Strike Ends Owners Win Grid Battle
The pro football strike ended with owners securing a four year deal worth 19.1 million dollars for fringe benefits and pensions. The Players Association sought 25.8 million while owners offered 18.1 million. The pact lasts until 1974 aligning with CBS NBC and ABC TV contracts. Regular season start remains Sept 20 but pay television could alter the landscape.
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Major League Landings Opening Night AL Matchups
The schedule lists Kansas City at Chicago with Butler and Morehead as likely starters, New York at Cleveland led by Peterson against Horgan, Boston at Baltimore featuring Culp and McNally, and Washington visiting Detroit with Brunet and McLain also on the mound for night games.
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Pro Football Preseason Opens After Strike Settlement
The NFL pre season begins Saturday with exhibitions and one schedule change. Browns and Rams move to Saturday night to allow extra practice. Packers vs Giants charity game set. Chiefs to Detroit and Vikings to Canton highlight opening week amid strike aftermath.
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Braves Rally Past Astros To Split Twin Bill
In Houston, Orlando Cepeda hit his 23rd homer and King added an eighth to back Ron Reed as Atlanta beat the Astros 3-1 in the nightcap to split the doubleheader. Houston won the opener 7-5 behind Bob Watson's three RBIs and Doug Rader's two.
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