Baseball Strike Settlement Near as Owners Meet in Chicago
The two sides edge toward ending baseballs players strike now in its 18th day as 2 percent owners convene in Chicago with a new proposal. Marvin Miller says progress is close though sticking point remains how players are paid for postponed games or games made up later in the season. John Gaherin carries a proposal similar to previous offers while the strike’s pension issue has been settled.
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Kansas Relays set with world record contenders and stars
The 47th Kansas Relays April 19 22 features top names Kjell Isaksson Hans Lagerqvist Randy Matson Al Feuerbach Charlie Greene and Jim Ryun. Isaksson aims for 18 feet in pole vault and Lagerqvist joins him to threaten KU Relays record. Matson and Feuerbach duel in the shot put while Greene stars in the open 100 and Ryun chases mile glory on comeback bid at Wichita venue. Final events Saturday with pole vault noon open 100 2 25 Glen Cunningham Mile 2 40 and shot put 3 00.
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Panther Netters Rout Allen County in Dual Meet
Neosho County Jaco tennis squad crushed Allen County Red Devils 0-0 in a midweek dual. Mike Arnold beat Steve Nelson 6-3 6-3, Mike Brune defeated Dave Demoret 6-2 6-1, Jin Naff toppled Terry Crane 6-1 6-0. Arnold and Brune top tandem beat Nelson Demoret 6-4 6-2. Panthers improve to 5-2-1 and host Independence Friday.
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Lakers Tie Series With Dramatic Win Over Bucks in LA
Lakers edge Milwaukee 134 133 to even NBA Western finals at 1 1 as Happy Hairston nets the decisive layup with six seconds left. West 28 Goodrich 25 McMillian 42 pace LA in a wild 14 lead changes at capacity 17 505 arena.
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Erie Gridder To Play at Missouri Southern
Erie High School star Bill Ruble signed a football letter of intent with Missouri Southern College in Joplin Missouri. The 6 5 235 pound senior earned all state honorable mention as a football tackle and was named to the CNC League All 2 years. He also starred in basketball as a center and placed sixth in the state track meet with a 50 foot shot put and a 135 foot discus throw.
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Yates Center Doubles Team Ranks Fifth in Lead Tourney
A Yates Center doubles entry in theWomen’s International Bowling Congress tournament in Kansas City sits among leaders after day seven. Kathleen McKinsey and Bertie Chambers hold fifth in Division II doubles with a 1,006 pin total.
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Woman umpire bid wins court ruling in New York Penn League
Bernice Gera 40 wins court backing to umpire in the Class A New York Penn League after a contract dispute. She signed in 1969 with league president Vince McNamara but was blocked by Hank Peters. The dispute centered on sex discrimination and a one year pact details were not released. Investigations into cockfighting spread in Kansas show promoters and participants liable under the criminal code, with findings to be shared with county attorneys.
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Knicks and Celtics Face Off in Eastern Finals Showdown
The Knicks meet the Celtics in the Eastern Conference finals as both teams carry a 3-3 regular season split. The matchup promises a tight series with a balanced mix of offense and defense.
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Controversial Smith Named Track Coach at Oberlin
Olympic champion Tommie Smith has been named assistant athletic director and head track coach at Oberlin College in Ohio, announced by the Washington Star on Wednesday. This follows his earlier protest during the Star Spangled Banner at the Mexico City Games.
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Baseball Meeting for VFW Minor League Officials
A meeting of VFW Minor League baseball officials is set for 7 p.m. Friday at the Chanute Recreation and Parks Department office 178 Highland to draft team rosters. Managers or assistants are required to attend.
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Bullets Trade Gus Johnson To Phoenix
Baltimore reports Gus Johnson known as the Hon eycomb will join the Suns for the next NBA season after being traded Wednesday. The 33 year old enters with two knee surgeries and a $1100000 contract over two years while Baltimore gains a second round draft pick and other considerations. Johnson is the Bullets all time leading rebounder with 7133 boards and 9781 points, averaging 17.4.
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Campanella Moved to Post Surgery Ward in Grassland Hospital
Roy Campanella, former Brooklyn Dodger star, was moved from the intensive care unit to the post surgery medical ward at Grassland Hospital and is in fair condition, officials said Wednesday.
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