AL Owners To Vote On Mileti Bid For Indians
Cleveland promoters prepare to join the American League club ownership race as Nick Mileti seeks to buy the Cleveland Indians with a group of five local backers. A purchase price around ten million dollars is reported while Mileti declines to predict the vote outcome. The group also owns the Cavaliers and Barons.
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American Hockey League
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Bruce Fine
Marshall Fine
Joseph Zingale
Antitrust suit filed by Carolina Cougars against NBA
The Carolina Cougars urge a U S federal court in Atlanta to halt what they call NBA attempts to pirate players and form a major league monopoly. Owner Todd Munchak hints the suit could affect a merger deal while noting he may not partner with those who stole players.
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Amercan Basketball Association
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National Basketball Association
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Mercer
Johnson Loses Boxing Crown In Fort Worth Bout
Lawton’s Johnny Johnson fell short in the 156 pound Open final losing a split decision to Henry Joe Holland of Lubbock. Johnson scored a first round knockdown but hurt his left arm in the semi final and received treatment before the final.
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Henry Joe Holland
Lubbock
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Texas Christian University
Fimner Brown
PCC Lions Extend Perfect 8-0 Mark in Industrial League
The Patterson Community Center Lions won 62-51 to remain undefeated at 8-0, led by Gilbert Horton who scored 28 and James Green with 23. Sanitation Department got 14 from Chester Holman and 12 from Donald Holman as Jelly & Son fell 62-46 to Boys Club in the other game.
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Patterson Community Center
Bucks Edge Celtics In Overtime Thriller
The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Boston Celtics 132 to 127 in overtime in Milwaukee. Kareem Abdul Jabbar starred for the Bucks while John Havlicek sparked Boston with late plays to force OT, as both teams positioned for potential NBA finals showdown.
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Boston Celtics
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Bucks
Larry Costello
Curtis Perry
Abdul-Jabbar
Havilcek
Wally Jones
Boston
Havlicek
Dave Cowens
NCAA Pairings Set for First Round Basketball Picks
The schedule lists East Region games: South Carolina vs Temple at Williamsport, Villanova vs Notre Dame at Princeton, Providence vs Penn at NYC. Mideast features Marquette vs MAC champion and Florida State vs Ohio Valley champ in Knoxville. Midwest has Southwestern Louisiana vs Marshall and Houston vs SWC champ in Las Cruces. West matches Weber State vs Weber and Long Beach State vs Brigham Young in Pocatello.
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Temple of William
Mideast
Marquette
Florida State
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Marshall
Houston
Las Cruces
Weber State
Howell
Long Beach State
Brigham Young
Pocatello
Idaho
OSU Arkansas Extend Series With Site Change
Oklahoma State and Arkansas extend their football series through 1979. The 1975 game moves to Lewis Stadium in Stillwater. They will meet in Little Rock on September 17, 1977, with the 1978 and 1979 sites to be announced later.
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