Nixon Era Antitrust Debate Touches Pro Football Broadcasts
Washington analyses the Kleindienst threat to lift TV blackouts for NFL playoff games. The piece notes antitrust limits, legal history from Toolson to Flood, and how network contracts shape access, with Nixon and Rozelle at odds over public interest and football viewership.
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Richard G. Kleindienst
Richard Nixon
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Hanoi
Moscow
Watergate
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Rozelle
Pete Rozelle
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Department of Justice
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Toolson
Supreme Court
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American Football League
Justice Department
United States District
Allan K. Grim
Superior Court
David Eagleson
Los Angeles
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White House
Redskins
Pennsylvania Avenue
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Fla
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Baltimore
Colts
Jets
Shea Stadium
South and North clash in Blue Gray football game
In Montgomery Alabama the South relies on the nation's total offense leader to extend its edge in the Blue Gray game while the North fields the No. 2 total offense leader to gain ground. Kickoff is 7 p.m. CST as the South leads 18-14-1 in the series. Virginia Tech quarterback Don Strock calls signals for the Grays.
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Pistons Top Bucks as Hawks Drop Slump in Tight Win
Stu Lantz poured in 37 points, including eight in the closing minutes, to lift the Detroit Pistons to a 112 to 105 victory over Milwaukee. The win, tied to first place in the Midwest Division for the Bucks, mirrors a fragile balance in the NBA standings.
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Atlanta Hawks
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Milwaukee
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Bucks
Cavaliers End Hawks Streak in Central Showdown
Cleveland, with one of the league’s worst records, upset Atlanta 115-96 to knock the Hawks out of a tie for first in the Central. Cleveland outboarded 65-41 as Carr and Wilkens combined for 50 points.
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American Basketball Association
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Austin Carr
Lenny Wilkens
Carr
Lou Hudson
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Lantz
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Bucks
Dave Cowens
John Havlicek
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Knicks
Love
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Gail Goodrich
Rudy Tomjanovich
Mike Newlin
Rockets
Otto Moore
Charlie Scott
Suns
Spencer Haywood
Sonics
Nate ‘Thurmond
Warriors
Michigan Tops Boston College in Holiday Festival Quarterfinals
Michigan Wolverines stamped authority at Madison Square Garden with an 88-70 win over Boston College to reach the Holiday Festival semifinals. Russell scored 29 and Wilmore 31 for Michigan, while Alex English led South Carolina and St. John's upset highlights echoed across the day’s games. Rutgers edged Florida in overtime to set up a Gator Bowl title clash with Jacksonville, as others like Memphis State and Wisconsin Milwaukee posted wins.
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Mike Moore
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Jacksonville
Miami
Ohio
Fla
Steve DiPeri
John Somogyi
Tony Miller
Butch Taylor
Phil Lumpkin
Browns Reinstate Skorich On Three Year Head Coach Pact
The Cleveland Browns rehire Nick Skorich as head coach on a three year contract through 1975. Skorich notes staff continuity and goals to finish strong after a 10-4 season and a wild card berth. He previously coached since 1964 and played for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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Nick Skorich
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