Changing World Alters View Of Sports Stars And Salaries
The piece argues that a shifting society reshapes how sports heroes are perceived and treated. It cites Johnny Bench and Catfish Hunter as examples and notes the growing tension between big salaries and on-field obligations. It reflects on journalists adopting new tools and questioning athletes about social issues.
Littler Wins Narrow Victory After Eagle Sparks Lead
The field in Arizona saw Tom Kite finish third at 70 285 while Graham birdied the final hole for 75 and 287 to be the only other player under par for four rounds. Miller totaled 289 with a 74. Arnold Palmer Trevino and Gary Player did not compete. Littler opened with a four stroke edge, then nailed an eagle on the second to cement his victory as the rest faltered.
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Backup QB Tops at Bing Crosby Pro-Am Golf
Jacky Lee, a former No. 2 quarterback, won the Bing Crosby National Pro-Am with Bruce Devlin. Their best ball combined for 260 over 72 holes, 28 under par, finishing three strokes ahead. Lee contributed 29 strokes to the team total.
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Rangers Clinch Comeback Win Over Kings at Garden
Rangers beat the Kings 3-2 at Madison Square Garden to extend their domination in the series. Vachon posted a 1.94 GAA over 33 starts as New York rallied from a deficit with Butler and Sanderson scoring key goals.
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Long Beach Sports Figures Highlight College Prospects and Moves
California scouts and coaches feature prominently as James Hardy and Bill Cartwright draw praise, while Bear Bryant echoes football lore. The column notes Dick Davis becoming European Pro Basketball League secretary, Forum staff shifts, and Art Judge's NFL draft predictions.
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Steve Bartkowski
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Monte Jackson
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Gary Johnson
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Lakers fall to 76ers as injury woes mount for struggling squad
The Lakers lose 101 95 despite a late rally led by Lantz as injuries sidelined Lucius Allen and others. Philadelphia’s Billy Cunningham sparked a first quarter burst, while John Tschogl filled in with 11 points 8 rebounds and 5 blocks. Lakers head to Houston New Orleans and Phoenix before facing Seattle at home.
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Bullets dominate Rockets in 118 90 win in Landover
Elvin Hayes and Mike Chenier lead Washington with 24 points each as the Bullets down Houston 118 to 90. Len Robinson adds a career best 18 for the Capitals in Houston.
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Bruins tie Flyers as Esposito nets 45th of season
Boston striker Esposito scores his second goal and 45th of the season to knot the game with 9 39 left in regulation in a national telecast. Flames top Sabres 4 3 as Ecclestone adds two goals in Buffalo. Canadiens win 7 2 over Penguins lifting them into a first place tie with the Kings. Capitals beat Red Wings 6 3 for first victory in a month. Hawks down Seals 3 2 as Williams Hull Boldirev and Koroll pace home win. Canucks top Leafs 6 4 with goals from six players.
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Manchester United To Sell George Best To Cosmos
Manchester United says it has agreed to sell star George Best to the New York Cosmos of the NASL for about 240000 dollars. The deal awaits ratification by Manchester directors and approval from both clubs' lawyers.
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Koreans to Meet U S Women in Santa Fe Exhibition
The Korean women's volleyball team visits Santa Fe to face the United States in a special exhibition tonight at 7 30. Korea placed third at the world championships in Mexico and comes after a series against Canada while the U S team finished 12th.
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Fights Featured in New York Bout Card Derailed by Chaos
This week's fights in New York feature Ray Jose Fernandez and Serkan Reyer with unclear opponents amid a disorganized lineup. Sparse readable names suggest a chaotic card with partial notes and fragmented entries.
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Saints rally past Blades 2-1 in St Paul hockey clash
In St Paul Minnesota the Minnesota Fighting Saints came from behind to beat the Baltimore Blades 2-1 at home. Terry Ball and Ren Tannahill scored for Minnesota while Baltimore suffered a second straight loss after moving from Detroit.
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ABA highlights St. Louis Spirits rally to beat Spurs 117 106
Freddie Lewis and Marvin Barnes combined for 57 points to lift St. Louis Spirits over San Antonio Spurs 117 106. Mike Gale hit the winning basket for New York in a late 9 second sequence. Julius Erving and Artis Gilmore contributed for their teams as the day featured multiple NBA results across cities.
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