Robinson loses confrontation with Perry over sprints
Cleveland Indians manager Frank Robinson loses a clash with pitcher Gaylord Perry over training sprint length. GM Phil Seghi intervenes, Perry agrees to short sprints, Robinson backs down and cancels long sprints. Other notes include Danny Thompson leukemia updates and spring debuts.
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State tax a new problem for nation's horse races
Washington UPI reports a heavy state tax bite as the primary issue facing the U S horse racing industry. A federal gambling study commission heard testimonies from racetrack leaders who largely opposed stronger tax measures and urged careful federal action.
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Finals set Bowdoin and Hamilton to meet in ECAC II final
Bowdoin edged Middlebury 3 2 in overtime on Middlebury home ice to reach the ECAC Division II final with Bill Regan scoring at 1 16 of overtime after Bernie Gallacher tied the game late. Hamilton beat Merrimack 4 3 at North Andover as Ray Rossi stopped 17 of 18 shots in the final period to seal the win.
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MAU Boosters to Meet for Fund Drive and Winter Plans
The Mt. Anthony Booster Club will convene Monday at 7 30 p.m. in the high school to review their fundraising program supporting MAU athletics and to finalize plans for the winter sports season.
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Mt Anthony Icers Draw Tourney Seed In CVHL Action
The Mt Anthony hockey club is the second seed in the Central Vermont Hockey League tournament at Royce Mandigo Arena Rutland starting Saturday. Mt Anthony (8 10 3) meets top seed Middlebury (12 0) in the third game with face off Sunday at 4 30. Semifinals set for March 15 and championship on March 22 at 7 30. Teams include MSJ Woodstock Rutland and Springfield. Coaches and players named include Howard Schneider Martin Schneider Brad White and Mark Nesbit. The arena is Rutland High and MSJ Mounties home.
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NCAA expands field to 32 for upcoming tournament
NCAA invites expand the national championship bracket to 32 teams with seven new spots. Most at-larges go to conference runners-up and independents, shaping a wide field across East, Mideast, Midwest and West regions with first rounds set for March 15 and regionals the following weekend.
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Ski Report from Boston UPI New England centers on snow status
New England ski report lists conditions for Vermont and New Hampshire and Maine with many resorts noted as packed powder and powder. It marks operating status and snow quality using codes such as pkd pdr and gr for each resort including Killington Mad River Bettton Woods Cannon Mt and Sunday River among others. The report reflects broad conditions across the region with several sites indicating icy spots and limited operation in some cases.
Roadrunners edge Nordiques 6 3 in WHA clash
Phoenix Roadrunners led by Dennis Sobchuk two goals and linemates Robbie Ftorek and John Gray with one goal and three assists defeated the Quebec Nordiques 6-3. Sobchuk faces loan to Cincinnati Stingers next season while Ftorek and Gray remain under Phoenix contracts. Also: Racers over Blades 5 2 Saints over Whalers 5 3 Jets top Crusaders 4 2 Blazers shut out Oilers 6 0.
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McDonald Aims to Break Celtics Rookie Starting Trend
Glenn McDonald the Celtics number one pick pushes to start as a rookie joining a line of rookies who rarely began games. He battles for more minutes with Havlicek and Heinsohn guiding his role while Don Chaney heads to St Louis next year.
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Crenshaw Faces Slump Hopeful For Florida Open
Orlando report notes Ben Crenshaw, once a rising star dubbed Gentle Ben, struggles with confidence and missed cuts this season. He posted a 69 in pro-am but questions his future while planning to marry Polly Speno in September and believes his love life may affect his game. Jack Nicklaus and Johnny Miller absent from Florida Citrus Open field.
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College scores invade NAIA playoffs and conference results
NAIA playoff games in Montana and Great Falls saw E Mont defeat Grt Falls 91 71 and Malone beat Defiance 80 73 while Norflk St. crushed Cmpbit 89 83 and Franklin topped Wis Prkstle 70 63. Southern Conference semifinals featured Furman and VMI with high scoring outcomes as Wm Mary beat VMI 81 69. Other results include Monmouth NJ over Dowling and Abts Wesleyan 94 83 Elsenhwr, plus Coppin State 82 over Millersville 87.
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