Bolinger shines in Lions preseason showing versatility
Russ Bolinger, ex Lompoc High athlete, survives Detroit Lions cuts and starts multiple preseason games. The fourth round pick has played four of five games, chiefly at left guard and right tackle, with potential to make the final roster around Sept 2 amid NFL cut uncertainty.
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Dallas Cowboys
Islanders Progress Fights Tax Lien Woes Amid Financial Strain
Hawaii Islanders president Jack Quinn Jr reports efforts to raise funds by selling player contracts as the team faces four IRS liens totaling 45 337 32 and other civil suits. Padres officials monitor the situation while an audit is ordered.
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Hawaii Islanders Corp
Bishop Travel
Star-Bulletin
Lee A. Doerr
Islanders’ Board
Milwaukee
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Islanders
San Diego
Reamon Traded By Steelers Amid Washington Moves
WFL star Tommy Reamon is traded from Pittsburgh to the Kansas City Chiefs for a draft pick after failing to secure a spot with the world champions. Washington waives Verlon Biggs Alvin Reed as it reshuffles veterans amid signings. Club president Edward Bennett Williams is accused of unconscionable conduct in a dispute over Frank Grant’s contract. Chicago adds Henry Lewis and waives Carl Gersbach in further player moves.
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Steighe
Chicago
Henry Lewis
Carl Gersbach
Fidrych fans send cash with letters to Tigers
Detroit rookie Mark Fidrych nicknamed The Bird receives money in fan letters along with cards and notes. A ready to send form thanks fans and returns the gift, as Hal Middlesworth issued twenty such replies before Fidrych’s 15th win of the season.
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Country
Delaware Lottery Introduces Pools Style Game
Delaware officials say a new lottery game resembles football pools and will be legal under state law. The sport oriented pool begins sales September 1 and aims to avoid head to head single game bets attracting big gamblers.
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NFL seeks injunction to block game amid gambling concerns
The National Football League moves to halt the game citing public risk of creating a joint league gambling image. U S District Court Judge Walter Stapleton was to decide today whether to grant the injunction deny it or abstain and send the issue to state courts.
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ITA cancels three pro track meets amid pay dispute
The International Track Association voids its final three shows in Minneapolis Cleveland and Boston blaming Olympic athletes' under the table pay. Shot put star Brian Oldfield fears the pro track era may end as ITA president Michael O’Hara notes amateurs now earn more. Oldfield comments after the last meet in Gresham Oregon.
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Boston
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Cashing in Olympic gold The selling of Bruce Jenner
Bruce Jenner's post Olympic buzz is harnessed by agent George Wallach who touts Jenner as America's new hero and potential global star. Wallach outlines plans with William Morris and Rogers and Cowan for film, endorsements, and TV roles while Jenner and wife Chrystie travel for rest.
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Prentice-Hill
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