Value debate rages over what a ballplayer is worth
UPI reports Frank Lane argues players are worth only 10 000 to 15 000 for physical exertion while others like Marvin Miller cite intangibles such as leadership and fan drawing power. The discussion centers on stars including Frank Robinson Juan Marichal Tom Seaver Vida Blue and others with salaries cited from 14 500 to 156 000.
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Sandy Koufax
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Major League Baseball Players’ Association
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Miller
Branch Rickey
Larry MacPhail
Ace Mets Pitcher Seaver Signs Record 1972 Contract
New York pitcher Tom Seaver signed a 1972 contract with the Mets for about 120000, becoming the highest paid player in New York baseball and the youngest to reach that sum in a single season. He posted a 20 10 record and 1 76 ERA with 289 strikeouts last season.
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Tom Seaver
Tom Terrific
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Longhorns Named Favorites In Lubbock Poll For 1972 Baseball
Texas Longhorns predicted to win the Southwest Conference pennant in the 3rd annual Lubbock Avalanche-Journal poll with 58 of 70 points. Texas A&M and Texas Tech tied for second at 52, TCU fourth, Baylor fifth, SMU and Rice trailing.
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Baytown Pair Sign Letters with Southwestern Louisiana
Baytown teammates Lloyd Hargrove and Jerry Boucher signed football letters of intent with Southwestern Louisiana University on Thursday. Hargrove is a 225 pound tackle and Boucher a 195 pound defensive end.
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Lloyd Hargrove
Jerry Boucher
Southwestern Louisiana University
Dierker Signs Astro Contract
Houston Astros general manager Spec Richardson announced Larry Dierker signed for the 1972 season. Dierker, who went 12-6 last year, was hampered by a lingering arm ailment during the season.
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Spec Richardson
Houston Astros
Cuero Gobblers Win Tight Warmup Over Sommerville
Cuero Gobblers edged Sommerville 55 to 50 in a final quarter surge to push their season record to 27 5 in a warmup for regional play. Tanny Johnson led with 18 points Lucien Johnson added 15 and John Blackwell 11 as the team prepared for Tuesday's Class AAA regional showdown in San Marcos.
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San Marcos
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Summerville
Lucien Johnson
John Blackwell
Sinton CHS Golfers Take Third In Regional Tourney
Cuero golfers place third at Sinton Texas with Reed Wagner leading the Green and White with 76 at San Patricio course. Beeville wins at 301, Sinton 309, other teams Calallen 334 Robstown 337 Bishop 358 Edna 340 Aransas. Next meet April 28 in Port Lavaca.
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