Dodgers trade Wynn to Braves for Baker in four for two
Dodgers send Jimmy Wynn to Atlanta for Dusty Baker as part of a four for two deal also involving Ed Goodson. Baker will shift to center for Los Angeles, while Wynn defends his past role and reflects on his 1974 pennant year and future prospects.
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Slick Watts Secures Raise With Clause In Payback Pact
Seattle guard Slick Watts renegotiated with the SuperSonics raising his salary from 45000 to 100000 a year with a clause allowing partial payback if his play does not merit the raise. Watts, a 6-1 guard, cites speed over size as key to his success and reflects on overcoming doubters who questioned his height.
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Big Eight misses out as bowl games snub conference
Nebraska officials pressed Cotton and Gator Bowls to take Big Eight teams, aiming to place Nebraska in the Cotton Bowl if they beat Oklahoma and Colorado in the Gator Bowl else. The plan backfired as no Big Eight teams joined the four major bowls, leaving Bryant to steer Penn State into the Sugar Bowl and the conference out of top post season slots.
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Notre Dame Drops From Top 20 In UPI Rankings
Notre Dame, 11 years of top 20 consistency ends as the Fighting Irish fall from No. 9 to below the top 20 after a 3rd loss this season to Pittsburgh. Colorado rises to No. 9 after a 8-2 mark and a win over Kansas, with one game left before the Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl. Alabama and Oklahoma also climb into the top 10.
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Bengals Edge Bills Behind Anderson Record Night
Kenny Anderson threw for a Bengals team record 447 yards with 30 of 46 and no interceptions to spark a 33-24 win over the Bills. OJ Simpson rushed for 197 yards but Buffalo fell to 5-4 as Cincinnati moved to 8-1-1 in the AFC Central race. Anderson also set a club total offense mark with 455 yards and shared a game ball with Chip Myers, who had 108 receiving yards.
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Dodgers to raise ticket prices next season in Los Angeles
The Los Angeles Dodgers, who have held line on ticket costs since 1958, announced Monday that prices will go up next season. In Lynwood, Linda Sanders gave birth to an eight pound girl named Heather Ann at St. Francis Hospital, widow of late tour pro Gary Sanders.
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Virginia Squires Seek Cash to Save ABA Franchise
Norfolk reports a potential investor call by noon to avert folding for the Virginia Squires as investors and players face unpaid wages. General Manager Jack Ankerson cautions a financial package is near but requires substantial new funding.
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Rosenbloom undergoes five hour heart bypass at Daniel Freeman
Carroll Rosenbloom, owner of the Los Angeles Rams, had a five hour coronary bypass at Daniel Freeman Hospital. Steve Rosenbloom, his son and Rams aide, said the operation went fine and the next 12 hours are critical but expected to have no complications. If all goes well, he would leave intensive care Wednesday.
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IOC Approves Quebec State Takeover of Montreal Games
The IOC indicated approval on Monday of Quebec State assuming control over next year’s Montreal Summer Olympics. IOC staff said moves aimed at smooth games operation are welcome, though no formal statement was issued.
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Lusk Named Southern California Athlete of the Month
Long Beach State running back Herb Lusk was honored as OCtober Athlete of the Month by the Citizens Savings Athletic Foundation. After 10 games he has 1,414 rushing yards ranking him second in the nation and third on the 49ers all-time single-season list behind Metcalf and Burns.
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