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Oakland A's appoint Steve Boros as manager after interviewing eight candidates. Boros signed a one year contract. terms not disclosed. Other brief notes include Iowa State players named to the Big Eight all academic team and preseason conference poll outlooks.
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Panthers Picked Fifth In Mid-Continent Standings
Illinois-Chicago topped the eight team poll to win the title with 20 of 24 first place votes. Western Illinois placed second, Cleveland State third, followed by Eastern Illinois Northern Iowa Wisconsin Green Bay Southwest Missouri and Valparaiso. UNI collected one first place vote and finished just behind fourth by one point.
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Players should fire Garvey
New York report argues that NFL players should vote to ratify the labor treaty and dismiss Ed Garvey, criticizing his leadership during the eight week strike. It notes Garvey shifted demands, failed to secure true concessions, and ultimately capitulated as the season was saved.
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NFL Playoffs Set With 16 Best Records for Postseason
The NFL announced a 16 team playoff field with eight from each conference. Playoffs begin January 9 leading to the Super Bowl January 30 in Pasadena California. Rozelle cited an extra week guarantees at least four home games and set makeup-date stations in the first week of January.
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Networks to resume NFL coverage across NBC CBS ABC
NBC will show seven regional NFL games on Sunday, CBS six in a doubleheader, and ABC will televise the Monday night game San Diego at Los Angeles. CBS slate includes Detroit at Chicago and other noon matchups. NBC features Baltimore at New York Jets and more noon contests.
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War of nerves over contract fuels stiff season ahead
The adversarial talks sparred over a fixed revenue share and a stone set demand. Both sides arrived for negotiations with a chip on the shoulder, risking credibility as they push toward a nine game season and pivotal playoff races. It will be a hard sell to the public.
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