Oilers urge Garvey removal amid contract row
Houston Oilers critics of NFLPA Executive Director Ed Garvey accuse him of manipulating player reps to shelve a new owner proposal. players Fred Willis Jim Bierne and Greg Sampson call for Garvey’s dismissal citing a $46 million package 43 man roster four man taxi squad and salary rise to 23000 as owners push for vote.
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Fred Willis
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Jim Bierne
Bierne
Oller
Greg Sampson
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Bierner
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Anderson
Pittsburgh Steeler
Dan Rooney
Raybestos Cardinals return to regional fast pitch action
The five time defending Raybestos Cardinals resume play in the New England Regional opening against Marsh Post Arlington at Hoosam, with Al Lewis poised to lead pitching on a comeback from a rib injury. Worcester Batterymen enter as regional favorites while Raybestos holds a 31 15 record and a history of national titles.
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John Anguillare
Stratford
al Lewis
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Clearwater
Don Sidat
Rick Diniz
Allentown
City Open Tourney Now Accepting Entries
Entries for the annual City Open Slow Pitch Tournament are now being accepted sponsored by the Bridgeport Department of Parks and Recreation. The single elimination event begins Sept 15 with a $40 entry fee and a Sept 10 deadline. Games are at 5 45 p m 7 15 and 8 30. Teams may roster 18 players and awards honor the top three teams along with an MVP and first place trophies.
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Blazers Trade Wicks to Jazz and Gil liam Joins From Scattel Series
Portland trades forward Sidney Wicks to New Orleans for cash and drafts guard Herm Gilliam from Seattle’s SuperSsnies while sending center La Rue Martin to Seattle for future consideration. The club also signs rookies Johnny Pavis and Robin Jones and waives Barry Clemens.
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Surprising Bears Challenge Redskins
The Chicago Bears aim for a 5-1 exhibition record by beating the Washington Redskins in preseason action. Injuries hinder the Bears who field 16 veterans with under five NFL seasons, including Ron Shanklin, Bo Rather, Walter Payton, and Mike Adamle.
Giants Trade Selfridge to Dolphins for Undisclosed Pick
The New York Giants trade veteran linebacker Andy Selfridge to the Miami Dolphins for an undisclosed draft pick. Selfridge, 27, played 14 games last season as a reserve behind Brad Van Pelt after joining the league via the 1972 San Diego draft and stints with Buffalo.
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NFL Exhibition Report Highlights Scoring and Interceptions
Touchdowns have been scored by special teams. St Louis, 3-2, failed to hold a 17 7 lead and lost to Denver 30 17 last week. The Cardinals have intercepted nine passes in the exhibition season. Atlanta seeks a second straight win after Bartkowski’s three TD passes snapped a four game slide. Green Bay hung on 20 16 as Lynn Dickey went 12 of 18. Buffalo grinding yardage but struggling to stop opponents in a 1 41 loss.
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Exhibition football lineups and game times listed
Exhibition games scheduled across cities include Cleveland Chicago Atlanta Green Bay near Milwaukee Kansas City St Louis New Orleans San Francisco Los Angeles New York Seattle Houston Dallas and Cincinnati. Sunday matches feature Minnesota Denver Philadelphia New England with start times noted in the schedule.
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Dynamic Duo Benny and Billy McGuire Set Wrestling Records
Hendersonville twins Benny and Billy McGuire, the world’s largest at a combined 3474 pounds, tour globally as a tag team. At age 10 they were normal size until German measles hit their pituitary glands, sparking growth. they’ve wrestled professionally for eight years without a loss.
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Benny McGuire Twins Face Weighy Feats and Diet Routines
The article profiles Benny and Billy McGuire, claiming they are agile despite weighing around 700 pounds. It details their planned match in Kings Mountain under the International Wrestling Association, their extreme diets, and plans for intestinal bypass to reach 250 to 300 pounds. It notes Benny is single and calls himself lucky while Billy is married to a Montreal woman. Transportation uses custom vans labeled The World's Largest Twins.
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