Dick Barrett and the perils of incentive bonuses in baseball
Tracey Souter Barrett known as Dick Barrett from Montoursville Pa had a 20 year pitching career with multiple MLB clubs and a Pacific Coast League dominance with Seattle. The piece traces his varied contracts a rule change banning incentive bonuses and the broader debate over player pay and the reserve system.
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Plum Bold and Farm Bold Ruler Colt Shine in 1971 Wins
Plum Bold a 3 year old Calu met Farm Bold Ruler colt, rode by Eddie Maple in all eight 1971 races, scored three victories and showed steady form on the track.
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Jets claim flawless Boys Club basketball season
The Jets finished the Boys Club basketball season with an unbeaten record. Team members include Steve Carter Robbie Albano Chuck Cramer Kenney Walker Bob Patton Rob Patton Jim Thomas Allen Cardwell Dennis Allred Thomas Gray Barry Rossignolo and Slugger Allred.
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Jets
Steve Carter
Robbie Albano
Chuck Cramer
Kenney Walker
Rupp weighs political bid as Kentucky lingers on coach fate
UK coach Adolph Rupp said he would run for Congress if the university blocks his basketball career, filing deadline looming. A five man committee will review candidates to replace Rupp, with Joe Hall among speculated successors. Rupp, famed for 879 career victories, has no prior political experience but seeks public service in agriculture.
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Othe College
N.J. Pisacano
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Piscano
Lakers Set NBA Records With Season Highs And Marks
The Lakers led offensive output at 121.0 points per game and finished with 69 wins and a .841 winning percentage, the best in NBA history. Wilt Chamberlain posted a .649 shooting percentage on 764 attempts with 496 makes and 1,572 rebounds. Kareem Abdul Jabbar led in attempts with 2,019 and hit .574. Marin earned the first free throw title of his six year pro career, while Wes Unseld averaged 17.6 for Baltimore and Chicago posted 102.9 points allowed per game.
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Houston
Goodrich
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Registration Set At Athens
Youth baseball and girls softball registration in Athens takes place April 4 and 5 at Athens High School gym. All leagues sign up with times 6 to 7 p.m. on the 4th and 3 to 6 p.m. on the 5th.
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Hole in One at Point Mallard Golf Course
Stencer Hall of 1304 Cloverdale Ave SW scored a hole in one on the par 3 147 yard No 11 hole at Point Mallard Golf Course. He used an 8 iron for his ace in his first career hole in one while playing with Gill Corbett Jack Snow and Bob Foster.
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Austin Boosters Meeting Tonight at Austin High
Austin High School Booster Club will meet at 7 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Head basketball coach Joe Jones will discuss the team's trip to the 4 A tournament in Tuscaloosa. New head football coach Frank Sadler will be introduced and speak.
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Harness trainer Herve Filton sets 343 world records
In 1971 Herve Filton guided 343 harness winners, amassing 1,915,945 dollars in purse earnings as a key figure in the sport.
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McCarthy Fired as Braves Lose Draft Lottery Chance
The Braves lost a coin flip with Portland for top draft pick while Buffalo, after a 22 of 82 season, earned second. John McCarthy was dismissed as coach after Dolph Schayes had begun the season. no successor named as Eddie Donovan said they are taking time to find one.
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Portland Trail Blazers
Portland
Buffalo
John McCarthy
Dolph Schayes
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Eddie Donovan
Bulldogs land multiple signees as SEC teams announce class
Alabama Kalski of Canton Ohio averages 28 points and 15 rebounds per game while David Mitchell of Coeburn Virginia posts 29 points. Vanderbilt signs Ray Feher 25.2 ppg Alpena Michigan. Georgia inks Roy Holland Toccoa Georgia and David Lucey Rockville Centre New York with Ed Peterson transferring from South Carolina not eligible until 1973 74. Mississippi State signs 7 footer Dale Hathorn Houston Mississippi and Charley Tipton Hernando Mississippi. Auburn adds three players including Richard Tormey Bibb Graves Millerville Alabama along with Gene Swindle Miami Florida and Steve Turner Memphis Tennessee all state links.
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Toccoa
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Rockville Centre
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Ed Peterson
Peterson
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Ala
Tigers
Gene Swindle
Northwest High
Miami
Steve Turner
Tredwell High
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Florence State Purple White Intrasquad Game Postponed
The Florence State Purple White intrasquad game is moved to next week due to wet field conditions. Coach Darrell Mack leads spring practice with a 7:30 p.m. Tuesday kick off for the Lions' highlight session.
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