Embry: 'He was awesome' No sour grapes by Bucks
Milwaukee general manager Wayne Embry recalls Kareem Abdul Jabbar as the main spoke in their wheel and says the Bucks faced reality when Jabbar chose to leave for the Los Angeles Lakers. Embry credits Jabbar with turning the franchise around and notes the club tried to keep him but respected his decision.
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Barry weighs full time TV move after title run
Rick Barry says he plans to retire from basketball to pursue broadcasting full time if the right opportunity arises. The Warriors star, MVP of the finals, notes he would need commensurate pay and remains under contract but seeks television work with CBS and ABC assignments in the near future.
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Blue and Jackson keep A's atop West after doubleheader sweep
Vida Blue and Reggie Jackson propelled Oakland to a two game lead in the AL West with a doubleheader sweep of the Minnesota Twins. Blue tossed six strong innings as Jackson hit a 15th homer and drove in runs amid his hot streak through the week.
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Knicks offered Frazier and others million cash for Kareem
The Knicks proposed over 1 million dollars in cash plus Phil Jackson and John Gianelli to Milwaukee for Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Wayne Embry said the Bucks could have any player and that Eddie Donovan would try to land players from other teams.
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Jacks overpaid says newest wealthy gridder
California star Steve Bartkowski, a top NFL draft pick, says athletes are overpaid. He cites his Berkeley background and urges players and owners to accept smaller profits to lower costs like Washington game tickets. He notes his Falcons contract may be worth 625000 to 800000 dollars.
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Pacers Chase McGinnis Amid Bidding Battle
Indiana Pacers refuse to drop pursuit of ABA scoring star George McGinnis. The deal window extends until August 1 when he must decide on buying out his local contract for about $85,000 as NBA teams circle.
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Cubs Resurgence Ties Phillies on Surprising Run
The Cubs under General Manager John Holland rode a youth wave led by Bill Madlock and Manny Trillo to a 32-29 record. In a 9-5 win over Philadelphia, Trillo and Morales fueled the offense while Dettore earned his first mound win.
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Heaton’s Wrestling Camps Offer Commuter Option from Lompoc
Lompoc Valley wrestlers may commute to the Heatons Wrestling Camps in San Luis Obispo this summer with two sessions, July 20-25 and July 27-Aug 1. Camp director Dick Heaton, Cal Poly assistant AD and former two time All American, works to run a free daily bus from Santa Barbara and Lompoc.
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Former Eagles All-Pro Jess Richardson Dies at 44
Jess Richardson, former Philadelphia Eagles All-Pro defensive tackle, died Tuesday at his home after a long illness. He was 44.
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Woman umpire makes pro baseball debut in Boise
Christine Wren, first woman to serve as a professional baseball plate umpire, debuts Wednesday night in Boise Idaho for the Northwest League season between Portland and Boise. She dreams of a World Series game as she faces a crowd where a player kissed her in an exhibition.
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Gullett on 21 day list with fractured thumb for Reds
Cincinnati ace Don Gullett is out four weeks with a fractured left thumb after a line drive. Sparky Anderson calls it a blow as rehab will delay his return beyond a month. Sid Gordon, famed sluggers of the 1940s and 50s, dies at 57 after a 13 year NL career involving the Giants Braves and Pirates.
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Chacon Begins Crash Weight Plan Before Olivares Defense
Featherweight champion Bobby Chacon abruptly left training on Tuesday to pursue a crash weight loss program ahead of his title defense against Ruben Olivares Friday night. At 23, he plans daily steam room sessions near his Sylmar home to drop six pounds to reach the 126-pound limit before Friday morning’s weigh-in.
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NHL Governors weigh fate of Penguins and Seals
The NHL Board of Governors faces possible dissolution of the Oakland Seals and the Pittsburgh Penguins as owners struggle with debt and tax troubles. President Clarence Campbell says only sale or liquidation options remain. In Houston, veteran receiver Jerry Levins returns to the Oilers in a trade with the Chargers. Levins set an AFL single year record for combined punt and kickoff returns in 1969.
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Minutemen Sell Final 3,000 Tickets for Pele Cosmos Game
Boston Minutemen sold 13,000 tickets for a Friday NASL match at Nickerson Field with Pele and the New York Cosmos. Pele recently signed a 4.7 million dollar contract. In New York, Rocky Bleier wins the 1975 George Halas Award for overcoming war injuries and returning to pro football.
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