Baseball Maintains Antitrust Exemption In Court Rebuff
The Supreme Court again declined to overturn baseballs antitrust exemption after Curt Floods challenge. The 5-3 ruling leaves the reserve system intact, tying players to one team. Congress has shown little appetite to alter the long standing status despite numerous bills. The decision could influence a potential strike next spring beyond the 1972 disruption.
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Baseball’s Reserve System Faces Fresh Bargaining Waves
The Supreme Court narrows antitrust protection for baseball. Justice Blackmun notes Congress failed to act, urging a fix, while the players and owners brace for renewed talks after the 1972 season. Key figures include Commissioner Bowie Kuhn and Cubs rep Milt Pappas.
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Cepeda Reinstated By Braves After Weekend Walkout
Atlanta first baseman Orlando Cepeda, 34, who left the team before Saturday’s Montreal game and was suspended, returned after meetings with Manager Lyman Harris and Eddie Robinson. Cepeda, recovering from knee surgery, expressed relief but warned he cannot guarantee full participation.
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Pirates End Slump With 16 Hits In Rout
The Pirates bounced back from back-to-back shutouts by pounding the Dodgers 13-3 behind homers by Roberto Clemente Gene Alley and Al Oliver. Clemente moved to 1 275 RBI to lead the all time Pirates list. Oliver said the win showed the team’s talent and pride. In Houston Larry Dierker threw a one hitter in a 3-0 win over the Mets for the Astros fifth straight victory. The Astros closed within a half game of first place Cincinnati in the NL West.
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Cosell Raps Camelot Image Urges Sports Reg Commission
Washington AP sports commentator Howard Cosell attacked the idealized view of athletes and fans as he testified before a Senate subcommittee. He criticized monopolies, TV blackouts, and profit motives in professional sports and urged a commission to regulate excesses, challenging owners and the notion that all contests are pure.
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