Rozelle warns of NFL backlash if blackout law hurts attendance
NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle says the league may switch to selective national TV and local game contracts if congressional action on blackout hurts gate receipts. The new law lets sold out games be televised locally, applying only to events under national contracts. President Nixon was expected to sign the bill.
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49ers open against Dolphins in Miami season opener
The NFL shifted blackout policy but the 49ers face a Dolphins club riding a 15 game regular season winning streak against San Francisco. Key players include John Brodie for the 49ers with Vic Washington hurt, Randy Jackson new to the offense, and other openers across the league setting up possible Super Bowl implications.
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Buckeyes get first shot at young Gophers
Minnesota coach Cal Stoll weighs a youth movement as Ohio State offers the opening test for the Gophers. The Buckeyes bring a fresh lineup and pressure to carry the game against the ready-to-grow Minnesota squad.
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Blancas Leads Heritage Open After Rain Delays In Hilton Head
Homero Blancas shot a 5 under 66 to hold a one stroke lead in the Heritage Open at Harbour Town. Jim Wiechers and John Mahaffey pressed late, while Gary Player and a group at 2 under included Crenshaw, Heard, Irwin, Wynn, and Sancudo amid continued rain suspensions.
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College football opens with unfazed top teams set to roll
United Press International notes sixteen of the top twenty preseason teams start their seasons this weekend with manageable opponents. Penn State travels to Stanford, LSU meets Colorado, Ohio State hosts Minnesota, Alabama hosts Cal, Michigan visits Iowa, and Tennessee entertains Duke among others.
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Whalers Seek Help as Five Ex NHLers Report
Tyngsboro Mass UPI five former NHL players joined New England Whalers on opening day of WHA training as coach Ron Ryan urged depth across centers and wings. Key arrivals Don Blackburn Al Karlander Hugh Harris Mike Keeler Gerry Gray compete with veterans while Caffery recovers from ankle surgery and goalie depth tests begin.
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