Keyes Seeks $225000 ThreeYear deal in timid talks
Leroy Keyes reportedly asks 225000 for a three year contract as pro football expands with new teams likely by 1979. The Ta les No. 1 pick remains unsigned with Philadelphia and CFL interest growing. Agent Arthur Morse says the gap is about 70000 but notes a Canada offer is not a leverage.
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Pete Rozelle
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Taples
Canada
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Canadian Football League
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Toronto
Eagles
Rozelle eyes large scale pro football expansion
The Sun reports NFL expansion could mimic the NHL's multi club growth with six new teams. Rozelle envisions reaching 32 clubs in two conferences by 1979, possibly beyond the US mainland to Honolulu or Mexico City, while Canadian cities stay unlikely.
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Mexico City
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Portland
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Seattle
Memphis
Tampa
Carolina
Winston-Salem
Raleigh
Charlotte
New York Giants
Ronnie Brye
Barry Brown
Marlin Briscoe
Buffalo Bills
Oaks Move to Washington Nets $2.6 Million Sale
The Oakland Oaks of the ABA sold for 2.6 million to relocate to Washington forming the Washington Caps under Earl Foreman. Rick Barry may depart as a free agent. Alex Mannum could be replaced. NBA ABA merger talks loom as Kennedy notes no confirmed pact.
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National Basketball Association
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Alex Mannum
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Los Angeles
San Francisco
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Walter Kennedy
Walker Cup Opens Between U S and Britain in Milwaukee
Michael Bonallack and Billy Joe Patton lead their teams as captains while fielding strong veterans and rising stars. The biennial Walker Cup begins with two-ball foursomes Friday morning at Milwaukee Country Club and continues with singles rounds Friday and Saturday.
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Patton
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Cis Ouimet
Gene Littler
Ken Venturi
Jack Nicklaus
U.S
Roger Wethered
Cyril Wolley
Joe Carr
Berkshire Motor Sports Club Gymkhana This Sunday
The Berkshire Motor Sports Club schedules a gymkhana for sports and American cars Sunday afternoon at the Adams Zayre parking lot on Dalton Avenue. Registration and safety inspections run noon to 12 45, first car at 1. Public invited. entrance fee applies to competitors only. Trophies awarded. Mark Brossmer is chairman.
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Adams-Zayre
Dalton Avenue
Mark Brossmer
Greenock CC President's Tourney Set
The Greenock Country Club opens its president's cup golf tournament with an early Saturday start. Tee times include 7:00 W Mooney and W Wheeler. 7:10 E Roberts and T Tracy. 7:30 D Bowers and J O'Brien. 7:45 R Green and B Armstrong. 9:00 Lang Toole and B id. 12:30 R Lorelle and C Loos. 1:00 G Keenan and L Roviare. 4:15 J DiMario and L Kanerva.
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Armstrong
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L. Scaramuzzi
E. Maby
E. Pelletier
Romano Dominates Yet Faces Boos In North Adams Fight
The fight headline centers on a strong showing by Romo or Romano as fans booed the decision to favor his opponent Pivin. Romano is described as a top puncher who has headlined in North Adams, with four victims left nursing severe head pains and a pattern of tough crowd reception in Berkshire boxing history.
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Bull and Dawley Win at BHCC Scotch Foursome
Mike Bull and Mrs. Dawley captured the low net with 42 12 30 in the Berkshire Hills Country Club Scotch foursome last night. They will chair the next tourney and supper. Spasyk and Mrs. Bull posted low gross 39.
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Berkshire Hills
Five U S Davis Cup Men Still Battling Aussies
In Longwood era action at the 89th U S National tennis championships five U S Davis Cup veterans led by Arthur Ashe remained in contention as Australia faced a rare setback with Bowrey upset by Roy Barth. Barth, a former UCLA star from San Diego, won 6 4 2 6 7 5, while Ashe and other U S players push toward the quarterfinals and a potential title.
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Tony Roche
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