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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1972
Page
7
MLB owners rejected a new pension proposal during a round of talks with the players as the strike lingered. The dispute centers on funding levels for health care and retirement benefits with figures around 4 to 6 percent earnings and a proposed 17 percent increase in retirement benefits under consideration.
CLEARWATER Fla Lou Brock discusses past trades his career with the St Louis Cardinals and the Cubs and his view of the MVP award. He recalls a Cubs trade for Ernie Broglio and Bobby Shantz that he says ranks high among poor moves. Brock projects life after baseball including a plan for asset management work.
The scene centers on Lou Brock guiding a young batboy named Kevin Mills. Brock chats with Kevin about staying in school after a three day school suspension for riding a bike in the street. The encounter reveals Brock’s mentorship and his work with the Lou Brock Boys club serving 1,500 youths in St. Louis.
Cincinnati Reds officially canceled the opening National League game against the Houston Astros due to a strike by major league players. The decision ends the scheduled Wednesday date and shifts the season’s start amid labor action.
Miller said in Phoenix on March 29 that no more money is needed beyond the owners offer of 5.94 million and that he would guarantee the difference between the 4 percent plan earnings and its actual rate. He said money is not the issue and accused owners of wanting players to bend to them.
Cedar Falls an all conference linebacker from the University of Northern Town signed a pro contract with the Denver Broncos. Robert Lee a Chicago senior joined as a free agent after a two day Denver tryout camp at week’s end.
Workmen steal some thunder at Town stadium artificial turf ground breaking led by Roy J. Carver of Muscatine who donated stock for renovations. The ceremony, with Frank Lauterbur and coach Montag, saw bids from Skogman, Fick, Ousley, Elliott, and Milliken for the job while newer players and spring drills dominate Hawkeye practice and personnel evaluation.
Cedar Rapids Cardinals hit four long balls led by John Nixon two homers and Jerry Mumphrey one as Sarasota, the St. Louis Cardinals Gulf Coast Rookie League club, battled to a 10 10 ten inning tie. Nixon, Mumphrey and Millan homered, Zimmer added two hits and three baserunner throws. Manager Geiger cited pitching as the flaw and plans final roster choices next week.
In a chaotic roundup of bouts, title chances flickered as several fighters faced off in light welterweight clashes. Notable names from the Anaheim event included Gut Chuck and Heian San, with final scores and outcomes awaiting official verification.
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