WFL players optimistic on quick rebuild under Hemmeter
WFL back in business for 1975 with Hemmeter citing a prudent plan as $20 million in losses loom. Larry Csonka and Calvin Hill, among others, say the league can rival NFL readiness faster due to college talent. Memphis and Philadelphia keep franchises. eight others return under new ownership across Birmingham Chicago Hawaii San Antonio Shreveport Southern California Jacksonville Charlotte. Portland may join before the 20 game schedule in late July.
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Jim Kiick
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Minnesota
Hemmeter
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Birmingham
Chicago
San Antonio
Shreveport
Southern California
Jacksonville
Charlotte
Portland, Ore
Namath target: WFL offers big money and ownership
The World Football League targets Joe Namath with a package led by Chicago financier Eugene Pullano offering a cash bounty of 1.2 million franchising funds, a 500000 dollar annual salary, a 100000 dollar annuity for 20 years, and potential 50 percent ownership of a New York area WFL franchise. Namath, under Jets contract through May 1, weighs unprecedented compensation and possible future ownership, while Jets officials question the size of the package and the league deadline.
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N.Y. Times News Service
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World Football League
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Miami Dolphins
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Larry Csonka
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St. Louis Cardinals
Kiick
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Wise seizes milestone in 4-2 win over Yankees
Rick Wise delivered a complete game victory for Boston as he overcomes shoulder doubts. He noted steady progress since last season while Carl Yastrzemski and rookie Fred Lynn supplied key homers to back a 4-2 win over New York, with Lynn also speaking about his hitting approach.
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Thoroughbreds Return to Green Mountain Race Track April 23
Thoroughbred racing resumes at Green Mountain Race Track in Pownal on April 23 at 8 p.m. A record load of stall applications sets the scene for a 1975 season headlined by a seven furlong Inaugural Purse. Trainer Lauren C. Cox defends his top conditioner title as Craig Cherbonneau earns MVP honors for Champlain College soccer.
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Two Dollar Bettors
Green Mountain Race Track
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Lauren C. Cox
Oklahoma
Perry
Burlington
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Donald Cherbonneau
North Bennington
Champlain College
Cherbonneau
Mt. Anthony
Bennington
Pensacola Open field led by Casper and Player amid vacation
Golf's Pensacola Open opens with Casper and Gary Player as favorites while many top players are away on vacation. Casper, 43, has injuries and recent form struggles but boasts a long career with 50 wins and over $1.5 million in earnings. Player returned to the U S three weeks ago after six months abroad and seeks a strong showing in Pensacola.
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UPI
Billy Casper
Gary Player
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Johnny Miller
Tom Weiskopf
Sterling
Patriots open today host Rutland in long awaited opener
Mt Anthony baseball returns with a 4 pm start at Spinelli Field as the Patriots meet Rutland in a game delayed twice. Senior co captain Gary Green likely starts on the mound with Terry Worden catching. Rutland seeks its first win after a 4 0 loss to Glens Falls and MAU beat Southern Vermont College 16 1 in a warm up.
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Rutland
Gary Green
John McShane
Green
Windsor
Terry Worden
Ron Pembroke
John Godek
Bill Russ
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Kevin Snow
Pete Geannelis
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