Sports milestones from 1954 and 1976
On this date in 1954 Rocky Marciano defeated Ezzard Charles by unanimous decision to defend the heavyweight title. In 1976 the NBA absorbed four ABA teams the Nets Pacers Spurs and Nuggets confirming major league expansion.
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Rockets star Robert Horry injury cited after Mason foul
The Rockets forward Robert Horry dismissed complaints about a rough play from Knicks forward Anthony Mason during Wednesday's game insisting finals demand tough fouling as he recovers from the hit.
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Soccer Through The Ages Summary
A concise catalog of ancient and historical names for soccer from diverse cultures. It lists Chinese tsu chu, Spartans episkyros, Greeks sphennida, Aztecs ullamanztli, Romans harpastum, and Native Americans pasuckquakkohowog, crediting The Name of the Game by Lafe Locke.
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Daulton Reacts to Owners' New Economic Proposal
Phillies player representative Darren Daulton voiced anger in New York as Major League Baseball owners unveiled a new economic proposal. He warned the players union could strike in the coming weeks, calling the offer “the same old stuff” the owners have pushed for years.
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Phillies Tonight on TV Channel 17 Expos 7 30
A sports column discusses looming baseball labor talks between owners and players. The owners push cap on salaries, end salary arbitration, and demand sharing merchandising checks while resisting union investigations. Players fear a Chapter 11 scale crisis and anticipate a strike, with veterans urging restraint amid star salaries.
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Baseball labor fears loom as season stalls for strike
Owners insist profits remain strong from stadiums and advertising while claiming a system rewards service over quality. Players doubt the claim amid past collusion and training lockouts. A potential season‑ending strike could shift focus to teams like Marlins Rockies and the looming World Series chatter.
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