A's trade Jackson Holtzman to Orioles in three for three deal
Oakland owner Charles O Finley ships Reggie Jackson and Ken Holtzman to Baltimore in exchange for Mike Torrez and Don Baylor plus Bill Van Bommel and Paul Mitchell. Finley says no money involved and cites world championship pursuit. Jackson declines comment as his agent notes he is reflective and considering his future.
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Red Sox edge Cardinals 6-5 in spring exhibition
Boston’s Bill Lee, scoreless in five innings with mixed results, struggles in the first but settles to help the Red Sox beat St. Louis 6-5 in Winter Haven. Don Rase allows three runs, then Boston rallies in the eighth for the winner as Carlton Fisk and Rick Miller contribute.
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Orr may leave the Bruins after injury and stalled talks
Orr could become a free agent as Bruins owner negotiations collapse. Lawyer Alan Eagleson calls his return to Boston unlikely and hints Detroit or other teams as possible destinations while Orr deals with knee injuries and stalled multi year contracts. Elliott Bruins coach Don Cherry says Orr plays only due to knee issues not contract.
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NFL QB Trades Kick Off Free Agent Era in Burst
The NFL opened its trading market lifting a ban and multiple deals followed. Steve Spurrier moved from San Francisco to Tampa Bay for Ellie McGee Bruce Elia and a second round pick. John Hadl went Green Bay to Houston while Lynn Dickey moved Houston to Green Bay and Bobby Douglass joined New Orleans from San Diego.
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Trades Shake Up NFL Wings and Draft Picks
San Diego acquires wide receiver Charlie Joiner from Cincinnati in exchange for defensive end Coy Bacon. Buffalo trades defensive end Walt Patulski to St Louis for the Cardinals second-round pick. Jets send linebacker Steve Reese to Tampa Bay for an eighth-round pick. Tampa Bay gets defensive back Mike Washington from Baltimore for a third-round pick. Colts move tackle Dennis Nelson to Philadelphia for Bill Troup. Oakland ships linebacker Mike Dennery to San Diego for Franklin Tate. Oilers obtain negotiating rights to running back Duane Thomas formerly with Washington.
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Celtics rally past Rockets as Nelson shines in late rescue
Don Nelson came off the bench to lead Boston with 22 points and help beat Houston 119-115 amid Nelson’s looming retirement. Dave Cowens and Havlicek added key scores while Houston’s rebounding woes fueled the Celtics comeback.
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Seaver Rejects Mets Pact Amid Labor Tensions
New York Mets offer Tom Seaver a three year contract with escalator clauses it starts around 220000 and rises, but Seaver and Grant note such incentives may be illegal and Seaver has not signed. Grant also says a Dodgers trade discussion remains only exploratory while labor issues loom over free agency.
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Hawks hold No 1 pick after coin flip in New York
The Atlanta Hawks won the No. 1 draft choice after a heads outcome in a coin flip with the Chicago Bulls. Atlanta may select 7-foot Robert Parish or 6-10 Leon Douglas, or trade for John Gianelli Neal Walk or Phil Jackson and cash. If Hawks act, Bulls likely take Indiana star Scott May next.
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