Pilot fate looms as Seattle team seeks extension deal
In Seattle hearings Alfred Schweppe and Volvin urged league to honor financing through 1970 for the Pilots as Max Soriano disclosed daily losses near 1500 and a $4.3 million need to operate into February. The club has $91,000 in the bank with overhead ballooning to 350,000 monthly amid spring training.
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Hope Third in Camden Track Meet
Hope High School track team finishes third overall in Camden division. The 440 relay set a school record with 45.4, featuring Lee Davis, John Spraggins, Gary Wheelington, and Ray Wheelington. Spraggins won the 440 in 53.1, Wheelington won the 220 slow heat, Artis Martin placed third in the first heat, and other events saw Frazier fourth in the 680, Rogers winning the 680, Norton noted for shot and discus, Wheelington third in 180 low hurdles fast heat, Harris third in slow heat, and Nile relay fourth. Junior High also placed.
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Dallas Chaps surge to third in Western ABA standings
Dallas rolled to a 126-105 win as Ron Boone scored 28 and John Beasley 18, Glen Clemson 17, with five others over 10 points. Pip ers’ Brisker led Carolina with 31. In other ABA action Carolina defeated Miami 127-112 as Bob Verga scored 36 while Don Freeman tallied 46 for the Cougars.
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Solunar Tables Guide Fishing and Hunting Periods
The schedule of Solunar Periods printed from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES advises planning days to fish in good territory or hunt in good cover during peak times. Alma.
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Rice Houston consider cross town football clash
rumors circulated of a Rice Houston football series that would fill 55 000 at the Astrodome or 72 000 at Rice Stadium and boost college athletics. Rice president Vandiver delayed release to protect recruiting while athletic director Hagan said no negotiations occurred.
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Two Charity Basketball Games At Hope Booster Club Event
The Hope Booster Club sponsors a benefit basketball doubleheader at Jones Field House on Thursday March 26 beginning at PM. Hope Jaycees meet Ashdown Jaycees in the opener, followed by Hope Coaching Dept versus Perry's Truck Stop. Admission 75 cents and 1.00. Proceeds aid a good cause.
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Eastern Division Semifinals and Results Summary
Eastern Division Semifinals show Milwaukee at Madison in a best-of-seven start, Atlanta hosts decisional game in a different division. Baltimore visits New York for a first game of an unresolved series bracket. ABA results include Carolina 12 percent, Miami 112, Dallas 133, Pittsburgh 105, with several Thursday games listed and no schedule for others.
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Player Calls Sports Superior To Politics At Open
Gary Player, a South African golf star, urged that sports remain above politics amid questions on apartheid during the National Airlines Open Golf Tournament. He defended his stance, noted plans to play 12 to 16 events, and discussed Davis Cup isolation.
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Exhibition balls, spring games, and roster moves note
MLB spring reports include Boog Powell and Ed Kranepool homers, Mets beat Yankees 4-1, Dodgers crush White Sox 13-4, Cardinals fall to Pirates 7-3, and Gene Bref. Commissioner Kuhn ends use of the lively Wednesday baseballs after safety concerns, with results to be tabulated. Red Sox send Jose Santiago to Louisville for minor surgery. rotation changes and cutdowns noted.
Dodge Driver Sets Closed Course World Record at Talladega
Buidy Baker of Charlotte set a closed course World record of 200.477 mph in a Dodge Daytona Charger stock car during Alabama International Motor Speedway tests. The run, timed by NASCAR chief timer Joe Epton, was at 2.66 miles as preparation for the Alabama 500 Grand National race on April 12. Baker praised the car’s handling as if he were going 175 mph.
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Big Bend and Lifelike Duel in Oaklawn Feature
Oaklawn Park hosts an $8,500 six furlong feature with Big Bend carrying 113 and Lifelike 117. Other contenders include Rewarder Maquinarias Kayrang Kanthuri Yew Times Movin and more while She Is Gorgeous and Pretty Note loom as strong longshots. Tasajil lo won Tuesday's $6,000 feature by a length over Swoonen s Gal as a $61 daily double linked to Posey s Gold.
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Raiding Ban by Leagues Will Stand
Oscar Robertson may not return to the Cincinnati Royals next season as the ABA imposes a moratorium on cross league signing during merger talks. ABA commissioner Jack Delph said they are not pursuing Robertson now, though they would revisit if a merger ends or fails. Other NBA stars already moved to the ABA as talks continue. Robertson indicated Saturday night that he may have played his last game for Cincinnati.
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Exhibition Baseball Scores And Notes
Major league spring results list for Los Angeles Chicago Minnesota Cincinnati Pittsburgh St. Louis Washington Kansas City Boston Houston Baltimore Montreal New York Philadelphia Detroit Cleveland San Diego Oakland Seattle with a series of exhibition games in Florida California and Japan. The article includes Oscar’s remark about wanting to play a few more years and pondering a departure from Cincinnati to pursue options elsewhere.
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Flood to Face Court Over Reserve Clause
Curt Flood, challenging baseballs reserve clause, will get an early trial in federal court. Judge Irvin Ben Cooper granted Floods request for an expedited proceeding after arguments in his chambers. Arthur Goldberg, Floods attorney, led the push for a swift date against strong MLB opposition.
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Irish Sweepstakes Set Today at Doncaster Races
Citizens of 100 nations watched 23 horses in the one mile Lincolnshire Handicap at Doncaster. The Irish Sweepstakes jackpot totals 120000 dollars for first, 48000 for second, and 24000 for third. Favored Prince de Galles, ridden by Lester Piggott, held 7-2 odds.
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