TV Blackouts Stir Controversy In Pro Football Bill
Washington AP reports NFL and NBA leaders oppose a bill to lift local game blackouts. Rozelle says nine teams are sold out and local telecasts should follow market rules. Supporters argue current rules harm fans and seek earlier sold out games telecasts nationwide.
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Major League Leaders Baseball Stats Summary
Major league batting and pitching leaders include Carew Min .318 and D Allen Chi 37 homers, Rudi Oak 181 hits, Murcer NY 102 runs, and pitchers Carlton Phi 21-5 with a 1.99 ERA. National League leaders show Rose Cin 198 hits and B Williams Chi 37 home runs, with Morgan Cin 122 runs and Brock StL 63 stolen bases.
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Thornton Academy Takes Second in Triangular Cross Country Meet
Thornton Academy finishes second behind Edward Little and South Portland in a cross country triangular meet at South Portland. Scott Richardson leads TA with an 11:59 time five seconds from the course record as South Portland edges TA and EL. Sullivan places second for SP with LeBlanc and Cotsis third and fourth for TA and EL respectively.
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Handicap Rolloff Set for Friday at 20th Century Lanes
The third weekly men's handicap rolloff takes place Friday at 7 30 PM at 20th Century Lanes. Defending champion Jim Agreste won last week. Competitors bowl five games to earn a shot at the famous one seven ten jackpot. Entry remains open until rolloff time.
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Luke Jackson Retires After Eight NBA Seasons
Jackson, a Philadelphia 76ers guard with eight seasons in the NBA, announced his retirement on Wednesday night in Greensboro. The veteran shooter had been with the 76ers since entering the league, ending a lengthy professional career.
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Foreman Seeks Title Shot Against Frazier
George Foreman's trainer Dick Sadler proposed a title challenge to Joe Frazier with Foreman to accept the challenger’s half of the purse. One dollar per ticket would go to the Yancey Durham Jr National Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation. Foreman, 23, said he is ready, noting he has a 37 fight winning streak and "not going to get any younger."
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St Francis Fumbles. Gordon blanks Red Knights 7-0
St Francis College suffered its fourth straight loss in Wenham Massachusetts as Gordon College defeated the Red Knights 7-0 Ron Barnes scored three goals for Gordon with Gary Gentel Dale Williams Vern Larson and Mark Whitehouse also tallying for the victors.
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Blacks protest at Capitol over Troy State football program
Six black players ousted from Troy State University football team demonstrated on the Alabama Capitol steps outlining grievances with the school's sports program. Gulfstream Park to rebuild mile track for next winter meeting from January 17 to March 3.
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Four AL Managers Rehired by Associated Press
Detroit's Billy Martin extended for one year as the Tigers clinch the AL East with a 3-1 win over Boston. Eddie Kasko rehired for two years with a $10,000 raise to $60,000 after Boston finished one-half game back. Minnesota promotes Frank Quilici on a reported $30,000 for 1973. Cleveland brings back Ken Aspromonte for at least two more seasons.
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Ed Brinkman Sets Two Fielding Marks
Detroit Tigers shortstop Ed Brinkman set two major league fielding records after going error free in his brief appearance against the Boston Red Sox. Brinkman, one of only three AL players to appear in every game this season, finished with notable defensive marks.
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NBC Plans Full TV Coverage of Baseball Playoffs
NBC announced it will televise almost all playoff games from both leagues. The NL opener Cincinnati at Pittsburgh airs Saturday at 1 p.m. EDT, followed by AL Detroit at Oakland at 4 p.m. Sunday features Detroit at Oakland at 4 p.m. Monday offers NL game three from Cincinnati at 3 p.m. with the AL idle.
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Brinkman Sets New Fielding Percentage Mark
The text notes Brinkman finishing the season with a .990 fielding percentage, three thousandths of a point better than Larry Bowa’s former major league record, marking a new best in the league.
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Delaware Leads AP College Division Poll After 3-0 Start
The University of Delaware remains No. 1 in the AP college division poll after a 49 12 win over Boston University to move 3-0. The Blue Hens earned 11 first place votes and 284 points with Louisiana Tech second and Tennessee State tied for third. Drake rises to fifth after a 55 8 victory over North Texas State. Fresno State and Western Illinois enter the Top Ten for the first time this season. Jockey Angel Cordero has won two of the last five Sanford Stakes at Saratoga.
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