O'Malley grand plan to avert dollar war shapes baseball future
The article tracks Gary Davidson influence on Walter O'Malley's bid to shield major league baseball from a dollar war. It outlines two options: acquire Orioles and A's to relocate, or form a third league with New Orleans Seattle Buffalo Denver Toronto Washington, after a growth period. It notes Bowie Kuhn forming an inter league committee to discuss plans amid bidding cities. The Texas Rangers make trades, including Willie Davis to Montreal for Pete MacKanin, Don Stanhouse, Clyde Wright to Rangers, and Eddie Leon to Yankees.
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Washington
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Denver
Bowie Kuhn
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Willie Davis
Montreal
Pete MacKanin
Don Stanhouse
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Mt. Anthony skiers prep with new coach and snow
Mt. Anthony ski coach Peter Graves, a former MAU skier, drives a full winter program with longtime influence from Birger Vigsnes. The team trains hard in Nordic events, with cross country stars Jeff Cook and Peter Gray among the top prospects, and jumps at Prospect Mountain boosting overall standings.
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John Hubbard
Peter Graves
Mt. Anthony
Fort Lewis College
Birger Vigsnes
Graves
Vigsnes
Jeff Cook
Tim Betit
Dave Betit
Chris Cadiz
Peter Gray
Prospect Mountain
Patriots
Bucky Broomhall
Williams College
Sandy Cook
Miss Cook
Sue Mulligan
Gray
Don Wassick
Mike McGarey
Steve Flynn
Cook Graves
Cathy O’neil
Wanda Gerity
Chris Thurber
MAU
Southern Vermont Ski Association
Americans win first World Bowl in tight finish
Birmingham Americans defeat Florida Blazers 22-21 in the WFL title game at Legion Field as a missed action point seals the win. Amid unpaid salaries and tax liens, questions loom over the league’s survival and credibility for 1975.
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David Moffit
Birmingham
Ala
UPI
World Football League
WFL
Birmingham Americans
Florida Blazers
Tommy Beamon
Sheriff’s Deputies
Birmingham Sporting Goods
Legion Field
Matthew Reed
Ross Brupbacher
Hemmeter
Cavs rally behind Davis in 124 91 win over Kings
Davis scores a season high 23 as Cleveland extends home win streak to eight with 124 91 victory over Kansas City Omaha. Smith adds 20 as Chones and the front line combine for 57 while Carr may miss Detroit game with a knee issue.
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Ohio
UPI
Dwight Davis
Cleveland Cavaliers
NBA
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Cavaliers
Kansas City-Omaha Kings
Bobby Smith
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Sam Lacey
Cleveland
Smith
Jim Chones
Detroit
Austin Carr
Carr
Phoenix Suns
Golden State Warriors
Denver Nuggets
Utah Stars
Dennis Awtrey
Phoenix
Golden State
Awtrey
Rick Barry
Warriors
Charlie Scott
Suns
Mike Green
Mack Calvin
Denver
Utah
Austrians Lead After Early World Cup Skiseason
In Val d Isere, Austria's women surged to 55 points while Italy trailed with 33 as the 1975 world cup season opened. After the girls downhill, Austria led 35 to 0. Italian men later piled up 33 points with three top 10 finishes in the giant slalom. The upcoming downhill promises a thrill with Klammer Cordin Zwilling for Austria, Anzi Plank Besson for Italy, and Collombin Rossi Roux for Switzerland.
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UPI
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Guiliano Besson
Two weeks left, 12 teams in NFL playoff race
With two weeks remaining in the 1974 NFL season, 12 teams remain in playoff contention as Eastern Division races drive the chase toward Super Bowl IX. Oakland, Los Angeles, and Minnesota have clinched divisions while Buffalo Miami and New England fight for wild card slots in the AFC. NFC contenders include St. Louis Washington Dallas and others as schedules unfold toward December title games in Minnesota and Los Angeles.
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United Press International
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Los Angeles
Minnesota
Miami
Buffalo
New England
NFL
Bills
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Steelers
Bengal
St. Louis
Washington
Dallas
Cowboys
Redskins
Cleveland
Atlanta
New NFL Teams Begin Foundation Work for 1976
The NFL awarded the Tampa and Seattle franchises for 1976 start. Tampa head Hugh F. Culverhouse plans to organize, hire management, and select leaders after a $16 million award. Seattle’s Lloyd W. Nordstrom group will hire a general manager, likely in four to six months, as the 27th and 28th NFL clubs prepare for kickoff.
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UPI
Seattle
Tampa
National Football League
Lloyd W. Nordstrom
Herman Sarkowsky
NFL
O'Donnell takes charge of St. Joseph Redmen basketball
John O'Donnell, ex Bennington Catholic athlete, was named head coach of the St. Joseph College Redmen after Bob Austin resigned following a 1-3 start. St. Joseph lost to Bard 55 53 in O'Donnell's first game as coach, who also serves as a student and dorm counselor. Art Callahan assists, as gym time and practice space become a major challenge. Austin plans to rejoin the Air Force in February citing lack of team spirit as a factor in leaving.
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Bennington Catholic
St. Joseph College
Redman
Bob Austin
O’donnell
Bard
St. Joseph
Bennington Generals
Roy Hill
Art Callahan
Austin
Air Force
New England Ski Report Highlights Packed Powder and Mixed Ops
New England ski conditions report lists Bolton Valley packed powder with open status. Bromley packed powder with limited run. Jay Peak operating. Killington packed powder and limited runs. Mad River packed powder with limited terrain. Mount Ascutney packed powder and limited operations. Mount Snow packed powder with needs. Stowe packed powder and limited terrain. Stratton packed powder and limited runs. Sugarbush packed powder with limited terrain and no machine made snow.
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Stowe
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