Athletes Seek Exemptions From Pay Board Rules
Washington AP report notes Ed Garvey of the NFLPA urged exempting pro athletes from wage controls arguing short career spans. Testimony listed PGA, MLB, AFTRA leaders backing exemptions while a prior Pay Board member proposed thresholds. The discussion focused on 5.5 percent limits and how raises should be distributed among teams and individuals.
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Ed Garvey
Garvey
National Football League Players’ Association
Devlin Edges Houston Open In Rain Delayed Win
Bruce Devlin claimed the Houston Open title after a rain delayed final round at Westwood Country Club. He nailed a tough sand shot on 14 and birdied 17 to finish par 72 for a 278 total, two strokes ahead of runners-up Doug Sanders Tommy Aaron and Lou Graham.
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Bruce Devlin
Armidale
Australia
Devlin
Miami
Westwood Country Club
Doug Sanders
Tommy Aaron
Lou Graham
Aaron
Graham
Sanders
Auto racing grows despite economy and media limits
Talladega reports record crowds and near sellouts as NASCAR gains appeal. Bill France Jr. cites tighter schedules, closer competition, and strict rules as key to growth. He notes 500 mile races with high speed finishes and strong fan interest across Grand National events. Ed Marinaro earns honorary Thompkins County citizenship. Bernard Ward named captain of Maine indoor track team.
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Bill France Jr
France
National Association For
Bill France Sr
Bheforgy
Grould Anioy
Riverside
Calif
Nascar
Crono
Maine
Bernard ‘Jake’ Ward
Fitchburg
Mass
University of Maine At
Orono
Ongley Crosby Lead Spartansburg Mixed Couples Bowling
Paul Ongley posted a 210 top score with a 202 in the evening in the Spartansburg Mixed Couples League. Marlene Crosby led the women with 193 as Rose Huffman had the top series at 504 among other high scores.
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Paul Ongley
Spartansburg
Marlene Crosby
Rose Huffman
Spartanburg
Nite Owl Holds Awards Banquet
The Friday Nite Owls bowling league held its annual banquet at the Moose Club on East Washington Street with awards and officer elections. Murphy's Plaza Store, the league winning team, received trophies along with sponsor AR Artie Shaw. Members include Evelyn McKuhn Sandy McCray Wilma Vanssens and Gladys Field. Door prizes went to Liza Hastman and Darlene Towns. Elected officers: Wilma Vanssens president May Roberts vice president Sandy McCray secretary treasurer.
Expos Hit List Not Enough in 5-2 Loss to Dodgers
Montreal collected 11 hits off Claude Osteen but could not push runs across as the Dodgers scored four in the fourth and held on for a 5-2 victory. Ron Hunt and Mike Jorgensen drove runs for the Expos, while Steve Garvey homered for Los Angeles. Hank Aaron's playing status remained day to day due to neck arthritis with Atlanta.
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Montreal Expos
Claude Oste
Huns
Expos
Pete Mikkelson
Dodgers
Los Angeles
Steve Garvey
Osteen
Ron Hunt
Dodger
Dick Dietz
Mike Jorgensen
Ron Fairly
Hunt
Johnny Callison
Chicago Cubs
Yankee
Darwin slips in AL after 100 point week drop
The 20 year old Darwin loses rookie status as his batting average falls 25 points to .339 after a 0 for 4 night in the Yankees 5 3 Twins game. He led the AL a week ago with .439 while teammates Braun and Thompson rise in the batting rankings. Darwin still leads the AL in RBI and home runs with 20 and six.
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Bobby Darwin
Darwin
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Twins
Los Angeles Dodger
Steve Braun
Danny Thompson
Bratin
Thompson
Rico Carty
Atlanta Braves
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