Bookies seek legitimacy in what is called the biggest industry
Witnesses before a congressional gambling commission argue that illegal bookmakers would favor legalization and accept a regulated system with taxes and cooperation with law enforcement. They caution most bettors still prefer illegal bookmaking, framing gambling as the nation’s largest subculture.
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Bowie Kuhn
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Clarence Campbell
New York City
Kings ride Tiny Archibald to NBA surge and playoff push
Guard Nate Archibald nicknamed Tiny fuels the Kansas City-Omaha Kings to a 115-92 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, their fifth straight win and 34th of the season, increasing hopes for a playoff berth. Archibald scored 27 points despite sitting out the fourth quarter as KC-Omaha moved toward the Midwest Division lead.
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United Press International
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Los Angeles Lakers
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Cincinnati
Stockton Defends L A Open Title at Riviera
Dave Stockton heads to the Glen Campbell Los Angeles Open at Riviera seeking a title defense. He faces stars Jack Nicklaus and Johnny Miller in a field of 144, with Miller already boasting strong early 1975 results and rivalries shaping the Riviera showdown.
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Riviera Country Club
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Gene Littler
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McKechnie Debuts With Red Wings in Win Over Flyers
Walt McKechnie, just acquired from Boston, debuted with Detroit against Philadelphia. He scored 10 seconds after a disallowed Flyers tally, marking his fourth goal of the season and helping the Red Wings secure a 4 3 victory as Reggie Leach earlier looked set to give Philly a late lead.
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Flyers
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McKechnie pierces Flyers in 3-3 duel as Harris is penalized
In a tense NHL clash, Harris was penalized for high sticking in front of the Detroit net, nullifying a Philadelphia goal. McKechnie answered with a goal to break the 3-3 tie, giving Detroit its first win over Philadelphia in two seasons. Other NHL results followed with ties among Chicago and the Rangers, Los Angeles and Pittsburgh, and Minnesota beating Atlanta, plus Toronto drawing California. WHA action saw Minnesota top Cleveland 5-3, Winnipeg edge Edmonton 4-1, and Houston rout Quebec 10-4.
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Newell
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Jets
Oilers
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Howie Young
Joe Daley
Daley
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Marc Tardif
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Finley wins bid as Bando arbitration ends
Oakland A s owner Charlie Finley wins the first arbitration with Sal Bando over a contract dispute. Finley has a signing with John Odom and meetings with Ted Kubiak and Ray Fosse while awaiting Friday talks with Reggie Jackson in Los Angeles. Bando sought 125000, Finley offered 100000. Arbitrator Seidenburg ruled Finley’s offer fair.
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Finley
Sal Bando
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Ted Kubiak
Ray Fosse
Kubiak
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