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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1976
Page
11
Alumni golf tourney scheduled at Hillandale Country Club on September 30 at 11 a.m. Reservations by contacting Fr. Tom Murphy S.J. at the Prep Alumni Office. Rain date set for October 7.
A Justice Department official told Congress that professional baseball basketball football and hockey should be subject to antitrust laws. He argued that only baseball is exempt and urged applying standard competition rules to the entire pro sports industry, including NFL MLB and leagues in hockey and basketball.
Congress sent to the President a broad tax-tightening bill that raises taxes on professional sports investors by millions. The measure also imposes a 20 percent withholding tax on lottery winnings over 5 000 and horse bets above 1 000. It limits how much of a franchise purchase price can be allocated to player contracts and allows recapture of depreciation benefits. The bill targets sports franchises while aiding amateur groups and faces likely signing into law by President Ford.
The Lakers signed veteran guard Don Chaney to a multi year contract after the Spirits of St. Louis folded. GM Pete Wewel says the team still seeks a big forward to add rebounding and scoring, with talks including Sidney Wicks but not limited to him. Chaney, 30, averaged 10.2 points per game in his NBA career.
Bridgeport’s Fran Bacon criticized fan support after the Purple Knights tied the nationally ranked UConn Huskies 1-1 in a season opener before about 2,000. Dennis Kinney gave Bridgeport an early lead before Medrick Innocent equalized for UConn.
Virginia Carley Peg Nickse and Phoebe Varenelli won Class A at Brownson Country Club. In Class B Nina Emden Mary Folinus and Dot Schaab triumphed, while Class C saw Joan Francis Ruth Curran and Lee Miller post top rounds with Carolyn Klingoff Barbara Harper and Marie Wilson winning.
The Miami Dolphins obtained a court injunction guaranteeing use of the Orange Bowl for the September 26 home opener against the New York Jets. The club posted a $45,000 per-game surety bond and the city seeks higher rent, arguing for a long term lease to fund Orange Bowl improvements.
Free bus service from Norwalk BR Station and free guest moorings and launch run by a boating association. Sponsored by the National Association of Engine and Goat Manufacturers. Neem presents manufacturers’ show for enthusiasts during the event.
The statement argues against charging different rates for separate events and calls for a single, consistent pricing policy for all activities. It frames fairness and transparency as essential, urging organizers to adopt a uniform rate structure.
Ron Roberts becomes Wake Forest University golf coach replacing Jesse Haddock who moves to coach Oral Roberts University. Roberts takes over as program leader while Haddock departs for Oral Roberts to lead their golf team.
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