Kuhn to late for Hunter deal demands commissioner action
In New York United States, Commissioner Bowie Kuhn delays ruling on Jim Catfish Hunter free agency amid a bidding war. Arbitration produced mixed signals and Hunter awaits Kuhn’s official decision before negotiations proceed with teams including the Yankees Mets Red Sox and Dodgers. Finley’s A’s may pursue court action again to retain Hunter.
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Stabler Named UPI AFC Player of the Year
Oakland quarterback Ken Stabler, who led the league in touchdown passes and helped the Raiders post a 12-2 record, was chosen United Press International's American Conference Player of the Year. He edged Cincinnati's Ken Anderson 16 votes to 10. Otis Armstrong drew six. The Raiders host Miami in the first playoff round.
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Will Cousy be ASL commissioner in New York press reveal
Providence based report states former Boston Celtic Bob Cousy has signed to become commissioner of the American Soccer League with a substantial contract. Announcement expected at a New York press conference Thursday.
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Browns fire coach Skorich after 4-10 season
Cleveland owner Art Modell dismissed head coach Nick Skorich after the Browns finished 4-10, their worst season in club history. Modell said Skorich would stay with the organization in a different role, while Skorich noted the losing season and owner problems as factors in the decision.
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Bowl teams open drills as Vols surprise Maryland
Baylor and Texas began post season drills after two weeks off for their Cotton and Gator Bowls. Baylor coach Grant Teaff praised conditioning and readiness against Penn State, while Texas prepared for Auburn with light workouts before Christmas break. Mississippi State also tuned up for the Sun Bowl, and Tennessee beat Maryland 7 3 in the Liberty Bowl with a late Randy Wallance 11 yard pass to Larry Seivers.
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Randy Wallance
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Recreation Basketball And Swim Programs In Bennington
Women over 18 are invited to weekly Thursday sessions at North Bennington Elementary School Gym from 7 to 9 p.m. For details call Center staff at 442-5446. Bennington Swim Team hosts a Dec 28 swim-a-thon with 400 sponsors aiming for 3000 dollars to fund safety and equipment. The event runs 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Participants swim up to 200 lengths. Men’s 50 mile swim program starts Jan 8 Tuesdays 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Recreation Center Pool, coached by Andy Corey. John Kennedy leads the men’s water polo program starting Jan 12 Sundays 6 to 8 p.m. Call 442-5446 or 442-9746 for registrations.
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