Seaver Not Traded Yet Amid Mets Braves Series
Atlanta AP reports Mets ace Tom Seaver says he has not been traded as of Monday night while awaiting possible deal. Seaver cites a strained relation with Mets chairman M. Donald Grant and says he would play for up to four major teams if moved. He notes his 3-1 win over Houston may have been his last Mets game and that fan reaction backs keeping him.
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NBA Faces Financial Plight of Four New Members
The NBA Board of Governors will discuss the finances of the four ABA-derived clubs Denver Nuggets Indiana Pacers New York Nets and San Antonio Spurs at the summer meeting June 14 17 at the Hotel del Coronado In addition Larry O Brien will update on the leagues five year growth plan and the agenda includes television scheduling and the use of three referees per game The four clubs have large debts from ABA days plus a 3.2 million entry fee and 200 000 final payment due June 1 which remains unpaid as members seek possible modifications
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Pate Battles Illness to Defend U.S. Open Title
Jerry Pate, defending his U.S. Open crown at Southern Hills Tulsa, faced serious health doubts after a diagnosis-averse illness limited him to seven 1977 tour events and a long home stretch. He sought relief in Tuscaloosa before resuming practice and voiced confidence in becoming the first since Ben Hogan in 1951 to hold the title.
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Penguins Hire Wilson To Change Their Image
The Pittsburgh Penguins signed Johnny Wilson to a three year coaching contract to reshape the club’s style after a third place Norris Division finish and a first round exit. Wilson, nicknamed The Iron Man for 580 straight games, will replace Ken Schinkel who resigned to become personnel director. Savill stressed a shift to exciting hockey and player accountability as Wilson outlined plans to fix perceived issues with effort and discipline.
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Tracy Austin Steals Spotlight On Wimbledon Path
Tracy Austin, 14, the youngest Wimbledon contender since 1887, stunned pro rivals on a winter tour and earned over 12000 in prize money. Raised in Rolling Hills Estates, she trains at Jack Kramer club with coach Bob Landsdorp and aims to finish high school before turning pro full time. Her parents and five siblings share a tennis dynasty shaping her rise.
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George
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Ee Ee Tate
Bartow to lead UAB basketball program start
UCLA coach Gene Bartow will inaugurate a basketball program at the University of Alabama in Birmingham serving as athletic director and head coach. The plan calls for a 1978-79 season debut with Bartow building the program from the ground up amid support from UAB officials and local college programs.
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Mark Spitz Embraces Being a Has Been at 27
Mark Spitz, once the record holder with seven Olympic golds, says he prefers being a has been to a never was. Now living in Los Angeles at 27, he pursues business and recreation, reflects on Munich glory, and notes ongoing interest in entertainment while endorsing swim equipment.
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NFL Meets to Decide WFL Compensation and Super Bowl Sites
NFL executives open a three day spring meeting in New York seeking a ruling on compensation for former WFL players now in the NFL and examining the Rozelle Rule voided in 1978. Discussions include whether Giants owe Dolphins for Larry Csonka and choosing venues for 1979 1980 and 1981 Super Bowls amid city lobbying and a proposed head slap ban.
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