Free agents work in two worlds as games go on
Free-agent pitcher Dave McNally sells cars in Billings while Andy Messersmith promotes himself in California. Marvin Miller says owners act on business judgment, asking if they can use top talent, with clubs largely saying yes, despite legal fights over free agency.
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Fred Rotzenberg
NEW York
Dave McNally
Billings
Andy Messersmith
California
America
Marvin Miller
Players Association
Messersmith
Miller
Free agency sparks bidding and doubts in baseball
Messersmith and McNally have become the first free agents after a federal court ruling. Agents report a flood of calls, while owners debate the system and potential collusion. Finley avoids Messersmith, Catfish Hunter’s case looms, and the league watches supply and demand drive value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messersmith and McNally
Messer
Hunter
Tlny Aheskie
N.C
College coaches as NFL hiring trend sparks debate
A wild discussion compares college coaches to pro leaders as NFL teams tap college ranks. Quotes from Leonard Tose, Wills, and others weigh credibility and success, with Lob Holtz, Vermeil, Coryell and Prothro cited as examples of varied paths and theories, while criticism of offbeat speculation emerges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Patty Hearst
Muhammad Ali
Raquel Welch
Dick Vermeil
Fagies
Leonard Tose
Philadelphia
Tampa
Seattle
John McKay
Jack Patera
American Wins Record Caliente Bet Pays Big
John Worthley, 40, a civilian electrician at North Island Naval Air Station, collected a $128,936 prize after selecting six straight winners at Caliente race track. He bought an $8 ticket Saturday and held tickets for races six through ten alongside a border crossing return to work. A spokesman noted the payout was the largest in Caliente’s 2 year history. A large portion of the prize will be paid in U.S. taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tijuana
Mexico
John Worthley
Caliente Race Track
Worthley
North Island Naval Air Station
Bat Diego
Caliente
Brack
U.S
Fire at Narragansett Park Burns Horses, Injures Five
A large fire at Narragansett Park in East Providence destroys two yarns housing horses and injures five people. Dozens of horses were stalled around the track as flames lit the sky for miles. The cause is undetermined and firefighting units from East Providence and Pawtucket battled the blaze into the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Narragansett Park Racetrack
Cily Ring
Pawtucket
LBSU Duo Reach NCAA Swimming Championships
Don Grant and Tim Shaw of Long Beach State earned berths in the 13th NCAA swimming championships at Brown University Providence starting Wednesday. They join about 400 swimmers in the four day meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Grant
Tim Shaw
Long Beach State Base
Brown University
Providence
Grant
Shaw
Tennis results and coaching shakeup headline splash
Fragmented wire text notes tennis results and an abrupt coaching resignation at University of Pennsylvania, with scattered mentions of teams, players, and betting terms. The garbled source implies match scores, personnel changes, and betting-related chatter without coherent narrative.
Carnauba the Mare Survives Kidnapping and Foals at Farm
The four year old Carnauba, once seized and slated for slaughter, is now safe at Bluegrass Farm in Lexington and in foal to Vaguely Noble. Farm manager William Taylor recalls the ransom saga and the mare’s recovery after Italy hid her with care and her shoes were removed during capture. Carnauba, sired by Noholme I out of Carnival Queen, has earned about $89,000 in racing.
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Nelson Bunker Hunt
Bluegrass Farm
Vaguely Noble
William Taylor
Italy
Wither
England
Carnanba
Luigi Turner
Frank
Taylor
Noble
Huot
Saratoga
Noholme I
Two-time winners lead Los Alamitos feature race
Gus Minbar Hy Minbar and Plain Gamble top an eight horse field in the featured sixth race at Los Alamitos as the track hosts night program. Emerald Lear Kane Byrd Golden Jim Split Pea and Tricky Dale also run in the post position handicap. Gus Minbar a Greentree Adios regular is with Tom Ratchford stable noted for high win rate at the 58 night spring harness meeting. He won three races and two seconds in six Bay Meadows starts this winter and has two straight Alamitos victories.
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Clathlay Pricy
Uncoe Hoby
Lynn Harah
Lovinty
Isang Aurelian
Joe Blades
Desorner
Tet Biace
Eualace
Justin Counter
Aubin
Trish Caen
Bruns Tel Hobo
Dyna Margrave
Paci
Lovin
Hele
aLare Ustace
Eer
Moakiant
Pura
Tare
Genin Ay Steady Imace
Bavessay
Rekha Wal
Goegaey
Aaty
Harriette
Desarner
Anas Bole
Rte
Rach
Larton
Will Hie
Andy Lois
Richer Hauncey R
Moon Eig
Crane
Chauncey
Fuldi
Kuebner
Matai Torey
Hogan
Quick
Farber
Pan
Beale Vingkara
Aurora
Desemer Awuy
Carmal
Mnaney
Cuick
Sait Lomoshot
Andy
T9er
All Apes
Regin Makar
Rachford Fain
Gambia
Kuebier
Bayless
Emerald Scar
D. Byrd
Wisprat
Allies
Golden Son
Gus Minba
Wba Ratnt
Igris
Pagacoss
Melton
Vaghor
Peleg Thys
Markorgll
Farigoe
CMD
Baitew
Grunety
Tha Herd
Melrose
Il Apes
Forse
Chimingoes
Tsa Srey
Tsa Srey, Road Retort R Williams 12 Radiar' Gihe, Bobatee 338 Chico's Rose
Winters Pacific Shafter
Harper King Lanter
FROST
Fiore
Pacific Shaft
Chalarrae
Corente
Grant
Thaty C. Crow
Will. Orformer
Shatical
Goulette
Pavess Evecvinres
Tracy Tareemy
Stoney
Bn Beeker
Gus Minbar
Hy Minbar
Plain Gamble
Los Alamitos
Emerald Lear
Kane
Byrd
Golden Jim
Split Pea
Tricky Dale
Greentree Adios
Tom Ratchford
Bay Meadows
Alamitos
Lyse Green
George Cliff
Thm Jobé
Stan Bayless
Rick Kuebler
Ken D Byrd
Gene Wallandingham
Larry Gregory
Cliff
Lyss Green
Los Alamitos Harness Racing Recap and Detail
Report covers multiple races at Los Alamitos with results, placements, and payouts. Highlights include Exacta paid 124.44 in the first race, and notable entries such as Lyss Green in a 2:08 race, along with trainer George Cliff, driver Stan Bayless, and horse Plain Gamble. Mentions other racers and performers like Golden Jim, Split Pea, and Fast paced action across seven events.
Insurance Career Open House Set for March 25 1976
James R. Foster of Farmers Los Angeles announces a Career Open House for March 25 1976 at 7 30 P M in the Matador Room Rochelles Convention Center 3333 Lakewood Blvd Long Beach. Speakers include R E Lee director of Agencies outlining earning potential with Farmers Insurance Group. Attendees receive a booklet A NEW CAREER and licensing information. Open to the public, no admission fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Foster
Los Angeles
Farmers
Néurard Group
Matador
Rochelles Convention Center
Lakewood Blvd
Long Beach
Dramatica
R.E. Lee
Farmers Insurance Group
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Monteal Expos
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Catfish Hunter
A's
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Yankees
Monter
BUD ‘Tucker College
Tommy Prothro
UCLA
Rams
San Diego Chargers
Prothro
Aris
Dan Devine
Missouri
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Packers
Danny Iran
John Ralston
Stanford
Denver Broncos
Don Coryell
St. Louis
Chuck Fairbanks
New England
William ¥. Bidwill
St. Louis Cardinals
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Hugh Culverhouse
Tampa Bucesneses
John Pela
AL Ward
New York Jets
Lou Holtz
Tose
Narragansett
LBSU
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Itaricho
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Jared
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University of Pennsylvania
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Hardin
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Xiebier
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Delon
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City Man
Streamette
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Ens
Kinta Let
Rover! IV
Eracta
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Lansman
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Aralla Adel
Abie Maleser
Elohth
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Jimny Joa
Shexagta
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Batley
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Andys
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Cary
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