Spring training starts as players hint at compromise
The logjam between owners and players loosened as players signaled willingness to compromise on the one and one reserve system. Commissioner Kuhn ordered camps opened, aiming to start spring training immediately and likely keep the April 8 season start on track. Managers and owners welcomed the move and pledged compliance, though the central issue of free-agent bargaining limits remains unresolved.
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Tampa
Fla
UPI
Bowie Kuhn
Florida
Arizona
California
Kuhn
New York
Brad Corbett
Texas Rangers
Bill Freehan
Detroit Tigers
Kuhn Opens Baseball Camps A Solo Commissioner Move
Bowie Kuhn acted decisively by opening the baseball camps after delaying for talks with owners and players. He acted alone, notifying league presidents and issuing a statement, while players and owners react, noting the move shifts legal risk away from clubs and pressures both sides to resolve the dispute.
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New York
UPI
Bowie Kuhn
Lee MacPhail
Chub Feeney
Walter O’malley
Brad Corbett
Texas Rangers
Red Sox begin three week spring training camp
Boston Red Sox preseason camp opened in Winter Haven as manager Darrell Johnson outlined a compressed schedule to fit three weeks. He said no pitcher will throw a complete game early, with limited innings and multiple pitchers per game. Roster expansion to 28 games under discussion, with about 14 exhibitions planned and Fred Lynn still unsigned for the season.
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Winter Haven
Fila
UPI
Boston Red Sox
Red Sox
Darrell Johnson
Johnson
Boston
Fred Lynn
Catamounts reach Berkshire finals facing Gulley Cats
Bennington Catamounts defeat Pittsfield Spurs 5 0 to win best two of three semifinal and advance to the Berkshire Men's Hockey League finals at North Adams rink. Rick Hamilton earned the shutout with 33 saves as Jerry O Neill and others scored. The opener is Saturday at 6 p.m.
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North Adams
Mass
Bennington Catamounts
Pittsfield
Spurs
Catamounts
North Adams Gulley Cats
Rick Hamilton
Bennington
Jerry O'Neill
Andre Levesque
Mark Francis
Paul Renee
Jay Peacock
Ken Cestone
George Roberts
John Adkins
Louie Despres
Knicks Frazier put in traction at Lenox Hill Hospital
Walt Frazier, captain of the Knicks, was admitted with a lumbar strain and put in traction. Doctors expect a week in hospital and a possible 10 day return to action. He missed a loss to the Rockets in Houston.
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N.Y
Kapp Damages Trial Lights Up With Highlight Film
In San Francisco UPI, Joe Kapp’s damages trial featured a 1969 Minnesota Vikings Highlights film shown to the jury and judge, a relaxed day as the defense plans its exhibits. The case centers on Kapp and a dispute over 1971 training camp access and the standard player contract, amid antitrust rulings on Rozelle Rule and the NFL draft. The trial nears its third week with witnesses lined up, including NFL figures and Patriots owners.
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San Francisco
UPI
Joe Kapp
U.S. District Court
William T. Sweigert
Minnesota Vikings
Kapp
Kansas City Chiefs
NFL Films Inc
National Football League
Charles Hanger
Sweigert
Boston Patriots
Joseph Alioto
Hanger
Larry Fleisher
National Basketball Association
Players Association
Ed Garvey
NFL Players Association
NFL
Pete Rozelle
Patriots
William H. Sullivan
San Diego
League
Minneapolis
Water safety instructor course offered by Bennington Rec Dept
The Bennington Recreation Department aquatics division will offer a Red Cross water safety instructor course starting April 12. The 42 hour class runs seven weeks with sessions Monday to Thursday 5 to 6 30 p m at the Community Recreation Center pool on Gage Street. Instructor-trainer Pat Schaffer leads the course open to those 17 and older with current senior lifesaving or advanced lifesaving certs. Pre registration is required. For details call 442 5446.
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Rec Center
Aquatics
The
Bennington Recreation Department
Red Cross
Community Recreation
Center Pool
Gage Street
Pat Schaffer
Recreation Department
Patriots Set for Third New England Tournament Run
Mt Anthony aims to win its first New England Tournament in its third straight appearance led by coach Dave Fredrickson. The Patriots, preparing since Vermont title win, face East Providence Rhode Island in Durham NH at UNH gym. Key matchup features Ray Lambert versus Pete Geannelis with MAU emphasizing defense and fast offense.
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John Hubbard
Mt. Anthony
Vermont
Patriots
New England
East Providence
Rhode Island
Dave Fredrickson
Durham
N.H
UNH
Fredrickson
MAU
Burlington
Trinity of
Westbrook
Maine
Providence Central
Ray Lambert
Pete Geannelis
Lambert
Geannelis
George Leonardo
Anthony
Manchester Country Club names Rhines president
Larry Rhines a Manchester realtor was named president of Manchester Country Club Inc. In sports, Jimmy Connors routed Ion Tiriac 6-0 6-4 at the La Costa event, drawing a San Diego outdoor crowd record of 4,659 as quarterfinals began featuring Raf Fl es, Nastase and Vilas.
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Manchester Country Club
Rhines
Manchester
Larry Rhines
Manchester Realtor
Manchester Country Club, Inc
Carlsbad
Calif
UPI
Jimmy Connors
San Tiriac
Independent Players Association
la Costa
Connors
Tiriac
Erik van Dillen
Marty Riessen
Roscoe Tanner
Butch Watts
Sandy Mayer
Haroon Rahim
Peter Fleming
John Whitlinger
Ray Raffles
the Nastase
Guillermo Vilas
WHA Standings After Hawkins Resigns From Board of Governors
John B. Hawkins resigns from the WHA Board of Governors amid a state law conflict with holding a liquor license. John Roth of Sunderland is appointed to fill Hawkins term. Rhines remains vice president and Greens Committee chair with O Donovan elected vice president for the term. The club prepares for Vermont Amateur in July with staff reporting March 29 and clubhouse expansion nearing completion.
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John B. Hawkins
Board of Governors
Hawkins
Manchester
Rhines
Greens
Cornelius
Bunkie
O’donovan
East Dorset
John Roth
Sunderland
Edwin Wilczynski
Massachusetts
MCC
Vermont
Wilczynski
Leo Reynolds
House
Robert Paron
Peru
Sally
Nancy) Beaven
Manchester Country Club
William C. Nawrath
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