Kuhn assures 1976 baseball season will start on schedule
In St Petersburg UPI reports owners and players battle over the reserve clause but commissioner Bowie Kuhn urges optimism with camp openings planned and start of the season not expected to be affected. Talks continue as unions present new proposals while Nebraska opens its baseball season with a four game southern trip before hosting Buena Vista.
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Players Association
Miller
Lincoln, Neb
Rhode Island Names Four New Assistant Coaches
Rhode Island University announced four new assistant coaches. Pete Adrian joins from Griffin’s staff after four years at Idaho State. Dick Downey adds experience as offensive coordinator with Milford Academy since 1965. Tony Fragomeni comes from Idaho State as graduate assistant. Mike Pariseau joins from Slippery Rock where he spent seven seasons as defensive back coach.
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Kingston, R.I
UPI
Rhode Island
Pete Adrian
Griffin
Idaho State
Dick Downey
Milford
Coach views on year round training and pro talent in sports
Larry Dolan discusses coaching in football and basketball, arguing year round work varies by sport and talent drives success. He cites players from Notre Dame USC and Obie The Ten, notes Federal League’s 1914 threat and eventual collapse, and mentions Reds stars Edd Roush and Hal Chase with scattered references to Covington and Portsmouth.
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Williams
Springfield
Notre Dame
USC
I @le
Ff Laser
Ouckland
Calif
Ned
Brown
Reds
Larry Dolan
Hal Chase
Bestot Bacon Langtume Co
Edd Roush
Covington
Parting shot on TV sports telecast pacing
A reader notes ABC’s Olympic coverage saves the best moments for the end and emphasizes commercials. The remark questions how the network handles the sports and the athletes while maintaining a tough Q and A style for the personnel involved.
Mets Trade Talks Loom Over Seaver Dispute
New York Mets board chairman Don Grant appears cool but admits deep emotions over losses and Seaver. Mets have held talks with seven clubs as they weigh Seaver’s status amid an $800,000 plus three-year request and his unhappiness with the club.
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Milton Richman
UPI
NEW York
M. Donald Grant
New York Mets
Grant
Don Grant
Tom Seaver
Mets
Cy Young
Seaver
Connors Defeats Nastase for Hampton Tennis Title
Jimmy Connors defeated Ike Nastase 6-2 6-2 6-2 to win $15,000 and his fourth straight Hampton tournament crown at the Coliseum Mall International. Nastase earned $8,000. Connors credited steady returns and speed, noting Nastase’s late rallies but sealing the match in straight sets.
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Hampton
UPI
Jimmy Connors
Feisty
Ike Nastase
Connors
Nastase
NFL meeting opens today in Coronado California
The NFL opens its annual meeting in Coronado as owners consider a 1978 Super Bowl site and potential expansion ideas. A draft allocation plan, WFL franchise admissions, and rule changes including field dimensions are under discussion with a late Tuesday briefing expected.
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Coronado
Calif
Mid- Miami
WNAX Bowling Tour Ends Next Weekend in Columbus
WNAX Bowling Tour finishes next weekend at Boulevard Lanes Columbus for April 3 4 finals. Current low scores list Team 2978 Singles 664 Doubles 1252. Top teams include Bordys Clothing Columbus 3277 2 300 Bowl Wahoo 3186. Notables Mike Nichols Omaha 696. High Scratch Omaha 1258 All Events Ron Mulvihill West Point 1873.
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WNAX
Boulevard Lanes
Columbus
Bordy
Larry Dorn
Bluffs
Dennis Beck
Glen Beaumont
Snyder
Wes Curtis
Bob Ae
Madison
Im Struebing
Joe Karnick
Omaha
Ron Mulvihill
West Point
Memorial Tournament pro am adds Mantle DiMaggio Gleason
Former baseball greats Mickey Mantle and Joe DiMaggio join entertainer Jackie Gleason in the field for the Memorial Tournament pro am preview on May 2 in Columbus Ohio.
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Columbus
Ohio
UPI
Mickey Mantle
Joe DiMaggio
Jackie Gleason
Shoemaker Wins 7000th Race In 1973 Victory
Jockey Bobby Shoemaker, age 44, captures his 7000th career win guiding Royal Derby II to a 1 mile 1f turf triumph over 11 rivals. The horse paid 8.20 to win on 3-1 odds after a 1:47 3-5 clocking. Shoemaker, a five-time national riding champion and 10-time money winner, began his career May 20 1949 at Golden Gate Fields.
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Shoemaker
Golden Gate Fields
Maker
BU player Brown named ECAC Division I Player of the Year
Boston University defenseman Peter Brown earned the ECAC Division I Player of the Year honor. He was joined on the All ECAC team by teammates Mike Bruzione and Rick Meagher, with Brown being named to the first unit alongside Bill Gilligan and Richie Smith from New Hampshire and Boston College.
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Centerville
Mass
UPI
Peter Brown
Boston University
Mike Bruzione
Rick Meagher
New Hampshire
Brown
Bill Gilligan
Boston College
Richie Smith
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Fullerton
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NFL
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ABC
Tom ‘Seaver
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Tom
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Columbus 4 Telegram
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Columbus, Nebraska
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Santa Anita
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