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Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1976

Page

3

Time to decide on one and one rule in baseball

Base ball owners present a 16 page plan to end the reserve system with a one and one rule. The proposal would let players with current contracts become free agents and could trigger a mass movement. Executives say spring training could be delayed while players vote on the plan.

Petersburg Fila Ewnerse Marvin Miller Players’ Association Tampa Obs Tom Seaver New York Mets Mets Charlie Finley Oakland A Rollie Fingers Finley Miller Mike Marshall Los Angeles Dodgers Ken Holtzman Oakland A’s Reggie Smith St. Louis Cardinals Howsam Reds Busch Cardinals Augie Lee MacPhail Chub Feeney Bowie Kuhn Kuhn Ig Actio Iy MacPhail Feeney John Gaherin Rozelle Memphis Moot

Haywood ends Seattle ties as Knicks star leaves town

Former Seattle SuperSonic Spencer Haywood, now with the New York Knicks, says he's through with Seattle after a 113-103 loss. He owns a house there but will live in New York during the off season, citing disapproving crowds and seeking a fresh start. He has averaged six points in each return visit to Seattle as a Knick.

Seattle Haywood New York Knicks

Arlene Hiss Faces Pressure After Debut Race

Arlene Hiss, a California amateur, placed last among finishers in the Jimmy Bryan 150 at Phoenix after lapping 22 times. Drivers threaten boycotts if she competes again, citing safety concerns and demanding more experience before the May Indianapolis 500 bid.

Phoenix, Ariz Arlene Hiss Dick King USAC Tustin Calif Trenton N.J

MSU officials quiet as Burt Smith resignation discussed

MSU officials have not commented while attorney Fred Abood says the school proposed Burt Smith resign. Smith, 59, is coordinator of special projects after being ousted as athletic director last October amid NCAA findings of 34 misconduct instances in MSU football. Abood says no formal notice yet and notes Smith has 22 years tenure and cannot be fired.

East Lansing Mich Michigan State University Burt Smith Smith MSU Denny Stolz Stolz Fred Abood Abood Clifton Wharton NCAA Spartans Michigan State Wharton Robert Perrin Perrin

Jan Stephenson Wins Big Chance After Long Grind

Jan Stephenson, after years of near-misses on the LPGA tour, finally clinches a major shot at the Dinah Shore Winner's Circle. The Palm Springs native battled back from repeated heartbreak to win last month, with Mission Hills as the stage for her breakthrough.

Jan Stephenson Karol Stonger NEW York (Ap Palm Springs Calif Mission Hills Dan New York LPGA Carol Mann

Odds Against Memphis Getting NFL Berth Despite Big Show

Canadian magnate John Bassett seeks an NFL franchise for Memphis as expansion talks unfold at the league meetings. Memphis boosters press for 1976 entry while Seattle and Tampa Bay loom as established expansion contenders amid player contract and CBA uncertainties.

Memphis Jack Stevenson SAN Diego John Bassett Tennessee National Football League Bassett NFL Pete Rozelle Renin Bay Seattle Larry Csonka Paul Warfield Jim Klick Miami Dolphins Rozelle Birmingham WFL NEL

Wyrrs Spitfire Promises Safe Engine After Run Problem

A reader claims the Wilk Wyrrs Spitfire fixes an engine that won t stop after ignition off. The ad warns heavy carbon build up can be dangerous and urges car owners to add Spit-Hre to fuel.

Wyrr's Wymn

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