The Turnscrew Bow Ban Parody by John Randolph
Outdoor editor John Randolph mocks Vermont action banning compound bows, linking it to progress and unemployment. The piece follows Turnscrew in Missouri innovating a high powered bow, then Vermont officials redefine bow to ban the device, leaving Turnscrew and economy unsettled.
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John Randolph
John Randolph Montpelier
Vermont Fish and Game Board
Vermont
Billings
Missouri
Rodney Turnscrew
Turnscrew
Watts
Walter Cabell
Cabell
Fish and Game Board
Pirates rely on pitching edge as they await playoff foe
New York based feature centers on Pirates manager Danny Murtaugh in his office, relaxing in a rocking chair as Pittsburgh nears the NL East title’s end and awaits the Dodgers or Giants in the division playoffs. He cites pitching strength, bench depth led by Rennie Stennett and Bill Mazeroski, and a calm, quiet leadership style amid a late-season stretch.
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New York
UPI
Danny Murtaugh
Pittsburgh Pirates
Murtaugh
Pittsburgh
Woodlyn
Mets
Cubs
Cardinals
San Francisco
Giants
Courts battle Falcons ticket price dispute looms
The Atlanta Falcons face a federal court fight over whether they must roll back $1.50 ticket increases and issue refunds exceeding $500,000. The DOJ argues advance sale tickets fall under Nixon era wage price orders, while the Falcons say the hike was valid due to timing and pre-freeze sales. Falcons President Frank Wall skirts projections on potential red ink.
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Atlanta
UPI
Atlanta Falcons
National Football League
Treasury
John Connally
Justice Department
U.S. District Court
Nixon
Washington
Connally
Falcons
Cost of Living Council
Office of Emergency Preparedness
Frank Wall
Gardin Traded From Colts To Patriots In Surprise Deal
Nation's dream of Gardin in blue turns red as Ron Gardin moves from Baltimore to New England for an undisclosed draft choice. A speedy punt returner and versatile back, he joins a young Patriots squad with injuries in the secondary and a chance to start at cornerback or receiver. Gardin, 27, born in New Haven and raised in Ansonia, sees the trade as homecoming and a path to significant playing time with Upton Bell calling the move a steal.
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Foxboro, Mass
UPI
Ron Gardin
Ansonia, Conn
Baltimore Colts
Gardin
New England
Colts
Schaefer Stadium
AFC
Miami
Foxboro
Arizona State
Patriots
New Haven
Ansonia
Bell
Ron
Baltimore
Harvard wage price freeze hits aspirin demand at Harvard
The wage price freeze rattles Harvard University as demand surges for aspirin in the Harvard Athletic Department. Harvard had planned a $1 price increase for the Dartmouth football game from $6 to $7 and also raised general ad...
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Harvard
Cambridge, Mass
UPI
Harvard Athletic Department
Dartmouth
Harvard Hockey Price Fluctuation Sparks Refunds Disaster
Harvard officials moved ahead with a 50 cent price rise for three home games from $2.50 to $3.00. A New York ruling caused Harvard to reverse the increase and issue refunds, risking about $42,000 in lost income plus the cost of mailings to alumni. Page and ticket staff face refunds, window sales, and a complex redistribution of funds as hockey ticket sales continue through March.
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Harvard
Gordon Page
New York
Dartmouth
Page
Hinsdale Entries Shutout in Rugged Race Event
The list details multiple competitors including Hinsdale entrants, Edgewood Braden, and Dusty Gieniern in a brisk field. Names like Britt, Leico, Agen Lisreth, and W. Colby appear amid placements and shoe brands, outlining a crowded local athletic or track event with mixed results.
Walker vows Astros can rebound after rough 1971 season
Houston manager Harry Walker, rehired on a one year deal by Judge Roy Hofheinz, says the Astros can rebound from a 78-81 finish and win the pennant. He cites past comebacks, notes injuries to Larry Dierker and Doug Rader, and defends his hitting coaching amid a .240 team batting average.
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Houston
UPI
Harry Walker
Houston Astros
Walker
Astros
Roy Hofheinz
Harry
Hofheinz
H. B. “Spec’’ Richardson
Jim Owens
Buddy Hancken
Hub Kittle
Salty Parker
Leeds
Ala
Grady Hatton
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Dodgers
Rennie) Stennett
Dave
Cash
Bill
Mazeroski
Jose
Pagan
Jackie
Odell Lawson
Upton Bell
Lee
Canada
Associated Importers, Inc
Golderham & Worts
Peoria
Ill
Hinsdale
RTS Ae
Britt
James
D. Leico
Aeril
P. Buckley
Agen Lisreth
Help J Leir
Edgewood Braden
J. Roy
Lony Gmvien
Jo. Cross
Ladydare Tordy
Dusty Gieniern
W. Colby
Constantine
Anx's
W. Pinebury
N. Leiendre
Greenberg
Rnone
Astrodome
Harry Miller Co. Inc
Boston
Mass
Green Valley Equipment
Griff's
Atlantic
Green River Equipment
Hancok, Massachusetts
Bennington
West Brattleboro
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