New Breed Owners Push to End Baseball Strike Behind the Scenes
George Steinbrenner and Edward Bennett Williams spearhead efforts to resolve the labor impasse. They met with Commissioner Kuhn in New York to press for action, arguing for modernizing the game amid a shift to big business and TV marketing, while other owners show unity but clear divisions. Sixto Lezcano leaves St Louis for Puerto Rico as players strike over human and baseball rights, hoping for free agency opportunities for younger players.
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Post strike baseball talks begin in New York summit
Management and players set to meet at 2 p.m. in New York for the first bargaining session since the strike began. Owners including Williams Steinbrenner and Chiles plan to join with Commissioner Bowie Kuhn to move talks forward, as 64 games have been canceled and salaries loom.
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Davis Lynch clash in five hour NFL antitrust session
In Los Angeles, Raider owner Al Davis and NFL attorney Patrick Lynch spent five hours cross examining each other in a district court antitrust trial over the Raiders move to the Los Angeles Coliseum. Davis defended fans and argued for league input on game locations.
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Boston’s 87 year old fan eyes strike over electric bills
Dick Casey Boston’s No 1 baseball fan 87 says the baseball strike only cuts his electric bills not his passion. He keeps watching the Red Sox and Little League while criticizing player salaries and owners. Casey recalls a 1914 Braves tryout and predicts Boston will win about 95 games.
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Royals announce ticket exchange plan for strike games
Kansas City Royals outline exchange and refund rules for fans with individual game tickets for games not played. Tickets may be exchanged for comparably priced certificates by mail or at the stadium 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. starting Tuesday.
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Nicklaus Starts 1981 Open With Renewed Focus
Jack Nicklaus arrives at Merion with a changed outlook for the U S Open saying he now feels confident and aligned with his goals. He explains altering his schedule to emphasize majors, finished second in the Masters, and aims to defend his title amid a year without a win.
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Simpson tops field at Southwind Country Club Invitational
Marty Simpson wins the championship flight at the Southwind Invitational with a 36 hole total of 148. Bernie Caldwell and Eric Mark finish second and third at 150 and 151. Brad Johnson wins the first flight with 159, Bill Lewis 160, Bob Vestal 163. Bobby Dobson takes second in the second flight with 166, Bob Deymeb 169, Bud Harris 170. Trex Lusk wins the third flight with 173, Chuck McKenna tops the fourth with 187, Bruce Jackson and Leon Martinez tie for second at 181 in the third flight, hom Faulkner and Harold Box tie for fourth at 192 in the fourth. The Havels stay close as action opens Friday morning.
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