Owners seek final offer to end baseball labor impasse
Major league club owners pressed for approval of a final proposal aimed at breaking the labor deadlock and reopening spring training camps. The plan includes a one and one option allowing current players to become free agents one year after contract expiration and a seven-year service threshold for future free agency, with key talks to Marvin Miller and a Tampa meeting for the players’ executive committee.
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Five Lompoc players in Florida waiting for spring start
Five former Lompoc Valley baseball players are in Florida at training camp sites awaiting word on whether spring training will begin amid owner-player labor disputes. Roy Howell, Roy Thomas, Monte Bolinger, Kevin Drake, and Gary Hargis are all listed with prospects and assignments for the season.
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Bolinger Eyes Top Draft Slot Amid Pro Prospect Hurdles
Huss Bolinger, former Lompoc High star and Long Beach State graduate, sits among anxious college players awaiting an NFL draft delayed by lawsuits. At 6-5 and 255 pounds after a recent weight loss, he is viewed as a top 45 national prospect. The LA Rams have shown interest, subjecting him to multiple physical tests.
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Mann says men cheat more than women on golf courses
UPI interview with Carol Mann cites her belief that men cheat more than women in golf, noting rule bending in pro-ams, dropping balls in hazards, and switching balls on greens. Mann recalls a longtime ethics stance, her LPGA leadership, and money at stake at the Colgate-Dinah Shore event in Palm Springs.
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Mugging Ducks fall to 49ers in NIT upset clash
UNC Charlotte defeated Oregon 70 to 72 in the National Invitation Tournament after Cedric Maxwell led with 30 points and 14 rebounds. Lew Massey and Melvin Watkins sparked a late surge to turn the halftime deficit into a 35 31 lead, while Portland guard Al Green added 23 and Kenny Carr 21 for NC State in their win, marking coach Norm Sloan's 400th victory.
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Chargers chief Klein files $15 million suit against six partners
Coronado California. San Diego Chargers president Eugene V Klein says his attorney filed a $15 million counter suit against six minority partners led by Barron Hilton who sought to oust him from control of the NFL club last week.
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European star urges athlete funding as aid gap shown
European standout Tony Waldrop urges direct athlete stipends to finish studies and train, noting funding gaps in the United States. Dave Jenkins of Britain, touring the U S on a Churchill Fellowship, backs stipend support and plans for Olympic bid. USC and UCLA face strong foes this weekend with USC playing Arizona State and BYU in Tempe and UCLA hosting Tennessee.
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NFL expansion and drafts set after court delay
NFL commissioner Pete Rozelle says expansion plans and two drafts will wrap by early next month during week-long owner meetings in Coronado California. The entry drafts include veteran players to Seattle and Tampa Bay and a college draft for all 28 clubs. A third expansion vote may admit the Memphis Grizzlies, with Canadian John Bassett pursuing entry.
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Kareem Jabbar bears brunt of pushy fans in public
In Inglewood California Kareem Abdul Jabbar says the glare of fame makes him feel dehumanized and trapped in public. Teammate Lucius Allen notes fans treat him like a mind reader while Abdul Jabbar admits the hassles are worth it but sometimes push him toward anger.
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Baseball Cabrillo Visits Bishop Diego Wednesday Sked
Sports schedule shows Cabrillo at Bishop Diego at 3 6 pm Gymnastics Santa Ynez at Lompoc 3 pm Track girls Cabrillo at Santa Ynez Santa Maria at Lompoc 3 pm Swimming League Prelims Lompo c High 2 pm
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