Washington testifies in Roselle Rule hearings
Gene Washington testified that he sought free agent status after the Minnesota Vikings offered a reduced contract in 1971. He cited four Pro Bowl selections, a Michigan State draft background, and ongoing NFL Rozelle Rule litigation as context for his stance on rookie bonuses and multi year terms.
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Overton wears glasses as focus sharpens in Chicago run
Wendy Overton, wearing glasses for the first time, defeated Evonne Goolagong 6-3 6-4 in the Chicago Women's Tennis Tournament to reach the semi finals. Martina Navratilova, Margaret Court and Chris Fiver also won, with Riessen, Gerken and Dent advancing in other matches. Connors and Mayer reached the U S Indoor Open semis with straight-set wins.
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Pro standings at a glance steady across the league
Pro standings at a glance show Houston facing Cleveland, Detroit versus Kansas City-Omaha, Milwaukee hosting New Orleans, St Louis hosting San Antonio, and more. Detroit meets Philadelphia while Golden State visits Chicago and Cleveland plays Milwaukee. New Orleans travels to Houston as Boston hosts Phoenix. Atlanta visits Los Angeles and Portland hosts Seattle. Saturday games include Washington at New York, Golden State at Philadelphia, and Kansas City-Omaha at Detroit. Sundays list New York at Washington, Buffalo at Chicago, Winnipeg at Chicago, and San Diego at Minnesota with afternoon slots on some broadcasts.
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Allison Eyes Daytona Five Wins in Speed Weeks Run
Bobby Allison pursues a five victory run at Daytona International Speedway with a $287,375 Daytona 500 weekend ahead. He wins one of two 125 mile heats earning $1,500. start positions for Sunday place him second and third behind Petty and Pearson as Pearson wins the other heat.
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Vikings Raise Ticket Prices Amid Tight Attendance
The Minnesota Vikings announce a $1 ticket price increase to $9.50 and $7.50 per seat. President Max Winter cites limited stadium size and low NFC attendance in 1974, noting projected gross revenue ranks 10th of 13 NFC teams despite the hike.
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Jets name Al Ward as new general manager
New York Jets appoint Al Ward, former Dallas Cowboys administrator since 1966, as general manager replacing retiring Week Ewbank. Wimbledon eyes equal prize money with WTA led by Billie Jean King. Connors reaches U S Indoor semis after defeating Kakulia. Evert and Heldman advance in Chicago. Riessen defeats Holecek in World Championship Tennis. Nolan Ryan signs two year Angels deal. Oosterhuis leads San Diego Owen with Miller ill. Weber holds early Bowling Tour lead in Springfield.
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