Simpson requests trade from Bills amid family pressures
OJ Simpson tells Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson he will not return to Buffalo next season unless traded to a West Coast team, citing strain on his family. Wilson offers a $1 million two year deal but Simpson plans to retire after one season to pursue acting. Rumors of a Rams deal involving Lawrence McCutcheon and others are denied by Simpson and Rams owner Carol Rosenblum.
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Ferree Bros. remains undefeated in Linton softball action
Ferree Brothers won 18-6 over Dagger while Bland Trucking defeated Weddle 24-16 led by Joe East two homers and Randy May inside the park. Castle beat Jasonville 14-3 to pull even for fourth as East ties for lead with 9 homers. Ferree sits 9-0 atop the standings.
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Weekend winners in Linton Girls Softball Association
The 76ers beat Super 16 31 8 as Susan Frederick went 5 for 5 and Kelly Mathena earned the win. Streakers defeated Blue Bombers 9 4 with Debbie Eccles and Beth Rice powering the offense. A's edged Swingin Demons 16 12 as Julie Freeman led with three hits including a home run. Stars beat Broncos 25 18 behind Lisa Montgomery five hits.
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Jones fuels pennant push for two NL teams
Randy Jones notches his 12th win with a six-hit 5-0 shutout over the Phillies, while Pirates battle Mets and other NL showdowns unfold. Parker drives a late rally as San Francisco edges closer amid scattered homer highlights and doubleheaders across the circuit.
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Futch and Clancy clash over Foreman fighting style
Uniondale New York dispute centers on whether George Foreman pushes or parries opponents. Eddie Futch accuses Foreman of pushing during inside fights while Gil Clancy argues he parries sometimes with two hands. A New York State Athletic Commission meeting before Tuesday’s bout may resolve the issue.
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Goodman Places Third In Vincennes Golf
Randy Goodman of Linton and a member of the Indiana State University golf team finished third in the Vincennes Elks Lodge Golf Tournament at Vincennes. He shot 68 on Saturday and 75 on Sunday for a 143 total, four strokes behind the winner.
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Civitan tops Coca Cola in weekend boys league action
Civitan defeated Coca Cola 19 to 12 as Mark Kaiser earned the win and Rob Niebrugge posted two hits for Civitan. Coca Cola’s Brett Hollingsworth had two hits, Roy Payne took the loss, in the first game. In the second game Danners beat IGA 18 to 8 after IGA outhit Danners 4 to 3, with Mike Moore leading IGA with two hits while Clint House John Hale and James Gentry each had one hit for Danner.
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Olympic Park Handed to Olympic Committee in Montreal
Quebec Gov transfers control of Olympic Park to the Olympic Organizing Committee in a ceremony marking the countdown to the July 17 opening of the 21st Games. Mayor Jean Drapeau attended but offered no comment.
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