Finley trade rift mirrors past baseball sales debates
Milton Richman notes how rival clubs might avoid court battles over multi million player sales by including minor leaguers in trades. He cites Charlie Finley and past deals like Bill DeWitt’s aggressive cash games with Vern Stephens Jack Kramer and Les Moss as examples of big money moves and retroactive recoveries.
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Royals Race to First in Busy July Schedule
Kansas City Royals remain in first place in the American Western Division as June ends. The team schedules seven home games before the All-Star break, hosts the California Angels and Oakland A’s, then faces Texas, Minnesota, New York, and Detroit in a packed seven-game trip. Fan attendance climbs past half a million, with All-Star voting for Brett, Money, Patek, Otis, McRae, and Mayberry active.
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Ak Sar Ben Race Entries Feature Friday Card
Racing program from Ak-Sar-Ben lists Friday June 25 entries across nine races with purses from 4200 to 25000 dollars. Horses include No Boy 117 and Whited 122 among many named runners, with various claims, ages, and conditions.
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King
Des Reeves
Nebraska
Schwenkhart
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Negurra McBride
Orphanee Wing Brown
Lindy Bride Ecottey
Royals Fall to Denver as Rain-Shortened Schedule Looms
United Press International reports division leaders Oklahoma City and Omaha lost Wednesday in a rain shortened schedule. Iowa defeated Wichita 6-2 in the first portion of what was to be a doubleheader.
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Ak-Sar-Ben Race Results From Wednesday Meet in Omaha
Results at Ak-Sar-Ben show multiple races with payouts and winning horses including He's A Alone Jam Session Page's ee Theatrics Mr Big Bells Hold The Onions Miss Lanette Hustlin Hanna Proud State Easter Guest Baggo Quivira Bonnie Brave Lucky Lake Cariscat W.G. Holme Denver Doll Dusty Burt Little Bit Salty with exacta and tote figures and a reported attendance of 11,266 and mutuel handle of 1,017,725.
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Little Bit Salty
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Seeded players dominate at Wimbledon heat
In a scorching Wimbledon round, top seeds advance to quarterfinals. Jimmy Connors wins easily over Ismael El Shafei as John Newcombe survives a tough clash with John Feaver amid blistering serves and slippery grass. Chris Evert and Evonne Goolagong move on in women's singles while other seeds like Vilas Tanner and Okker win in straight sets.
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John Andrews
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Stan Smith
Gerald Battrick
Carner Predicts Battle of LPGA Stars at Babe Zaharias Invite
JoAnne Carner says the Babe Zaharias Invitational at Tanglewood in Chagrin Falls Ohio will feature a clash of LPGA superstars. With par 72 and 6211 yards the layout favors steady, precise play and even par could contend among 78 pros and 9 amateurs. Winners earn up to 100000 dollars with 15000 for the top prize and 11600 for runner up.
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Seabees Shine at Sprint Meet with Multiple Golds
Columbus Seabees dominated the 6th annual Sprint Meet drawing 300 swimmers. Jennifer Lee led 8-under with four golds in butterfly backstroke freestyle and free relay, while Beth Bixenmann for 11-12 captured multiple top finishes. The Seabees also won a triangular over Kearney and Norris of Grand Island 499 to 0.
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Strickler Draws Lincoln Golfers in Hillcrest Event
Ron Strickler selected to face Steve Sargeant in Hillcrest Country Club match play. The 32 player field includes Tom Olson and Mike Ley among others from Omaha and Lincoln with 14 of last year’s top 16 finishers. Craig Moyer leads five Lincoln-area players after a 69 at Holmes Park in recent qualifying.
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Kurt Behlen Leads Izaak Walton Blue Rock League Meet
Kurt Behlen hit 48 of 50 rocks as Bordy's Clothing won team honors with 224 points in the Izaak Walton Blue Rock League. Dean Kallenbach 47, Doug Bohaty 46, Dan Boss 46, Stetz Dreifurst 45. Team leaders include Ogdar eon 221, Budweiser 219, Greiners 218, BC 213, Person's 212, 1st National 210, B-K Repair 209, Keen Korner 208, Lark Bar 198.
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Ali Inoki World Martial Arts Championship Prospects
Ali rests his voice and trains for a rumored $9 million payday in Tokyo for the bout with Antonio Inoki billed as the world martial arts championship. Promoters promise a winner take all contract and expect a national televised spectacle drawing thousands of Japanese fans and big gate receipts.
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Boulevard Lanes Mixed Night Results
Tuesday night bowling at Boulevard Lanes shows Kathy Gallo 201 and 547 for series with Jerry Schmid 217 and Tom Shemek 504 in Mixed Nuts totaling 1 986. Rich Preister posted 206.
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