Athletes Win Federal Wage Exemption on Pay
The Cost of Living Council lifted federal wage controls on professional athletes citing short earning careers and contract limits. It exempted team managers and coaches while saying the move would lightly affect the economy and not alter admission prices. The definition covers those who earn their living by performing in competitive sporting events.
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Guadalupe to Santa Maria ten mile road race kicks off fair
The fourth annual Guadalupe to Santa Maria ten mile race opens the 1972 Santa Barbara County Fair on Tuesday. It starts at 6 p.m. in LeRoy Park Guadalupe and ends at the county fair main arena in Santa Maria. Last year's winner Terry Williams is expected to defend his title. Over 50 entries are anticipated from the Central Coast. Two divisions run open and high school. Forestan Tavern of Guadalupe donates the awards for both classes. Ribbons will be awarded to all finishers. Race route goes LeRoy Park Guadalupe Street extension Main Street Black Road Stowell to the fairgrounds Southwest gate. Sing-ins at 5 p.m. Eligibility requires medical clearance and a recent exam. Race director Dick Ballou and Ray Kring provide contact numbers for more information.
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Dodgers blank Phillies 3-0 behind Sutton strong five hitter
Don Sutton pitched five hits and a two run Wes Parker homer as the Dodgers defeated the Phillies 3-0. Sutton tied for NL lead in shutouts with five and improved to 12-5, lowering his ERA to 1.90 while facing limited trouble through nine complete innings. Parker provided the decisive early offense with a second inning homer and the Dodgers padded the lead in the fifth.
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Murcer Hits Two Homers as Yankees Beat Opponents in Opener
Bobby Murcer homered twice in the opener, and Ron Blomberg and Johnny Callison joined with solo shots. Scott Ostler notes a seventh inning rally featuring Ellis driving in his third run as the Yankees sealed the win after Stottlemyre worked into the seventh.
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Reed defends image after New York police altercation
Willis Reed of the New York Knickerbockers says he remains a nice guy and denies guilt in an off duty patrolman incident. Reed was arrested on reckless endangerment and impersonating a police officer charges after a driveway dispute and exchange with officers, with a hearing set for August 3.
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NFL Notes and Baseball Through the Eye of the Era
Sports column surveys NFL and MLB topics with player moves and quirks. It covers Joe Kapp case implications, Pete Rose hair trend, Juan Marichal pitching, Randy Hundley injuries, Deacon Jones weight gain, O J Simpson size, Kareem Abdul Jabbar’s rise, Tom Gorman’s high school records, and Kareem and George Allen tensions.
Cash's two run homer lifts Tigers past Rangers 3 1
Norm Cash hit a sixth inning two run homer as Detroit beat Texas 3 1 to give Mickey Lolich his 17th win and 17 complete games becoming the majors leading pitcher with 155 strikeouts. Lolich passed Nolan Ryan for AL strikeouts and improved to 17 6 with 155 Ks. OtherAL scores saw Baltimore 7 Kansas City 6 Boston 5 Oakland 4 in 14 Cleveland 8 Chicago 2 Milwaukee 2 Minnesota 0.
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Local weekend baseball sked features multiple Lompoc matchups
Local weekend schedule lists Little League games at Lompoc facilities with Lompoc National facing Village Hills at 4 p.m. and Lompoc American meeting Orcutt National at 1 p.m. today. Legion play has Atascadero visiting Lompoc high school today and Lompoc traveling to San Luis tomorrow. Babe Ruth 13-year-olds from Lompoc host Monterey in a best of three for District 3 at Alrod Field Atascadero with games today at 1 p.m. and tomorrow at 4 p.m.
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Bart Starr retires from active play with Packers
Bart Starr, hampered by shoulder pain, announces retirement from active football with Green Bay. He says the game has been wonderful but the pain and belief of rapid Packers success led him to step away. Starr plans time with family and talks with coach Dan Devine about a possible coaching role. Scott Hunter will succeed him.
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Campaneris Named AL All-Star Shortstop In Atlanta
Oakland’s Bert Campaneris was chosen Friday to replace Luis Aparicio as the starting shortstop for the American League in Tuesday’s All-Star Game in Atlanta. Manager Earl Weaver selected Campaneris and 11 others, including Kansas City’s outfield trio, as AL teammates to pursue a second straight win over the NL.
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Melnyk, Floyd, Yancey Lead American Golf Classic Pack
Rookie Steve Melnyk and Bert Yancey shot 68 to share 36-hole lead at 137 while Ray Floyd matched 68? wait 71 to reach 137. Arnold Palmer carded 70 to 138, tied with John Wiechers who had 68 Friday. Eichelberger fired 65 to pace 139 in a crowded leaderboard.
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Smith wins for United States in Davis Cup final opener
Stan Smith defeated Jaime Pinto in straight sets to give the United States a 1-0 lead in the American Zone final in Santiago Chile. Harold Solomon led 1-0 before darkness halted his match with Patricio Cornejo. Solomon won the first set 9-7, Cornejo the second 6-4.
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