Flood case verdict debated before Supreme Court
UPI reports Curt Flood’s challenge to baseball’s reserve clause described as a hard core violation of antitrust law by former New York Justice Goldberg while club owners’ attorney argued the clause prevents a game turn to a shambles. The court heard oral arguments and will rule by June. Flood refused to report to the Phillies after being traded from the Cardinals, sat out 1970, briefly played for the Senators in 1971, and then lived in Europe.
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UPI
Curt Flood
U.S. Supreme Court
Arthur J. Goldberg
Flood
Goldberg
New York
Louis L. Haynes, Jr
Philadelhia Phillies
St. Louis Cardinals
Washington Senators
Europe
Maryland and Jacksonville reach NIT semifinals at MSG
Jacksonville upset Lafayette 87 76 and Maryland beat Syracuse 71 65 as officiating influenced both quarterfinals. Jacksonville meets Maryland Thursday. Princeton faces Niagara and Oral Roberts plays St. John's (N) next.
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UPI
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Maryland
Madison Square Garden
Lafayette
Syracuse
Princeton
Niagara
Oral Roberts
St. John’s
Leopards
Tom Davis
Tom Wasdin
Wasdin
Orangemen
Greg Kohls
Roy Danforth
Danforth
Steve Honzo
Bob Bodell
Bodell
Tom McMillen
Rams near 20 million in bid to sell franchise
Francis Romer leads bidders from Santa Monica with an offer around 18 to 20 million for the Los Angeles Rams. Club president Bill Barnes notes no formal deal. sale decision rests with Mary Reeves and the Reeves estate executors as Romer plans talks in Honolulu. Other groups are said to be in discussions, with the Rams’ ownership split between Mrs Reeves and stockholders including Barnes Autry Reynolds and Martin.
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UPI
Los Angeles Rams
William A
Bill” Barnes
Francis
Carlos’’ Romer
Santa Monica
Calif
Barnes
Honolulu
Romer
Dan Reeves
Rams
Cleveland
Mary V. Reeves
Reeves
Richard Caroon
Milton Levitt
New York
NFL
Leonard Tose
Philadelphia Eagles
Gene Autry
Robert O. Reynolds
C.D
Dan
Martin
Sam McDowell eyes wins with Giants after trade
Sam McDowell declares his goal is to win for the San Francisco Giants now that he has moved from Cleveland in the Gaylord Perry trade. He defends his frankness with reporters, hopes Candlestick Park helps, and emphasizes not setting specific season goals while acknowledging his fastball and past strikeout records.
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Phoenix, Ariz
UPI
Sam McDowell
San Francisco Giants
McDowell
Rube Marquard
Giants
San Francisco
Sam
Gaylord Perry
Indians
Cleveland
Candlestick Park
Lakers and Bulls meet in last regular season duel
Los Angeles clinches Pacific division title and faces Chicago, which holds second in the Midwest behind Milwaukee. The Bulls boast a top defense and have one win over the Lakers on the year. LA seeks its 67th victory, one short of the season record.
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UPI
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Chicago Bulls
National Basketball Association
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Milwaukee Bucks
Bulls
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Lakers
Los Angeles Backed In Race For Super Bowl Seven
At the NFL meeting in Honolulu delegations from Miami Houston New Orleans and Los Angeles vie to host Super Bowl VII next January. Dallas is also in play as Commissioner Rozelle says warm weather and good accommodations will drive the decision.
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Honolulu
Angels eyeiming for notches as 1972 season opens
Palm Springs California UPI report quotes general manager Harry Dalton and manager Del Rice on the California Angels as they prepare for 1972. Dalton expects rebuilding momentum after Orioles success, Rice remains optimistic about a strong pitching staff led by Messersmith Wright May Murphy and Nolan Ryan with Allen Fisher and Doyle in relief.
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Calif
UPI
Harry Dalton
del Rice
California Angels
Dalton
Rice
Baltimore Orioles
Angels
Oakland ‘S
Andy Messersmith
Clyde Wright
Rudy May
Tom Murphy
Nolan Ryan
Angels’ infield strength vs weak catching and outfield
The article lists Scott Ostler and Rick Clark among roster notes. It highlights Jim Spencer at first Sandy Alomar at second Leo Cardenas at short Ken McMullen at third as the infield anchors. It notes weaknesses behind the plate and in the outfield with Rice choosing between Jeff Torborg and Joe Azcue for No 1 receiver and several other catchers and outfielders fighting for jobs.
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Rick Clark
Alan Foster
Mel Queen
Archie Reynolds
Greg Washburn
Angels
Jim Spencer
Sandy Alomar
Leo Cardenas
Ken McMullen
Rice
Jeff Torborg
Joe Azcue
Jim Hutto
Mickey Rivers
Vada Pinson
Ken Berry
Bill Cowan
Roger Repez
Leroy Stanton
Wise's spring surge boosts Cardinals to 20-game winner status
Wise, 26, dominates spring play with two unearned runs in 14 innings and a six inning gem in a 3-1 win over the Reds as St Louis eyes him as a potential 20-game winner. Carlton trade relief and contract issues earlier fuel optimism for a strong season.
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United Press International
St. Louis Cardinals
Steve Carlton
Rick Wise
Wise
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Cincinnati Res
Joe Coleman
Detroit Tigers
New York Yankees
Rich McKinney
Coleman
Mickey Stanley
Tigers
Bill Mazeroski
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Pirates
Dwain Anderson
Oakland Athletics
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Frank Fernandez
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Chris Speier
San Francisco Giants
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Tokyo
Dave Campbell
Derrell Thomas
San Diego Padres
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