Celtics rally past Portland as Wicks sparks win
Celtics beat Trail Blazers 104 95 at Boston with Sidney Wicks scoring 19 after halftime. Wicks, previously quiet, led a late surge alongside Jo Jo White as Boston snapped Portland’s five game win streak and moved within reach of the league lead.
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Scott Works Verbal Pact With Red Sox After Trade
The Boston Red Sox agreed verbally to a two year contract with slugger George Scott after trading for him from Milwaukee along with Bernie Carbo for Cecil Cooper. The deal followed a Phoenix meeting and a quick phone confirmation with AL president Lee MacPhail.
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Knicks claim Braves reneged on McAdoo deal
New York Knicks allege the Buffalo Braves reneged on a verbal agreement to trade Bob McAdoo for about 2.5 million plus a player. Braves attorney said they would not honor the deal, leaving Burke unsure on legal options.
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Finley says free agents killing baseball but he started it
Milton Richman reports Charlie Finley blames owners for destroying baseball while recounting the 1974 arbitration that made Catfish Hunter a free agent. The column traces steps to Messersmith, Miller, and a congressional antitrust review with Finley eyeing public ownership options for the A's.
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