Free agent Catfish Hunter sparks bidding sweepstakes
Arbitration awarded Catfish Hunter free agency after Oakland A's failed to pay a $50,000 deferred amount. The 1974 Cy Young winner can negotiate with 24 clubs, with Kuhn delaying bids to set orderly talks. Finley rebuffed wrongdoing. Hunter vows to seek best contract and terms.
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Undefeated Blue Quintet Plays Biddeford Tonight
Portland, in a three game win streak and 21 straight regular season victories, hosts Biddeford in Tiger Gym as Ed Redmond Jim Durest and George Manoogian lead the blue squad while Roger Ouellette tops Biddeford scorers in a test for Art Descoteaux Tigers. Noble High hosts Old Orchard Beach Seagulls as St Francis meets Gordon College in Wenham.
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Hawk Harrelson Returns to Red Sox TV Booth at Fenway
In a surprising move the Boston Red Sox hire Ken Harrelson to join veteran Dick Stockton as television color commentator on WSBK Channel 38. Harrelson, 32, formerly a slugger with the Athletics Indians and Red Sox, shifts from plate to broadcast perch amid a five year team contract. He recalls leaving Boston in 1969 and says he is back home to the club he loves.
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Tennessee Wins Liberty Bowl On Seivers Late TD
Tennessee defeats Maryland 7-3 in the Liberty Bowl with Larry Seivers catching an 11 yard touchdown pass from Randy Wallace with 2:38 left. The win gives Tennessee a 7-3-2 season, while coach Bill Battle's son wrestles with his own loss as W. R. Battle dies during the game.
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Ali Named Fighter of the Year for 1974
Muhammad Ali is selected Fighter of the Year for 1974 by the Boxing Writers Association. Herbert Muhammad is Manager of the Year as the group marks its 50th anniversary. Ali beat Frazier at Madison Square Garden and stopped Foreman in Zaire to reclaim the heavyweight title.
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Browns Fire Coach Nick Skorich After 1972 Tenure
Cleveland Browns owner Art Modell announced the firing of head coach Nick Skorich who had led the team since 1972. The move ends Skorich’s tenure amid a period of organizational turnover and awaits the next coaching decision.
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