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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1980
Page
14
Kansas City Royals pitcher Dan Quisenberry, 27, who led the American League in relief, earned about $37,000 last season. He is taking steps to change the uneven pay scale for top relievers in baseball.
Dan Quisenberry, aided by agents Bill Katzbeck and Frank Kinsley, seeks a multi year deal with Kansas City to secure his future. He led the AL with 33 saves in 1980 and was named Royals pitcher of the year by the Kansas City Baseball Writers. He notes arbitration is premature but aims to perform at high level next season.
AP Sports Writer recounts George Steinbrenner announcing a $1 million a year deal for Dave Winfield less than two weeks after Kuhn warned of baseball’s free agent economics. The signing drew Yankee icons and former staff, while Winfield’s agent Dick Moss noted Nolan Ryan’s price tag, underscoring the era’s market values.
New York signs Dave Winfield for a reported eight years at about 1.5 million per season, choosing the Yankees over the Mets after boasting a 40 home run season with San Diego. Reggie Jackson calls New York a lion’s den and notes both Winfield and himself can fit positions in the lineup.
The NCAA Infractions Committee placed Colorado on two years of probation and barred bowl participation through Dec 5, 1981 after finding 62 violations dating back to 1969-70. The case cited improper recruiting inducements, off campus entertainment, and other NCAA rule breaches by CU coaches and staff.
UCLA coach Larry Brown lamented wasted energy as No 3 UCLA narrowly defeated Evansville 69 to 62. Freshman Kenny Fields led UCLA with 17 points while Darren Daye added 16. Evansville fought back from a 15-point halftime lead and limited UCLA’s advantage late.
Sports calendar lists local boys and girls basketball games at KHJH GCHS and GCCC events from Tuesday through Saturday. Key matches include KHJH vs Dodge City Liberal South Ulysses and La Junta, plus GCCC wrestlers at the Fiesta Bowl Classic and Northern Arizona UNM and UNM events.
The Kansas City Chiefs announced Monday that ticket prices will rise by $1 to $2 for the 1981 NFL season. Club level seats will cost $13, sideline field level $11, and the family plan in the end zone $9.
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