Duane Thomas speaks out on contract and race in football
In an AP exclusive interview, Dallas Cowboys star Duane Thomas, once known as The Sphinx, discusses his strained relations with management, a low base contract, and his decision to remain silent. He challenges the idea that players must talk to be paid, and recalls being angered by perceived betrayals from Tex Schramm and Gil Brandt amid a career of discrimination and financial hardship.
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Chmelka Bags First Ever Ace at Garden City CC
Jerry Chmelka owner of Garden City Sale Co. scored his first hole in one on the 150 yard No 8 at Garden City Country Club with a No 7 iron into a strong wind. Teammate Bob Christensen witnessed the shot as Chmelka finished nine holes at 46. His wife Marolyn is noted for golf success in the area.
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Allen Rejects White Sox Pact and Demands Trade
Slugger Richie Allen known as Dick by some arrived late to White Sox spring camp in Sarasota Florida. After a brief meeting with GM Stu Holcomb he asked to be traded claiming lifelong value as a ticket magnet and stating he planned to go home to his mother. Chicago Prefers keeping him but will not release him to another club, Holcomb said he would like him as a player.
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Marymount Selected For AAU Cage Meet
Marymount College earned an at large entry to the AAU basketball tournament March 24 28 in London Ky. The rest of the article covers spring exhibition games and roster negotiations including Allen and Holcomb in a trade impasse and various major league results.
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Labette County junior college coach retires after 17 years
Gene Schickel retires as basketball coach at Labette County Junior College after 17 seasons in which his teams won 201 games and captured the 1960 national championship. John Patterson, former assistant, is named successor and will remain a teacher and golf coach.
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Pro Caged Club to KC Cincy's Plans Branded 'Bush'
The Cincinnati Royals plan to move to Kansas City for 1972-73 with 22 games in KC and 10 in each other city, spreading home games among St. Louis Omaha and Municipal Auditorium. Players threaten to refuse to play if dates are split. Coach Bob Cousy’s future undecided.
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Phillies Rally Past Royals in Spring Exhibition
The Philadelphia Phillies battered Mike Hedlund for five hits and four first inning runs, then beat the Kansas City Royals 7 4. Steve Carlton dominated over five innings, yielding two hits, while Tim McCarver drove in two, Greg Luzinski plated three, and KC replies came from Paul Schaal Keith Marshall and John Mayberg. In Dallas Honolulu Pro Bowl pitch looms as chamber rolls out Texas Stadium Super Bowl plans clash with bond holder concerns.
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Hutch Bumped From National Tourney Upsets Mark First Round
Hutchinson falls 82 72 to Ferruri as Vincennes dominant in 107 83 win over Erie. Sem inole Bolsters bid as Tyler meets Robert Morris in Carthage. Gulf Coast shocks Dalton 78 69 while Paducah edges Arizona Western in a tight finish. Casper defeats State Fair 79 65 and Southern Idaho tops ister County 85 75.
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Havlicek's Hand Ends Celtics 6-Year Drought Drama
The Celtics beat Golden State 124-110 as John Havlicek scored 38 points, moving Boston within two wins of clinching the Atlantic Division title. Other NBA results include New York over Atlanta and Milwaukee clinching the Midwest title behind Kareem Abdul Jabbar's 36.
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Kentucky State eyeing third NAIA title in 35th tournament
Kentucky State coach Lucius Mitchell said the Thornbreds aim to win a third NAIA basketball championship as the 35th annual tournament concludes Saturday night. Kentucky State, 24-5, rides a 14 game win streak after Travis Grant's 60 point first-round record, with West Georgia next, plus other results from first-round games.
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Garden City Telegram Subscription Rates and Staff Notes
Garden City Telegram published daily except Sundays and holidays by The Telegram Publishing Company at 310 N 7th Garden City Kansas 67846. Subscription rates listed for various delivery options. annual and monthly carrier and mail prices with sales tax. staff mentions include Ad Manager and Eastor. Associated Press rights noted.
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