Yankees Sign Gullett in Big Free Agent Move
New York owner George Steinbrenner gambled nearly 2 million for six years on Don Gullett, joining Catfish Hunter and Ken Holtzman as prominent additions. Bobby Grich reportedly eyed as another star while Angels blend re entries draw scrutiny amid a flurry of signings and rumors.
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Islanders Beat Kings to Extend Hot Streak
New York Islanders defeated Los Angeles 3-1 to push their unbeaten run to nine games. Billy Harris and goalie Glenn Resch starred as the Kings dropped their seventh straight winless game, widening their gap to Montreal and tightening the Islanders’ lead in the Patrick Division.
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Nastase Beats Moore To Reach Benson and Hedges QF
Romanian star Ilie Nastase defeats Ray Moore 6-4 7-6 to reach the quarter finals of the $100,000 Benson and Hedges tournament. He jokes about his temperament while engaging in banter with officials and fans, downplaying past fines and spitting incidents. Contemporary odds say Moore claims bad calls favored Nastase.
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Finley Names McKeon To Manage Oakland A's
Oakland owner Charlie Finley signed Jack McKeon to a one year contract to replace Chuck Tanner as A's manager. McKeon, a North Carolina native, has prior minor league piloting experience and led Omaha to four straight first division finishes. A press conference to introduce him to fans was planned within three weeks.
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Superagent Kapstein reorganizes baseball free agents
Providence lawyer Jerry Kapstein, aged 33, controls 10 of baseballs free agents and has signed at least six to new teams in two days after the November 4 re-entry draft in New York. He negotiates in Providence from a bank building, holding brief news conferences in the executive board room as deals proceed.
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Silas Returns Havlicek to Set Record
Boston hosts Denver in a landmark NBA matchup as Paul Silas returns to the Celtics after being traded to the Nuggets. Havlicek plays his 1,122nd game, chasing the all time games record, while Silas seeks to adapt to Denver’s fast break system and connect with teammates like David Thompson. Denver sits 10-1, missing Byron Beck and Ted McClain, while Boston is 7-5 without Dave Cowens but healthy for the game.
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Kapstein the honest agent behind a growing sports empire
Jerry Kapstein built a reputation as a fair tough broker in baseball and beyond. His family runs a behind the scenes operation with Dan and Gladys guiding schedules while Sherwin advises labor deals. His client list spans baseball hockey football and TV sportscasters.
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