Page Four Proposal Could Cripple Pro Athlete Earnings
The Pay Board weighs a plan that would exempt certain athletes from wage controls and cap teamwide salaries. Ed Garvey of the NFLPA and other sports officials testify on how short pro careers heighten earning risk. The proposal would alter raise rules, potentially harming morale by limiting per-player gains and complicating team salary structures.
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Bob Green
Associated Press
Washington AP
Ed Garvey
Garvey
National Football League Players’ Association
Lawrence Fleischer
National Basketball Association Players’ Asso
Ciation
Joseph Dey
Professional Golfers’ Association
Marvin Miller
Baseball Players’ Association
Samford Wolff
American Federation of Television and Radio Artists
AFTRA
Robert Bassett
Bassett
Office of Economic Policy
Darwin Loses Rookie Status In Slump With Twins
Darin Darwin of Minnesota lost rookie status after an 0 for 4 night as the New York Yankees defeated the Twins 5 to 3. His batting average fell to .339, extending a 100 point drop this week from a previous .439 in the American League lead. The outfielder had shifted from pitching earlier in his career after years in the minors.
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Ben Thomas
Associated Press
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Darwin
New York Yankees
Twins
Los Angeles Dodger
Steve Braun
Danny Thompson
Braun
Thompson
Pirates shrug off Ellis wine bottle charge
Pittsburgh general manager Joe L Brown rejects claims Dock Ellis carried a wine bottle and was semi intoxicated entering Riverfront Stadium last Friday. Brown plans photo ID cards for Pirates to prevent repeat incidents while Ellis faces disorderly conduct charges from the Cincinnati episode.
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Pittsburgh Pirates
Dock Ellis
Brown
Ellis
Cincinnati
Dock
Riverfront Stadium
Fellis
Elis
Cincinnati Vuard
David Hatter
Hatter
Hon Hatter
Senu- Stone
Riva Ridge Gets Royalty Treatment at Pimlico Stall No 40
Riva Ridge the Kentucky Derby winner arrived at Pimlico to prepare for the Preakness Stakes on May 20. Barn EE was abuzz as photographers and track patrons observed the star, with trainer Lucien Laurin expected to arrive to begin workouts. Pimlico officials anticipated an 11-horse field for the Preakness and noted No Le Hace as a potential entrant.
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Pimlico
Riva Ridge
Old Hilltop
Barn EE
George Mohr
Churchill Downs
Louisville
Eddie Sweat
Meadow Stable
Sweat
Lucien Laurin
le Hace
Solunar Tables From Knight's Solunar Ables
The schedule of Solunar Periods is printed from Richard Alden Knight's Solunar Ables. Plan days to fish in good territory and hunt in good cover during the peaks to find the best sport each day offers.
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Richard Alden Knight
Bruins Seek Stanley Cup Clincher With Crash Style Drive
Boston aims to end the NHL final series against the New York Rangers in five games at Boston Garden. Johnny McKenzie and Don Awrey stress an aggressive start while Bobby Orr, hobbling, fires a two goal lead helped by Don Marcotte. Eddie Johnston returns in goal as Boston negotiates a possible fifth win.
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Associated Press
Boston
Boston Bruins
New York Rangers
Johnny McKenzie
Boston Garden
Don Awrey
New York
Bruins
Bobby Orr
Don Marcotte
Orr
Emile Francis
Eddie Johnston
Johnston
Tom Johnson
Gerry Cheevers
Eddie J
Johnson
Travelers Win 2-1 and 7-6 in Texas League twin bill
The Arkansas Travelers built an early 6-0 lead in game two but Alexandria came back to win 7-6 in 10 innings, salvaging a split after the Travelers took the opener 2-1. Tommy Cruz doubled home Bake McBride for the decisive run in game one. The Travelers head to a two-game homestand with Memphis after a day off.
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Alexandria
Arkansas Travelers
Travelers
Bill Saxton
Arkansas
Tommy Cruz
Ist National Opens Babe Ruth Season at Legion Field
The 1972 Babe Ruth season began with First National Bank Team defeating Anderson-Frazier 9 to 3 and Citizens Bank Team beating Blevins 9 to 2. Clifford Coleman pitched seven strikeouts in the first game and led with two singles. Jim Rhodes and Clay O'Steen allowed only one hit for Citizens in the second game as James Staggers hit an inside the park homer. Next night Blevins faces Corn Belt and Merchants meet Citizens. Dolph Schayes played in 15 NBA playoff series, most in league history.
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Legion Field
First National Bank
Anderson- Frazier
Citizens Bank
Blevins
Clifford Coleman
Mike Butler
Charles Harris
Anderson
Pro Football Opening Matches Highlight Female Team Debut
The 1972 season kicks off with Detroit at New York while Pittsburgh waits. Jan Coopes quarterbacks Detroit amid a four team women’s league including the New York Fillies, Detroit Fillies, Midwest Cowgirls, and Pittsburgh Powderkegs. Coaches stress conditioning and fundamentals as the women pursue serious play despite novelty status.
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Karol Stonger
Associated Press
Detroit
New York
Pittsburgh
Jan Coopes
Pat Hamble
Jan
Doris Day
Greg Landry
Pat
Joe Namath
Babylon
N.Y
Oniestien
Otro Wood
Hofstra University
Huffin
Puffin
McCarroll
Miss Coopes
Wolf
Detroit Filles
Birmingham
Mid
Beth
Dave Pierce
Midwest
Uese
Downing Stadnan
Handalls Island
Manhattan
Pittsburgh Powderkegs
G E Team Beats CBC 10 to 6 In Little League
G E Team defeated CBC 10 to 6 at K Park with Greening Ellis pitcher Steve Jones. Mark Schrader led hitters with a single and a double while Aaron Sheppard doubled for CBC. In the nightcap Hope Auto edged James Motor 14 to 12 as Rowland pitched for Hope Auto.
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Greening-Ellis
CBC
Hope Auto
James Motor Co
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Greening-Fillis
Vince Bishop
Aaron Sheppard
Mark Schrader
Rowland
Jay Hunevcutt
Steve Banks
Bruce Hunt
Rufus Herndon
Tommy Allen
Allan Moore
Steve Barks
Tiens Chib
Sherff
Rooom
Walker
Barry
Baseball Today’s Baseball By The Associated Press
American League standings show Detroit atop with 10 wins. New York and Minnesota both 11-6 in wild chase. Oakland and Boston stumble as Milwaukee and Texas slip into mid pack. NL leaders post Bonds and Tolan atop batting, Kingman and Aaron pace home runs amid crowded race.
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Explosion Shot Key to Victory at Houston Open
Australian Bruce Devlin described a sand trap explosion shot on the 14th hole as the key to his victory in the rain delayed final round of the Houston Open Golf Tournament. He emphasized the shot was extraordinarily difficult and beyond words.
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Bob Green
Associated Press
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Armidale
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Westwood Country Club
Doug Sanders
Tommy Aaron
Lou Graham
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Jack Ewing
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Young Hale Irwin
Jack Nicklaus
Arnold Palmer
Lee Trevino
Billy Casper
Gary
Evlin
Kurt
Houston
Dodgers Top Expos In 5 2 Victory On Osteen Solid Start
Montreal Expos pitcher Claude Osteen struggled with command and timing as the Dodgers built a 4 run fourth inning and held on for a 5 2 win. Steve Garvey hit a two run homer in the Graf inning while Ron Hunt and Ron Fairly provided early scoring for Montreal. Osteen earned his third win in four decisions despite allowing 11 hits and leaving 12 men on base. The Yankees beat Minnesota 5 3 in the other league game.
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Montreal Expos
Claude Oste
Expos
Pete Mikkelson
Dodgers
Los Angeles
Steve Garvey
New York Yankees
Minnesota
Osteen
Ron Hunt
Dodger
Dick Dietz
Mike Jorgensen
Ron Fairly
Hunt
Garvey
Jim McAnally
Yankees
Bert Blyleven
Mel Stottiemyre
Sparky Lyle
Johnny Callison
Chicago Cubs
Safe boating tips for young skippers by Keep Right Keep Moving
Provides channel navigation rules emphasizing keeping to the right after leaving the dock and not anchoring in channels unless in trouble. Advises observation of speed limits in harbors and cautions about unseen boats near docks or piers. Includes an offer for an unusual cassette recording and workbook for youngsters to learn sailing, priced at $6.95, with mailing address in South Norwalk, Connecticut.
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Conn
Aaron Belts Home Runs Despite Pain
Hank Aaron's playing status is day by day due to a painful arthritic neck condition. The Braves said he missed two games on the road trip and remains one homer behind Willie Mays for the career lead.
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Hank Aaron
Atlanta Braves
San Francisco
Willie Mays
Braves
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