Kuhn Pushes Washington Ahead of Toronto Expansion
UPI reports Commissioner Bowie Kuhn urged the American League to provide a suitable franchise for Washington before expanding to Toronto. MLB owners had already granted 1977 expansion to Seattle and Toronto, with Kuhn demanding prior Washington protections within seven days. Lee MacPhail said the AL would proceed, inviting talks with the NL and commissioner over Washington options.
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New York
UPI
Bob Short
Washington Senators
Arlington
Tex
Bowie Kuhn
Major League Baseball
Toronto
Washington
Kuhn
National League
Seattle
Col
American League
Lee MacPhail
MacPhail
M4th
Messersmith In Free Agency Battle With Yankees
New York Yankees press claim over pitcher Messersmith after four hour meeting with Commissioner Kuhn failed to settle the free agent dispute. The case centers on an unsigned memo and whether Osmond's agreement binds Messersmith or is public record, with Players Association leaders noting no public record exists.
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New York
UPI
Andy Messersmith
Bowie
New York Yankees
Kuhn
Messersmith
Los Angeles Dodgers
Osmond
California
Abe Paul
Yankees
Dick Moss
Players Association
Marvin Miller
Paul
Huskers Clinch Two More Wins in Early Season Sweep
Lincoln Nebraska United Press International reports the Nebraska Huskers beat Concordia and improved to 6-10 after Glysmann and Winum homered in the first two innings. Glismann belted the first homer of the year for the Huskers.
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Lincoln
Neb
UPI
Glysmann
Larry Winum
Cornhuskers
Concordia
Glismann
Huskers
Mets Place Vail on 21-Day Disabled List
Outfielder Mike Vail was placed on the 21 day disabled list by the New York Mets and ordered to remain inactive. Vail batted .302 in 38 games after being called up from the minors last summer and was with the team in early February.
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ST. Petersburg
Fila
UPI
Mike Vail
New York Mets
Vail
Red Sox face three DHs problem in spring camp
Boston manager Darrell Johnson weighs keeping three hitters in a crowded lineup as Steve Dillard competes for a utility role. Lynn, Rice and Evans headline a strong outfield while Tiant Jenkins House and Aase shape the pitching outlook for the season.
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Winter Haven
Fila
UPI
Boston Red Sox
Darrell Johnson
Baltimore Orioles
New York Yankees
Johnson
Yankees
Catfish Hunter
Orioles
Lee
Steve Dillard
Red Sox
Baltimore
Lynn
Carl Yastrzemski
Rico Petrocelli
Rice
Dwight Evans
Carlton
Fisk
Rick Burleson
Luis Tiant
Ferguson Jenkins
Yastrzemski
Petrocelli
J Jenkins
Texas
Tom House
Atlanta Braves
Don Aase Teats
Gene Michael
Bowling results from Boulevard Lanes and Columbus Bowl
Major Kurt Behlen rolled 598 and 227 and 225 in bowling at Boulevard Lanes while Al Hanus and Martin Kresha posted scores including 235 and 204. Other lines list a series of scores by players in various leagues including women's, senior citizens, and Lutheran leagues with multiple 200s and several 600+ series.
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Asults
Kurt Behlen
al Hanus
Martin Kresha
Larry Zywek
Gene Zegers
Jerry Priester
Warren Lund
Ray Hough
Everett Hough
Gene Elliott
Dale Electronic Women's League
Elaine Nadrchal
Rita Fuhr
Kaye Becher
Toni
Vera Cuddeford
Dode Cuddeford
Cyril Birkel
Rounders
Joe Karnik
Leon Miller
Eldie Stohl
Cesh
Don Beerbohm
Oren Stepanek
Bill Kurtenbach
Floyd Arnsmith
Clem Morgan
Carl Rybo
Lutheran League
Kevin Soalfeld
Ted Soalfeld
Harry Rosche
Kenny Brandt
Vern Behle
Dennis Muth
Gary Badie
Charlotte Weisser
Sherry Thomsen
Berle Hansen
Esther Bolton
Sandra Haynie nets hole in one amid LPGA event drama
Sandra Haynie praised a $5,000 ace during the first round of the $200,000 Winners Circle LPGA event as players chase a record $2.5 million season. Kathy McMullen and Susie Maxwell Benning shot 68 to share the lead while the tour eyes two additional $200,000 events in coming fixtures.
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Sandra Haynie
Texas
Colgate
Big Apple
Calabasas Park
Los Angeles County
Kathy McMullen
Susie Maxwell Benning
Mets finally break win drought in dramatic 11th inning
Mets rally with three runs in the 11th to beat the Pirates 5 1. Joe Frazier, in his first season as Mets manager, notes the long road since 1962 and reflects on past success as a minor league skipper. Jerry Martin, Bobby Tolan, and Jay Johnstone homer in a day of late-inning offense.
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Ken Rosenberg
UPI
Joe Frazier
New York
Mets
Casey Stengel
Frazier
Casey
New York Yankees
Pittsburgh Pirates
Jerry Martin
Bobby Tolan
Jay Johnstone
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Rowland Office
Dave May
Atlanta
Baltimore
Jack Billingham
Cincinnati
White Sox
Joe Coleman
Detroit
Houston
Tom Paquette
Kansas City
Yankees
Larry Buttner
Montreal
Boston
Ken Reitz
San Francisco
San Diego
Joe Lis
Cleveland
Cubs
Oakland
Brightest feature on Astros uniforms shines this season
COCOA Fla. UPI The Houston Astros focus on eye catching orange sun burst jerseys while facing a weakness filled season. Manager Bill Virdon plans faster play and pitching upgrades including bullpen help and one or two starters. Notable strengths Cesar Cedeno Bob Watson Greg Gross. new faces Joe McIntosh Leon Roberts Gene Pentz. Outlook hopes for escape from cellar and potential manager of the year.
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Cocoa
Fla
UPI
Houston Astros
Astros
Bill Virden
Virdon
Cesar Cedeno
Bob Watson
Greg Gross
Joe McIntosh
San Diego
Leon Roberts
Detroit
Gene Pentz
Brewer leads Greensboro in PGA tour event
Gay Brewer and Jim Wiechers tied for the lead at 5 under par 66 entering the second round of the Greater Greensboro tournament at Sedgefield Country Club. Brewer, 44, a Masters champion, says he is playing as well as ever while Wiechers, 31, hopes to improve after a slow start.
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Greensboro
N.C
UPI
Gay Brewer
Jim Wiechers
Brewer
Wiechers
Sedgefield Country Club
Notice to bidders for Gerald Gentleman Station fire protection
Nebraska Public Power District invites sealed bids for Contract 72-276 Station Fire Protection Systems at Gerald Gentleman Station near Sutherland Nebraska. Bids due May 7 1976 at 10 00 a m CDT in Columbus. Bid documents may be obtained for $10 refundable.
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Nebraska Public Power District
Gerald Gentleman
Sutherland
Nebraska
J.M. White
Columbus
C.D.T
P.O. Box
A.J. Davis
Stearns-Roger Incorporated
South Ash
Denver
Colorado
Board of Directors
D.W. Hill
Fonner Park race results Grand Island Neb
Results from Fonner Park include winner payouts for each race with prices and placing. Notable exacta and double payoffs are listed along with attendance and mutuel handle figures.
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Fonner Park
Grand Island, Neb
UPI
Sonny's Duchess
Be Like Silky
Jackling Jack
Goodnsturdy
Miss Ardys
Kimjawannie
Masked Roman
National Armor
Rollicking Boy
Duke of Wisner
Exacta
Easter Hero
Kenya
Bishop Brown
Mutuel
NBC-TV Wins Exclusive Rights to ABA Playoffs
NBC-TV has acquired exclusive rights to the ABA playoffs with coverage starting Sunday April 11. Commissioner Dave DeBusschere said fans will have an opportunity to see tremendous talent and exciting teams in the ABA.
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New York
UPI
American Basketball Association
Nbc-Tv
ABA
Dave DeBusschere
Thanks and acknowledgments fill local classifieds
Readers express gratitude for support after events and illnesses. Messages thank bands donors doctors nurses churches and neighbors, with special mentions of families and community groups for visits cards memorials and comfort.
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Fathers of
St. Ben’s
Joe F. Cerny
Behlen Hospital
Henry C. Romshek
Estate Knapp hearing set for April in Vernon Knapp appointment
Estate No. 4638 of Otto A. Knapp appoints Vernon D. Knapp as administrator. Hearing set for April 15, 1976 at 10 45 a.m. Dated March 23, 1976. Sealed bids for Contract No. 72 624 Gravel Bridge Material for Gerald Gentleman Station near Sutherland Nebraska due by 10 00 a.m. CST April 16, 1976 in Columbus office. District will award to responsible bid.
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Platte County
Nebraska
Rose L. Sander
State OF
First National Bank and Trust Company
Columbus
Gerald E. Rouse
City Planning and Zoning Commission of
Colu Nebraska
Council Chamber of City Hall
Valley
27Th Avenue
Clair Miller
Geraldo E. Rouse
Virginia Mlinar Miller
Otto A. Knapp
Vernon D. Knapp
Nebraska Public Power District
Gerald Gentleman
Sutherland
J.M. White
14Th Street
C.S.T
P.O. Box
Generation Engineering Department
A.J. Divis
Stearns
Roger Incorporated
South Ash
Denver
Colorado
Board of Directors
D.W. Hill
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Olumabus
Nebras Kuhn
Andy
Columbus 4 Telegram
Sandra
City OF Columbus
Y. Leoa. Boettcher
Harley Loseke
Behlen Community Hospital
Don Schwarz
Kathryne Drog
Bruno Savage
Knights of Columbus
American Legion
E.D. Noonan
Margaret Robert Brock
AVON
Agricultural Park
Northrup King Lawn
Middle Lawn
Wertz Rental
23Rd Street
Ort
Fleischer Drugs
Auto Parts
Edelbock
Oldsmobile
Firestone
FALCON AUTO PARTS/SALVAGE
48Th Ave
Hiway
Columbus Metal Industries
Jack Conrad Rogers
Riley Motor Co
North
P.O
Columbus Telegram
City
Gays
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