Baseball Strike Will Have Little Effect On Fans
The baseball players strike will likely barely affect fans who chase pennant races in August. Tom Seaver notes fans care mainly about team and player performance, while recognizing players profit and mobility within a system that prizes heroic images. The piece compares mortal athletes to mythic figures and discusses salaries, ownership power, and the enduring appeal of baseball heroes despite economic tensions.
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Tom Seaver
Mets
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Willie Mays
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Caracas
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Punxsutawney
Muskegon
Baltimore
Red Sox slip past Indians in 4-2 win at Fenway
Eddie Kasko says power will come as hitters adjust to the strike delay. Boston breaks a winless skid with a 4-2 victory over Cleveland as Sonny Siebert gave up two early runs before Bob Montgomery and Ken Tatum shut down the Indians. Reggie Smith and Rico Petrocelli led the late scoring with key hits. Marty Pattin slated to start next against Gaylord Perry. In other notes Unbeaten Nonnie Sennett seeks 29th straight victory in Waltham and Paul Battis wins the Gilford Pace at Rockingham Park before 3,840 spectators.
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Eddie Kasko
Boston Red Sox
Kasko
Red Sox
Cleveland Indians
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Indians
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Dick Tidrow
Reggie Smith
Rico Petrocelli
Danny Cater
Doug Griffin
Bob Montgomery
Duane Josephson
Siebert
Ken Tatum
Tatum
Marty Pattin
Pattin
Detroit
Gaylord Perry
San Francisco Giants
Perry
Milwaukee
Baseball strike shows cost and pension clash between players and owners
The article details a prorated cost of the two week players’ strike, its impact on attendance and revenue, and the pension fund dispute led by Marvin Miller. It notes the revenue losses from postponed games, the negotiated pension fund contributions, and calls for structured talks to prevent future strikes. The piece references Commissioner Bowie Kuhn and the parties involved.
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AP News
Dick Mose
Marvin Miller
Steel-Union
Players’ Association
Miller
Bowie Kuhn
Chicago
New York
Sharks Take First Bite In Ice War
The Los Angeles Sharks sign Vancouver goalie George Gardner as part of the WHA’s NHL player influx. Sharks president Don Dyer says 4 to 9 NHL players may join, while WHA president Davidson declines numbers. Gardner, 29, signs a three year deal for a substantially higher amount than his $30,000 with Vancouver.
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George Gardner
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WHA
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Gardner
Gary L. Davidson
Wayne Connelly
Minnesota Fighting Saints
Pernie Parent
Toronto
Miami Screaming Eagles
Bardner
Canucks
Ladies' Lane League to Host Handicap Roll Off
The T.W.A.A AF L C10 Ladies Chupka Stella bowling league will hold its annual handicap rolloff at 20th Century Lanes next Monday at 6 30 p m over five games. Top bowler Sandra Saucier leads with a 97 average. season final averages and handicaps for the field are listed.
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Chupka-Stella Bowling League
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J. Trottier
L. Boudreau
M. Adams
L. Harmon
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S. Corriveau
S. Thayer
C Murphy
R. Murphy
P. Hallezuk
P. Bertrand
K. Mullins
B. Saucier
D. Linscott
J. Fournier
W. Cleary
M. Ahearn
Beach Little Town League Meeting Set
Old Orchard Beach will hold a weekly officials meeting tonight at 7 30 in the Loranger Junior High Library. Coaches managers umpires and interested parents are invited. Player registration will be at the field April 22 and 23 from 1 to 4 pm.
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Old Orchard Beach
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Parochial Baseball League Formed in York County
A new Area Parochial Junior High Baseball League forms in York County with five teams St Andre St Joseph St Marys of Biddeford Notre Dame Osao and Denis Hall of Alfred. Games run seven innings with free substitutions and an age limit of 15.
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St. Mary’s
Biddeford
Notre Dame O Sa O
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Alfred
St. Louis
St. Andre’s
St. Francis College
Notre Dame
Burns School
Sun
Saco
St. Louis Field
St. Mary's
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Minutemen edge Kennebunk in exhibition 1-0
Stearns High School of Millinocket defeated Kennebunk 1-0 in an exhibition game. John McVey lined a run scoring single to left and scored on a wide throw with Terry Dean advancing on the bunt. Final line shows Stearns 000010 0 and Kennebunk 0000000011 with Wilson and Higgins credited.
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Millinocket
Minutemen
John McVey
Terry Dean
McVey
Stearns
Kuhn Warns Sports May Be Overexpanded
Washington baseball would keep an existing franchise rather than create a new expansion. Commissioner Bowie Kuhn told a congressional panel that major league sports have overexpanded and discussed options like cross town games and shared franchises with Baltimore.
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Bowie Kuhn
Kuhn
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