Musso Signs With Birmingham Vulcans in WFL Return
Johnny Musso confirmed a short term contract with the Birmingham Vulcans of the World Football League. The former Alabama star and Banks High School alumnus said he will play in Birmingham this season after time with Canada’s Lions where he rushed for 1,029 yards and 10 touchdowns in 1973, despite knee surgeries last season.
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Jabbar signs with Lakers in landmark deal
Lakers owner Jack Kent Cooke bets at least 2.5 million to reverse Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s career with Los Angeles. Abdul Jabbar, 7 foot 3, signs a five year contract claiming he can adapt to any game plan. He’s traded from Milwaukee along with Walt Wesley for Elmore Smith, Brian Winters, and two first round picks.
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Finney Finishes Fifth At USTFF
Henry Finney of Calhoun Community College placed fifth in the triple jump at the USTFF meet held at the University of California Berkeley. He also took seventh in the long jump while Abdul Rahman of the Bay Area Striders won the triple jump.
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Pirates Bow Cardinals 10-2 Behind Homers and 15 Hits
Bruce Kison enjoyed the home run pace as Willie Stargell Rennie Stennett and Al Oliver powered a 15-hit attack in a 10-2 Pirates win over St. Louis. Pittsburgh opened a two game edge in the East with five straight victories.
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NBA and ABA Draft Moves Tie Hawks to Key Prospects
The ABA draft saw Charles Russell of Hartselle picked in round six by Denver, following a fifth round NBA selection. Denver also targets Marvin Webster and David Thompson, with Webster denying an early signings report. The piece notes Hawks owner John Wilcox faces sale issues and NBA fines, complicating big contracts for top picks.
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O'Brien Warns of Narrowing US Olympic Gaps
OS diving coach Dr. Ron O'Brien told Rotary Club that the United States faces a shrinking lead in Olympic sports as communist nations improve. He cited rising competition and described his eight week diving school at Point Mallard as part of addressing the gap.
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Fingers Falls To Twins In Ninth As Hisle Delivers
Oakland reliever Rollie Fingers flopped in a 7-6 loss to Minnesota. Steve Braun fouled off a pitch before Fingers served a two strike ball that Braun lofted into the bullpen and Larry Hisle followed with a game winning single. Orioles beat Indians 8-3. Boston tops Detroit in 12 innings. Yankees rally to beat Brewers 10-7. Army names Sam Fogarty captain of 1975 76 swimming team. O'Brien urges U S Olympic funding changes and training site plans while cautioning against government control.
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