Nuggets land seven footer Webster in five year deal
Marvin Webster known as The Human Eraser signed a five year contract with the Denver Nuggets. The 7 foot Morgan State standout hopes to lift the Nuggets to the ABA title next season. Contract terms cited as about 1.2 to 1.5 million. Webster chosen Denver over Atlanta, citing team interest and fit rather than money. He plans to move to Denver in August to prep for the season.
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Nuggets' Carl Scheer named top executive
Carl Scheer, president and general manager of the Denver Nuggets, was chosen ABA Executive of the Year by peers in The Sporting News. The award, also earned previously with Carolina Cougars in 1973, follows his drafting success and season turnaround that produced 65 wins, a division title, and a new arena plan.
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Barry seeks higher pay to secure future with Warriors
AP reports Rick Barry says his compensation is not commensurate with his abilities and wants more money or a TV role to secure his financial future. The 31-year-old Warriors star faces a difficult choice as he weighs staying with Golden State against bolstering earnings and future security.
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Pele fails to score but Cosmos beat Toronto 2-0
New York Cosmos star Pele did not score or assist in his professional debut but directed the NASL side to a 2-0 victory over Toronto Metro-Croatia before a sellout crowd of 22,000. He called the match a learning start as he adapts to the American ball and noted his team’s on field leadership. Cosmos improve to 10-4-6, Toronto falls to 4-7.
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Longmont Tops Greeley Legion A 10-0 After First Inning
Longmont defeats Greeley Legion A 10-0 with a 10-run first inning as Wheeler the Dealer struggles early. Greeley pitchers issued seven walks in the frame and made two costly errors, with key hits from Howard Fry and Scott Aberle.
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Cook left wins pigeon race at Kearney and Omaha meets
Adam Cook of Fort Lupton swept top honors in Kearney Nebraska to Greeley pigeon Trace by taking first second and third places in the race with AU?AGIY 45 Blue Bar Cock posting 1160.593 yards per minute. Other Cook entries and Kelsey pigeons dominated several national finishes amid bad weather in Omaha.
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