First Ever Re-Entry Draft Spars With Big Names
Free agents drafted as MLB owners begin bargaining in a multimillion dollar re entry draft. Reactions range from Finley calling it a den of thieves to Campaneris saying it feels like auctioning slaves. Grich Baylor Rudi among top bidding targets with Jackson priced at 3 million.
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Bert Campaneris
Buck Jackson
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Charles R. Bronfman
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Marvin Miller
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New teams shuffle draft plans in expansion draft
In the American League expansion draft Toronto Blue Jays and Seattle Mariners revise plans as rosters shuffle to protect young players. Teams protected minor leaguers and younger talent, leaving veterans like Rico Carty and Lou Piniella exposed, while old guards such as Carl Yastrzemski and Roy White risk unavailability due to the 10 and 9 rule.
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Lou Piniella
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Rookies share lead in Disney World PGA team event
Woody Blackburn of Florida and Bill Kratzert of Georgia shot a nine under par to lead the Disney World National PGA Team Championship after the first round. Their Georgia Florida rivalry fueled confidence as they teamed with Bill Miller and Jerry McGee, who are also nine under. The winning pair will take home $20,000 each.
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Cavs extend best record as Russell sparks win over Bucks
Cavs remain undefeated in seven with a 96-88 victory over Milwaukee. Supersub Campy Russell led a decisive fourth quarter rally, scoring 14 points to finish with 22 while Dick Snyder added 18 as Cleveland built a two game lead in the Central Division. Milwaukee’s Bob Dandridge and Elmore Smith were sidelined by injuries.
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Patriots end year with Brattleboro in Elwell Trophy clash
Mt Anthony travels to Brattleboro for the final game seeking a win to salvage a disappointing 2-5 season. Brattleboro stands 6-2 with a 3-1 SVL mark and could force a three way SVL playoff scenario. MAU veterans include Corbett Gall Thompson Wright and coach Liporto notes a victory would ease the season’s sting. An Elwell Trophy banquet for the team is set for Nov 11 with Lee Maitland as guest speaker.
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Baker claims perfect pole for Dixie 500 at Atlanta
Buddy Baker locked the pole for Sundays Dixie 500 at Atlanta International Raceway in a Ford, setting a track record of 161.652 mph. Dave Marcis qualified second at 161.571 mph, while David Pearson took third at 160.817 mph citing tire heat effects and a different chassis setup for the race.
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Former husband wife still a racing team
MARQUETTE Michigan United Press International reports ex-husband John Buffum and his former wife Viki Buffum race side by side in the North American Rally Marquette 1,000. Buffum, 1975 rally champion, leads the America's Cup Series with a Porsche Carrera as co-driver Vicki supports the effort amid 60-plus entrants. The 1,000-mile event starts at Marquette Mall and winds through tough Upper Peninsula roads, concluding Sunday. Petty and Donnie Allison note wind and chassis setup affect times as they post practice speeds near 160 mph.
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Arlington Eagles reach class M final vs Stowe
Arlington Memorial High School hosts Stowe in the class M state field hockey final tomorrow at noon in Bristol. The Eagles, first-time finalists, advanced by winning the Dot Jones League title and beating Leland and Gray and Thetford. Strong offense led by Sonya Ryan and Joyce Smith backs a capable defense as Arlington aims for its first state crown amid local support.
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