Mike Bratz Last years henchman now running the show
Stanford guard Mike Bratz emerges as a leading playmaker amid a season of Maples Pavilion transition. The Lompoc native leads the Cards with steady scoring and strong defense while overcoming a recent shooting slump and a lingering elbow setback from his Little League days.
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Rookie Meriweather clamps down Campy in Rockets win
Houston beat Cleveland 117 to 114 as coach John Egan cited Joe Meriweather's length and defense. Meriweather, a 6-foot-11 rookie from Southern Illinois, shut down Campy Russell late, securing the critical stretch and keeping Cleveland from pulling away. Dick Snyder led Cavs with 25 points while Jim Cleamons and Ringo Smith added 23 and 19.
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Finley and Co. in tax trouble
The Internal Revenue Service said Charles O. Finley and Co. failed to file corporate income tax returns for 1972 1973 and 1974. The unfiled returns were to include revenues from the Oakland Athletics and the Finley insurance company. Finley filed his personal taxes for the period.
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Brett aims to be best third baseman of his era
Kansas City Royals star George Brett, already 1975 MVP candidate, plans a stellar 1976 with goals of a .315–.320 average, 100 RBIs, 15–20 homers, and improved fielding. He expects spring training to start on schedule and values his Kansas City home, manager Whitey Herzog, and owner Ewing Kauffman.
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Baseball players union disputes owners over spring training delay
UPI reports Marvin Miller calls owners postponement of spring training nonsense and accuses them of misleading the public. AL President Lee MacPhail and NL President Charles Feeney say camps will open only after a new basic agreement, while Miller argues the reserve clause dispute is the core issue and proposes a four year no strike pledge to start on time.
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Top 20 UPI men's basketball rankings with Notre Dame rise
The Board of Coaches places Indiana at No 1 with Notre Dame moving up as the Irish begin to challenge. The list shows first place votes and records through Saturday Feb 21 with Indiana leading and Notre Dame gaining ground.
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