Hope of Star SPORTS Fights Athletes Not Exempt From Wage Freeze
Pro athletes told they are not exempt from Nixon’s nine day wage and price freeze. Cost of Living Council issues seventh clarifying list. unsigned players may negotiate only until the freeze ends, but long term contracts and bonuses face unclear rules. NBA and NFL executives comment on exemptions and applicability. Fights in Tokyo Omaha and Minneapolis reported with boxer Sorimachi, Ramos, O Connor, Nagaki, Albarado, Williams results.
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Tom Seppy
Associated Press
Washington {Ap
Nixon
Cost of Living Council
Pete Retzlaff
Philadelphia Eagles Oue
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Walter Kennedy
National Basketball Association
Joe Axelson
Cincinnati Royals
NBA
Parkers Plan Scrimmage Saturday
Arkansas coach Frank Broyles announced a major scrimmage for Saturday afternoon with the first team facing the second unit to gauge player readiness. The Hog practice week included two shorts sessions due to soreness and heat. Fullback Russ Garber and defensive halfback Mike Saint missed practice with a swollen foot and a virus respectively.
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Return Match in Saratoga Hopeful Stakes
Riva Ridge meets Loquacious Don in the $75,000 Hopeful Stakes at Saratoga as part of the Spa weekend card. Riva Ridge, from Meadow Stable, won the six furlongs in a distinguished margin last season, with names like Governor Maz and Plan Bold among likely starters. The program also features Del Mar Derby and other stakes as racing moves through Belmont Park this week.
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Ted Meier
Associated Press
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Spitz Wins 200-Meter Freestyle At AAU Meet
Mark Spitz of Carmichael California won the men s 200 meter freestyle at the National AAU Swimming Championships in 1 54 744 ending within three tenths of the world record. Heidenreich started fast but faded to finish second while Fred Tyler of Canada Dry Jets took third. Gary Hall defended his 400 meter individual medley title with 4 33 112. Linda Johnson captured the women s 200 meter freestyle handicap at Rockingham. The article notes upcoming major races at Delaware Park and Longacres Mile.
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Michael A. Lutz
Associated Press
Houston
Mark Spitz
Carmichael
Calif
Spitz
Jerry Heidenreich
Southern Methodist
Don Schollander
Heidenreich
Fred Tyler
Canada Dry Jets
Gary Hall
Rick Colela
Cascade Swim Club
Tim McKee
Suburban Swim Club
Linda Johnson
Lakewood Swim Club
Red Sox halt Royals sweep bid with 7-0 victory
Boston snapped Kansas City's 12-game skid by pounding Ken Wright for four runs in the fifth led by Reggie Smith's three run homer as Ray Culp scattered six hits for a complete game. Elsewhere in the AL Cleveland topped Milwaukee 10-6 while Baltimore defeated Chicago 8-7 in a rain shortened game. Washington routed California 8-3.
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Associated Press
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Methodists and Catholics Set for Church League Final
In the Church League softball playoffs First Methodist defeated Unity Baptist 8 to 3 led by Tommy Overton two homers and David Fayad one. Harvey Fullerton had a homer for Unity Baptist. The Catholic team beat Liberty Baptist 14 to 0 as Gene Robinson homered. First Methodist and the Catholics advance to a Friday and Saturday best two of three championship series.
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Gene Robinson
Shreveport Clobbers Travelers 1-2 To Tie Series
Shreveport beat Arkansas Travelers 1-2 as David Frost allowed four hits. Morris Nettes led the Captain attack with four hits and scored the first run. The victory evened the three game series at one game each and sets up a deciding finale.
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Arkansas Travelers
David Frost
Travelers
George Greer
Morris Nettes
Bobby Orr lands $1 million contract with Bruins
Bruins superstar Bobby Orr inked a five year deal reportedly worth $1 million, with prices under Nixon’s wage freeze uncertain. Orr, 23, calls the pact the highest in hockey and among the sport’s top salaries, while advisor Alan Eagleson notes Orr would play for last year’s salary if the wage order applies.
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Associated Press
Boston (Ap
Bobby Orr
Boston
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National Hockey League
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Nixon
Cost of Living Council
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Alan Eagleson
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NHL
Player’s Association
PRO CHARTS ec by MURRAY OLDERMAN and Oilers Outlook
Analysis refits for the Houston Oilers under Bud Adams new deal with Ed Hughes as coach. Charley Johnson health issues and rookies Pastorini and Dickey shape passing plans while Hanks and Dawkins power the run game. Line reshaping includes Rowe Tilleman Bil lingsly and Ferguson with Bethea Holmes and Houston in the secondary. Oilers projected fourth in the Central Division.
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Gorgeous Gussie Moran Returns To Open Tennis War
Forest Hills awaits the return of Gertrude Moran after 20 years as she enters the U S Open women’s singles opening round against Alena Palmayeva West of Czechoslovakia. Moran, once No. 4 in the women’s rankings, recalls Wimbledon lace panties fame and now seeks a late surge in a star-studded field.
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Conference Teams Down to Hard Work
Texas Longhorns padded up in closed Thursday sessions as Darrell Royal explains the gate closure to deter scouts. TCU's Jim Pittman says the Frogs must brush up before the season while Texas Tech resumes two a day drills amid injuries. Baylor drills end early after a spirited showing as bread and butter defense anchors the work.
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Palmer Leads in Pinehurst Match Play
Arnold Palmer, 68 7 over Mike Hill, tops the Pinehurst U S Professional Match Play after two rounds, eyes fifth title this season. Hill eagled 17 and nearly forced a playoff but Palmer finished with birdie on 18 to secure momentum into day’s third round. field includes Boros Littler Wall Dickinson and Knudson. Trevino Casper not competing.
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Associated Press
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N.C
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Dave Eichelberger
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