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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1981
Page
15
A historical take frames the baseball labor dispute as a stark owners versus players clash. It likens the dynamic to monopoly and property trading, arguing owners enriched while salaries lagged, portraying landlords as controlling the game universe.
The piece argues free agency inflated salaries, describes court rulings and a looming players strike led by Marvin Miller, and opines owners should prevail as fans bear costs. It contrasts players’ wealth with ordinary fans’ finances and ends with a pro‑owner stance.
Heisman winner George Rogers signed a three year NFL contract with the New Orleans Saints the top rookie salary in team history. Rogers was the first pick in the draft and his deal reportedly exceeded offers from the Canadian Football League. Saints owner Mecom and coach Bum Phillips defended the terms saying they reflect era costs. Rogers plans to invest the windfall and declined further contract details.
The first two rounds of the 81st U S Open at Merion Golf Club list pairings and starting times in EDT. Notable names include Seve Ballesteros Johnny Miller Ray Floyd and Ben Crenshaw among others with amateurs noted as a in the listing.
In 1975 Fred Lynn powered Boston with ten RBIs including three homers a triple and a single as the Red Sox thrashed Detroit 15 1 5 1 at Tiger Stadium Lynn’s 16 total bases lifted his average to .352 and pushed Boston 27 games ahead in the AL East. The same date recalls 1953 when Dick Gernert’s homer sparked a 23 3 rout of Detroit at Fenway Park amid a record seven inning onslaught.
Cincinnati Reds manager John McNamara watched the Reds farm team split a doubleheader with Oklahoma City in Indianapolis due to the MLBPA strike. Attendees included President Dick Wagner and staff. Local scores note Princeton Little League action with Giants beating Orioles 5-2.
In Bluefield the Ap palachian Rookie League opens in a week with 38 players in camp under new manager Lance Nichols. Area residents are asked to call 327-5710 if they can house players for the summer as rosters will trim to 30. Season tickets available at Bowen Field and Graham Pharmacy.
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