Draft proposal eyed to curb six figure bonuses in baseball
Baseball officials in Houston expect a first step toward a radical free agent draft. The plan would group all players and let the 20 major league teams pick in reverse order, with drafted players negotiating only with their chosen club. Minor leagues expect to vote in favor. majors may follow. Monday’s draft cost $924,000 with 107 players moving, including Duke Carmel to the Yankees. Cleveland’s trade for Chuck Hinton capped a flurry of activity as Willie Pastrano defends his world light heavyweight title.
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Houston
UPI
AAA
New York Yankees
Leon
Duke) Carmel
Cardinals
Mets
Cleveland Indians
Chuck Hinton
Washington Senators
Woody Held
Bob Chance
ECC Aims for Tangerine Bowl Win Over UMass
East Carolina College seeks a major boost by defeating Massachusetts in the Tangerine Bowl in Orlando on December 12. The team showcases a potent single wing offense led by Bill Cline and Dave Alexander, a stout defense, and a season tally of 265 points for against 86 against.
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Greenville, N.C
UPI
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Orlando
Fla
Massachusetts
Northeastern University
Clarence Stasavich
Bill Cline
Dave Alexander
West Chester
Howard
Wofford
Catawba
Lenoir Rhyne
Citadel
Furman
Presbyterian
Richmond
Cline
Alexander
Pastrano Challenges Downes To Fight Rematch
Willie Pastrano defended his world light heavyweight title by stopping Terry Downes in the 11th round in Manchester. Pastrano praised Downes and proposed a rematch next March possibly at Miami. promoter and venue plans varied between Wembley Pool and a Miami site. The fight drew 6,000 spectators and about $84,000, with Pastrano earning around $70,000, Downes about $8,400.
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UPI
Willie Pastrano
Miami
Fla
Terry Downes
Britain
England
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Terry
Pastrano
Angelo Dundee
Ded
Harry Levene
Wembley Pool
Tafter
Harold Johnson
Radio
Intercontinental
WBA Declines to Recognize Patterson Chuvalo Winner
WBA chair Anthony Maceroni said the Patterson Chuvalo bout winner will not be titled world heavyweight champion until defeating another contender in the tournament. The ruling comes amid Williams gunshot injuries and Terrell’s management push for immediate recognition. Patterson ranks second and Chuvalo fourth in the WBA lineup from a four-man vacancy setup after Cassius Clay’s title vacated last year.
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George Chuvalo
New York
Cleveland Williams
Williams
WBA
Houston
Tex
Anthony Maceroni
Providence
Patterson-Chuvalo
Maceroni
Chuvalo
Patterson
Madison Square Garden
Ernie Terrell
Sam Solomon
Terrell
Chicago
Cleveland 'Big Cat' Williams Begins Second Phase After Shooting
Houston UPI reports heavyweight Cleveland Big Cat Williams, off the critical list after being shot by a state patrolman, entering the second phase of his recovery today. Williams, known for his boxing career, had been hospitalized in guarded condition following the incident.
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Big Cat’ Williams
Houston
UPI
Big Cat
Ben-Taub General
Methodist Hospital
Williams
Dale Witten
Witten
Tomball
Bowling Girls City League Standings and Highs
In the bowling city league standings Remcoettes lead the pack with a 40 8 record, followed by Knotty Pine Rest and Powder Box. Highs include D Perkins 162 single and 443 triple for Remcoettes, C Lyons 183 single and 463 triple for Knotty Pine Rest, and P Ray 183 single with P Main 473 triple for Powder Box.
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Polygraphic
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