Pro sports raises under wage board review
Vida Blue and Joe Namath may negotiate large contracts as the federal wage-price board delays rulings on sports. Officials say sport and entertainment are under study while individual players could secure substantial raises within a 5.5 ceiling. Baseball figures like Marvin Miller note unique problems in assigning promotions and seniority impacts.
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Return of the wild turkey to Vermont gains rapid foothold
John Randolph reports Vermont’s eastern wild turkey reintroduction is doubling this year from 150 to about 300 birds. Birds were live trapped in New York and released in Bomoseen and Pawlet, with success hinged on wild stock rather than game farm birds. Public sightings to Rutland trooper HQ assist ongoing monitoring.
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NBC mixup swaps games on coast to coast in NFL shift
NBC sports chief Til Ferdenzi blamed a network affiliate communication failure after a Southeast telecast error swapped the Baltimore Colts against the New England Patriots with the Washington Redskins versus the Cleveland Browns. The Colts lost 21-17, while the Browns beat Washington 20-13 before 53,041 in D.C.
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Disputed fumble recovery sparks Tennessee Liberty win
In a Liberty Bowl thriller Tennessee beats Arkansas 14-13 on a disputed fumble recovery. George Hunt converts the decisive extra point with 1:56 left after Curt Watson’s 17-yard run, as Arkansas’ Billy McClard misses chances late. Ferguson passes for 200 yards, but is edged by Tennessee’s resilience.
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All-Rookie NFL team includes Plunkett Vataha Patriots pair
Jim Plunkett and Randy Vataha, Stanford teammates, lead Patriots on the UPI 1971 All-Rookie team with Julius Adams. Oakland adds Jones Villapiano Tatum. other honorees include Brockington Parks Riggins and Hayes Scott Harris among etc. Rookie of the year honors to be announced later.
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