Yankees Sold by CBS to Burke and Steinbrenner
Michael Burke and George Steinbrenner bought the New York Yankees from CBS for 10 million dollars. Burke will stay as club president with Lee MacPhail as general manager. Steinbrenner promises no front office changes. The sale ends CBS ownership begun in 1964, with UBS Board approval pending.
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Haywood scores career high as Sonics beat Kings 107 100
Spencer Haywood delivers 51 points for the Seattle SuperSonics in a 107 to 100 win over Kansas City Omaha. He scores 18 in the first quarter, 29 by halftime, 40 through three quarters, finishing with a late 1 point burst to seal victory. Other NBA results include Houston over Boston and Detroit over Phoenix.
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Bucs leave for San Juan to pay respects to Clemente
The Pittsburgh Pirates and associated staff depart for San Juan Puerto Rico by chartered plane to meet Mrs. Vera Clemente and honor Roberto Clemente who died New Year's Eve. The 70 person delegation includes John Galbreath Danny Murtaugh and Bill Virdon. Allegheny County commissioners declare a day of mourning for the Pirates superstar.
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