Cosell to join AL playoffs as TV color man
Howard Cosell will broadcast the Yankees Royals AL playoff series with Keith Jackson and Reggie Jackson. ABC-TV backs the move amid antitrust questions and Cosell cites his objective role while remaining critical of baseball operations and franchises.
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Playoff Openers Feature Hunter Gura Carlton and More
The Associated Press reports the opening playoff rotations with Catfish Hunter for the Yankees and Larry Gura for the Royals in the AL. In the NL, Danny Ozark leans toward Steve Carlton for the Phillies while Sparky Anderson keeps NL starter decisions close until Friday. Billy Martin has revealed early plans for Dock Ellis or Ken Holtzman for Game 3 and notes Hunter’s arm trouble.
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Rangers debut in 6-5 victory over North Stars
New look Rangers with seven rookies and Ken Hodge beat Minnesota 6-5 in the season opener. Esposito wore 77 as part of changes, Murdoch scored twice, Eriksson had four assists, Gratton earned the win. Penguins edged Canucks 9-5 as Herron broke a fingerelbow, and Kings tied Barons 2-2 in Cleveland.
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Ali’s Retirement Doubts Stir Boxing World
Muhammad Ali questions retirement after defending title and talks of a $10 million offer from George Foreman. Officials wait for formal acceptance by boxing bodies while family and management cite film plans and internal Islam leadership dynamics. Financial woes and a divorce case complicate the fighter’s situation amid rumors of a run to new ventures.
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Players seek DH rule drop for World Series use
The Major League Players Association filed a grievance to ban designated hitters in the World Series, claiming the rule violates a new agreement that requires player negotiation. Marvin Miller said the grievance targets the process, not the DH concept, as owners and players have not agreed on its use.
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