AFL Stars Demand Bonuses Before Signing Contracts
San Diego coach GM Sid Gillman disclosed Ernie Ladd and Earl Faison, two AFL defensive standouts, have insisted on signing bonuses. AFL Commissioner Joe Foss commented on a trade involving Ladd and Faison amid tampering charges raised by owner Bud Adams.
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Veterans erupt over six figure rookie contracts in pro football
The St Louis Post-Dispatch reports veterans threaten mutiny over rookie bonuses. NFL figures show $400,000 plus paid to Namath and others. Ron Kramer moved last year. Ladd Faison and four others seek options, while commissioners say bonuses will continue with team income.
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Wake Forest tops Davidson 82 80 in overtime
Wake Forest wins 82 80 at Davidson as Jim Boshart lands a decisive three point play with one second left in overtime. Davidson led 77 71 before the late rally, while Wake Forest improves its season record. Attendance listed at 7 235.
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Duke extends drought, beat NC State 77 to 41 in 13th straight win
Duke top ranked, overcome NC State to win 77 41 in ACC clash. Mike Lewis led with 17 points, Jack Marin added 18, Vergas 17 while Eddie Biedenbach and Pete Coker each scored 25 for NC State. Duke pulled away after 67 67 tie with seven minutes left and played before about 8100 at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
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Clemson Routs Maryland 71 66 In ACC Clash
Clemson held Maryland scoreless for stretch in second half and pulled away to beat the Terrapins 71-66 in an Atlantic Coast Conference basketball game. Halftime score was 40-34 Clemson with decisive 10-1 run early in the second half.
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Salvadori Leads USC To 82 64 Win Over Virginia
Al Salvadori scored 31 points and Jack Thompson added ten assists as South Carolina defeated Virginia 82-64 in Columbia. The win lifts USC into second place in the ACC as they dominate with a productive fast break and strong second half. Cavaliers’ shooting struggled, hitting only 22 of 72 from the floor.
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Richey and Graebner Win In Not Go
Australian AP report credits Richey and Graebner with a noteworthy victory in a match described as a not go contest. The piece names Sydney as the reporting locale and credits Gordon Tait as the Associated Press writer.
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Logan's Play Leads Western Over ACC
Western Carolina defeated Atlantic Christian 115 to 87 in Wilson North Carolina. Charlie McConnell and Henry Logan spearheaded the Catamounts by opening the second half with early scoring and building a substantial lead as the team surpassed 100 points with John Britnall reaching the century mark on his free throw.
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Pirates pace past VMI 93 80 in Lexington
The Pirates beat Virginia Military Institute 93 to 80 on the road, building a 42 33 halftime lead and pulling away to a 72 50 margin in the second half. Charlie Schmaus led VMI with 28 points, Robin Porter 17, while East Carolina improved to 8 11 overall and 3 12 in the conference.
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Braves Manager Affirms Atlanta Base For Season
AP reports Braves manager says the team will base in Atlanta this season with 14 players having homes there and expresses reluctance to relocate. he notes plans to stay in Atlanta despite earlier speculation about Milwaukee.
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Littles Out For Season Shocks High Point Panthers
High Point College faces the prospect of missing star freshman Gene Littles for most of the season after a fourth metacarpal fracture in his right hand. Coach Tom Quinn weighs four to five weeks of recovery and possible lineup changes as the Panthers adjust to life without their top scorer. Littles had averaged about 28 points in 13 games and propelled the team to an 11-2 record and the top ranking in the Carolinas Conference.
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