Kuhn Withholds Tie Breaking Vote In Interleague Debate
Milwaukee ap The baseball interleague play issue stalls as commissioner Bowie Kuhn declines a tie breaking vote. A special steering committee with broad authority will be formed to study interleague play and other baseball matters reporting at the Houston winter meetings. Bud Selig says an opinion exists saying Kuhn can cast a tie breaking vote.
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Foreman Bout OK'd for Tokyo Title Defense
Promoter Gilliam secures a settlement allowing George Foreman to defend his World heavyweight title against Joe King Roman in Tokyo on Sept. 1. Foreman, in Japan for training, aims to neutralize Roman with early aggression as Frazier eyes a possible rematch.
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Connors and Pilic Fall Early in Clay Court Open Upset
Second seed Jim Connors and third seed Nikki Pilic were eliminated in the first round of the $90,000 US Clay Court Open amid knee trouble and late-night suspensions. Brian Gottfried beat Connors 0-6 7-5 6-3 with Ramirez defeating Pilic 6-7 6-4 6-3 after Pilic retired, as Ramirez advanced to face Gottfried in quarterfinals.
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All Star Games Tonight At Fairfield University Gym
The Fairfield County Basketball School hosts two games this evening at Fairfield University gym. The ABA division camp opens the slate with its first game followed by the NBA boys finale scheduled for 8 15 p m tip-off.
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Hobson Handicap Scramble Over Weights And Riva Ridge Absence
The Hobson Handicap faces chaos as Meadow Stable's Riva Ridge is withdrawn after trainer Lu cen Laurin agrees then declines 130 pounds. Mystery over favorite Model Husband at 120 pounds and heavy disputes over race weights pit insiders including Howard J. Battle and Phil Baker against each other.
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