NFL owners weigh retroactive compensation amid 16 game plan
In Phoenix NFL owners debate retroactive pay and draft compensation as the league moves toward a 16 game schedule in 1978. Key figures include Al Davis Art Modell Wellington Mara Joe Robbie and Commissioner Rozelle with players like Warfield Csonka Kiick and Riggins cited in the compensation dispute.
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Fidrych Undergoes Knee Surgery Ending Tigers Hope
Detroit pitcher Mark Fidrych will undergo knee surgery after tearing cartilage and re injuring the knee during a workout. He is projected to miss six to eight weeks of baseball activity with a likely return around early June. The Tigers released harm to the club, while Boog Powell was cut by Cleveland.
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Killanin to visit China to push Olympic reentry
IOC president Lord Killanin plans a April trip to Peking with Masaji Kiyokawa as pressure and talks continue on China rejoining the Olympic movement after years of withdrawal over Taiwan. The visit follows prior efforts and tensions with Taiwan and US and Soviet positions.
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Lompoc Record Sports En News Bee Terry Day
Terry Day headlines Lompoc record sports edition with team highlights and local updates. The page covers school games, player performances, and upcoming schedules for the week.
Braves' swimmer earns CIF final in 100 butterfly
Lompoc’s Tom Denton was the only Valley swimmer to reach CIF finals, placing seventh in the 100 butterfly with 55.4 seconds. Denton and Greg Farnborough of Righetti advance to Friday finals at East L.A. College. Diving saw Steve Baker and Jim Canavan eliminated after five prelim rounds.
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Maravich Leads Jazz Past Suns For Seventh Straight Win
Pete Maravich scored 26 as the New Orleans Jazz defeated Phoenix 112-100 to extend their club record streak to seven. Elgin Baylor praised defense as key, noting the team’s late surges and strong third quarters amid a playoff-outlook season. Baylor's crew sits fifth in the Central with six games left.
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Intensity on the tennis court observed in photos
Lompoc’s No 1 singles player Mike Tripe concentrates on a return against San Luis with a spectator in view. The piece notes tennis can seem dull over time and argues spectators may find the game highly engaging.
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Richest LPGA tournament opens with Rankin favored
Palm Springs California is the site as sixty eight women golfers compete for a $240000 Winners Circle prize fund. Judy Rankin and Sandra Palmer are listed among the favorites while Hollis Stacy Jane Blalock JoAnne Carner and Mickey Wright also contend. First prize is $36000 plus a Chrysler Cordoba. Eligibility hinges on recent top finishes or LPGA Hall of Fame status.
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Local Sports Schedule Highlights CIF Prelims and League Relays
Today features CIF Preliminaries swimming at 10 a.m. Tennis sees Lompoc visit Bishop at 3:30 p.m. Track hosts Lompoc at Arroyo Grande with Righetti facing Cabrillo at 3:15 p.m. Girls high school basketball pits Santa Ynez at Cabrillo at 7:30 p.m. Gymnastics has Cabrillo at Lompoc at 7 p.m.
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