Cup quarterfinals after wins over Toronto and Montreal. Chicago completed a four game sweep of Pittsburgh to reach the semifinals, while Minnesota and St. Louis face 2-2 ties as fifth games loom. In Austria, Kornenburg shipbuilders cancel two new ship christenings due to low Danube water.
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Baseball at UVM in March to April disarray
Baseball spring training stretched from Florida to Vermont with stars like Carl Yastrzemski Tony Oliva and Reggie Cleveland missing unity. Managers like Gene Mauch and Torre used bus trips long calls and college campuses to keep players fit as schedules shifted and delays hit Williams College lacrosse golf and tennis events.
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Deer Watch Urges Safe Driving In Deer Crossing Areas
The Vermont Fish and Game Department urges motorists to watch for deer moving from winter yards to lower altitude patches. Deer groups can cause traffic issues. avoid watching from major highways and plan safe stops using secondary roads.
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Willoughby River rainbow trout run draws Vermont anglers
Fishermen prepare for the Willoughby River rainbow trout run near Orleans. Sponges and bait balls are common early gear, with anglers using spawn-saps and salmon or trout eggs. The half mile bend from Barton junction to the Iron Bridge at Orleans marks the opening area for nets and lines.
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Parent Child Tennis Clinic At Berkshire Indoor Club
A parent child tennis tournament will run April 15 to May 15 at Berkshire Indoor Tennis Club New Ashford with two divisions and a possible consolation tourney if eight teams sign up. Deadline for registration is April 14 and the $12 fee covers all matches and facilities including saunas.
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