Prothro Sues Rams for 1.9 Million Over Firing
Tommy Prothro filed a 1.9 million breach of contract suit against Rams owner Carroll Rosenbloom and the Baltimore Football Club Inc. He claims Rosenbloom conspired to fire him after a 1971 contract, seeking damages for lost pay and reputation plus death benefits.
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Williams exits as Herzog takes helm for Rangers prospects
The Rangers appoint Whitey Herzog as manager after Ted Williams resigns amid criticism of high school style play. New faces Rico Carty and Mike Epstein join a reshaped lineup with Rich Hand and others in pitching, while evaluators project last in the West for 1973.
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Rico Carty
Mike Epstein
Washington
Rich Hand
Ranger
Dick Bosman
Mike Paul
Pete Broberg
Bill Gogolewski
Toby Harrah
Dave Nelson
Bill McNulty
Ted Ford
Elliott Maddox
Joe Lovitto
Larry Buttner
Jeff Burroughs
Denver
Dick Billings
Hal King
Bill Fahey
Kekich swap sparks mixed feelings among Yankees crowd
Susan Kekich defends the Dec 14 identity swap with Fritz amid public interest. She says they faced highs and lows, insisting there was nothing dirty about their love. Marilyn Peterson seeks divorce, while Fritz and Susan pursue happiness. team reactions mix humor and concern as Willie Davis named Dodgers captain.
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Mike Kekich
Lee MacPhail
Lindy McDaniel
Church of Christ
Celtics, Lakers Rally for Wins in NBA Roundup
Boston extended its lead in the Atlantic with a 127 112 win over Buffalo as Havlicek and White scored 25 each. Lakers beat Portland 114 102. Knicks set a home win record with 33rd. Bucks top Bulls 96 88.
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Drive For Fame and Fortune
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Bruins and Walton Lead Pac-8 Scoring and Team Stats
Washington’s Louie Nelson sparked a late surge with 67 points over Oregon State and Oregon to push his season average to 22.1 in the Pac-8 with one game left. Freshman Ron Lee of Oregon and UCLA’s Bill Walton follow, Walton also averaging 16 rebounds while hitting .607 from the floor. Oregon State’s Steve Ericksen tops free throws at .900. Oregon State leads free throws as a team but UCLA dominates offense, defense, field goal percentage and rebounding margins. In coast action, Sonoma State’s NCAA bid ends in 70-68 loss to UC Riverside, Lee McDougal scoring 25 with 15 boards for the victors.
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Oregon State
Oregon
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Bill Walton
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Steve Ericksen
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Sonoma
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Lee McDougal
Seaver Driven To Prove Himself In Comeback Bid
Mets star Tom Seaver spends extra time after workouts in Florida, bunting fielding and taking batting practice. The 28 year old right hander, a six time All Star with a 116-66 record and 2.44 ERA, says last year was disappointing and aims to recapture his form as the league’s best pitcher. He cites Steve Carlton as the peak of 1973 and vows to start even at 0-0 on opening day.
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Mets
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Billy Connors
Tom McKenna
Tom Seaver
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Seaver
Steve
Carlton
Lompoc AAU Track Club Fund Raiser Ticket Drive
The Lompoc Valley Girls AAU Track Club raises funds for national competitions with a $1 ticket offering a chance to win a 10 speed bike or a savings bond. Each ticket also grants a $1 discount on a large pizza. tickets by phone (RE 6-0910) are delivered to homes.
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Local Sports Sked Today and Tomorrow
Baseball Lompoc at Santa Maria 3 15 p m Elks Field makeup of Sands Tournament. Girls track Santa Ynez at Lompoc 3 p m. Tomorrow swimming Cabrillo at Arroyo Grande track Cabrillo at Santa Barbara Righetti at Santa Barbara golf Lompoc at Santa Ynez Alisal
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