Bruno Sammartino vs Ken Patera Texas Death Match at MSG
In a packed Madison Square Garden February night Bruno Sammartino defends his world title against Ken Patera in a no holds barred Texas Death Match. The bout ends in a draw after Patera ducks a punch and topples the referee. Spectators erupt as the tension between wrestlers and fans boils over.
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UPI
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Graffeo
Madison Square Garden
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Bruno
Manhattan
United States
Canada
Britain
Japan
Texas
Sarmmartino
Ken Patera Patera
Brano
Patera
Pete Sr
Sammartino
Stretch run sparks NL title chase with four teams tied
Northern League title race tightens as Arroyo Grande visits Lompoc and Cabrillo goes to San Luis Obispo in a crucial four team stretch. Santa Maria and Righetti also meet, with Cabrillo and Arroyo Grande contenders aiming to rebound after recent losses.
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Lompoc
Cabrillo
San Luis Obispo
Righetti
Santa Maria
Long Beach State Eyes Western Athletic Conference Entry
Long Beach State may apply to join the Western Athletic Conference after Arizona State and Arizona left for the Pac-8. Athletic director Perry Moore cites the WAC fit and notes possible football at Anaheim Stadium boosting attendance to 25 000 to 35 000.
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UPI
Long Beach State
Western Athletic Conference
Arizona State
49Ers
Perry C. Moore
WAC
Stephen Horn
Moore
Colorado State
Anaheim Stadium
Veterans Stadium
Long Beach
Anaheim
Dons Remain Top in UPI Poll Despite Upset Loss
The University of San Francisco Dons stay undefeated at 25-0 and lead the United Press International coaches poll with 380 points. Kentucky moves to second after UCLA drops following a 78-73 upset by Washington.
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Congs
Marty Jaco
Earl Miller
Ron Rinell
Tigers
Cabrillo
New York
UPI
University of San Francisco
Gavering
United Press International Board of Coaches
Dons
Kentucky
UCLA
Wildcats
Washington
Money and status surge in pro sports world
The piece argues athletes chase status as much as money, noting stars like Reggie Jackson, Thurman Munson, Tom Seaver, and Dave Kingman as high earners. It compares perceived value to climbing a hill, with two million dollars seen as a baseline for elite pay. It references autographs flow from fans to legends like Joe Louis and Don Newcombe.
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Milton Richman
UPI
New York
Numero Uno
A’s
Reggie Jackson
Jackson
Yankees
Thurman Munson
Mets
Tom Seaver
Dave Kingman
Pro football kickers, baseball trades, and Vernon in homer sweep
Vintage sports notes span 1977 talk of placekickers led by Jack Manders through baseball trade chatter with Toby Harrah and Bucky Dent. Mickey Vernon outs Hodges in Hall of Fame voting but stays active at 58 as Montreal batting coach, while Kiell and Frelinghuysen promote Keep Your Heart Running.
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Paul J. Kiell
M.D
Joseph Frelinghuysen
Kiell
Frelinghuysen
Hall of Fame
Gil Hodges
Mickey Vernon
Hodges
Vernon
Montreal
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