WFL Lands Miami Trio Amid Bid to Topple NFL
The World Football League signs three Miami Dolphins stars Larry Csonka Jim Kiick and Paul Warfield for 1975 in a 3.4 million package. They will receive 1 million next Wednesday with the rest paid as they play the season. The move sparks a league wide talent hunt as WFL clubs pool funds and eye more NFL players while the NFL responds with higher offers and rule changes to boost offense.
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John and Reitz named NL Players of the Week
Lefty Tommy John of Los Angeles earned his second shutout and third complete game to improve to 5-0 with a 0.86 ERA, while Ken Reitz of the Cardinals collected 13 hits in 21 at bats and batted .425 to top NL. Reitz led St. Louis with two doubles and a triple. Rivera surged in Miami racing standings by riding four wins.
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Tarkanian Seeks Hearing Over NCAA Violations
LAS VEGAS AP Jerry Tarkanian UNLV basketball coach asked for a hearing to refute NCAA recruiting violation charges tied to his Cal State Long Beach tenure. Attorney Richard Phillips warned of legal action if not granted, as NCAA had charged Long Beach and suspended the school for three years.
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Two Homers In One Inning May Provides HR Replay
Houston Astros rout Chicago Cubs 18-2 as Lee May hits two homers in the sixth inning. May slugged a two-run shot off Burt Hooton and another off Jim Kremmel, part of a 20-hit Astros attack. Indians edge Twins 3-2. Angels top Red Sox 7-2. Dodgers beat Mets 8-7.
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WFL Seeks Court Ruling in Bergey Deal Case
In Cincinnati AP reports the World Football League seeks a court decision amid claims NFL scouts ousted players. Bengals accuse the WFL of inducing star Bill Bergey from the NFL. Bergey testified he refused Bengals trade and preferred WFL offer.
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