Breweries fund junior hockey in Ontario face cabinet clash
Jim Coleman reports the Ontario Major Junior Hockey League seeks a Cabinet reversal of a Liquor Licensing Board rule that bars brewery sponsorships for youth events. The league cites Molson and Labatt support totaling about 200000 yearly, with leaders arguing the need to keep junior hockey alive.
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Hockey and hockey-like scores across leagues
Scores from multiple leagues show Montreal over St Louis 6 to 3 in the NHL, and a mix of WHA AHL and junior results including Edmonton over New England 5 to 7 and Nepean 10 Brockville 7 in Ottawa area play. Other results feature Chinout outcomes like Regina 6 Yorkton 2 and Richmond 17 Surrey 5 in junior circuits.
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Hull
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Chicoutimi
Nepean
Brockville
Ontario
Ottawa
Kingston
Pistons sign Sheppard and reassign duties for Paquette
In the NBA the Detroit Pistons sign forward Steve Sheppard to a second 10 day contract, release forward Larry McNeill, and reactivate forward Ben Paquette. In the NFL the Houston Oilers hire O A Phillips as head coach on a three year deal. Tom Mack of the Rams retires. In hockey the Canucks assign goalie Dan Wilson to the Dallas Black Hawks. In soccer the Dallas Tornado sign Nijego Pesa to a two year deal. Tulsa Roughnecks buy Terry Carracott from Everton for 30000 dollars.
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Larry McNeill
Ben Paquette
Houston Oilers
O.A
Bum) Phillips
Los Angeles Rams
Tom Mack
NHL
Vancouver Canucks
Danc Wilson
Dallas Black Hawks
NASL
Dallas Tornado
Nijego Pesa
Tulsa Roughnecks
Terry Carracott
Everton
GM withdraws Canada Cup sponsorship in Canadian hockey row
General Motors pulls sponsorship of Canada Cup and 1979 world championships, citing advertising deadline. Eagleson and Renwick dispute terms over pro exchange, IIHF approval, and CAHA commitments. Carling O'Keefe remains a sponsor as talks continue with Moscow tied to Canada Cup future.
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Giant
Canadian Amateur Hockey Association
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International Ice Hockey Federation
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B.C
Bruins
IIHF
Helsinki
Finland
Sabetzki
National Hockey League
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Ottawa
CAHA
Hamilton
Bowling standings and awards from CO OP and ELKS leagues
CO OP Friday Bowl week January 26 1979 features Wipeouts vs The Gems and other matches with top individuals Janet Froelick and Daphne Bowers leading ladies. Standings list Groovy 5 Impossible YoYo Five Enough MCGs RTs and others with points. ELKS Mixed League January 24 1979 results show Sweat Hogs Jokers Rolling Pins and more. Dixie Bohnet tops women with 375 and 755. Frank Fernetti leads men with 274 and 761. team highs go to Lucky Six and Guess Who, with Jokers Slow Rollers and others in standings. LONDON Reuter reports former boxer Yo lande Pompey dies at 49 after challenging Archie Moore in 1956. immigrant to Britain in 1951 and British Commonwealth light heavyweight champion six months later.
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Frank Fernetti
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Charlie's Angels
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Red Wings
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Annie Stiff
Sam Miller
London
Reuter
Yolande Pompey
Archie Moore
Pompey
Britain
Trinidad
Carew trade saga stalls as Kuhn blocks talks
The Yankees face a delay in pursuing Rod Carew after commissioner Bowie Kuhn barred talks until Minnesota Twins agree on compensation. The Twins seek third baseman Carney Lansford, with Angels’ rumored $4 million five year deal bogged by the package. Carew has salary options and may seek free agency after 1979. The Twins acknowledge the Yankees’ bid includes Chambliss Beniquez Doyle and $200,000.
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Bowie Kuhn
Twins
Kuhn
California Angels
Carney Lansford
Minnesota
Angels
Yankees
Boston Red Sox
Kansas City Royals
Texas Rangers
Texas
Howard Fox
Chris Chambliss
Juan Beniquez
Brian Doyle
Montreal Stuns St. Louis In NHL Summary
Montreal goalie Dryden and St. Louis counterpart Staniowski split action as Montreal tops St. Louis 4 3 with 9 563 in attendance. Tremblay Lafleur Houle and Hughes scored for Montreal while Murdoch Crombeen and others replied for St. Louis.
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St. Louis
Lambert
Lafleur
Napier
Houle Mt
Tremblay
Robinson
Houle
Hughes
Jarvis
Murdoch
Sutter
Federico
Crombeen
Hammarstrom
Zuke
Brownschidle
Chartran Mil
Dryden
Staniowski
Brandon Edges Blades In Tight WHL Clash
Brandon Wheat Kings topped the Saskatoon Blades 3-2 as Laurie Boschman opened the third period with the go ahead goal. Brandon outshot Saskatoon 31-28 with goals from Brian Propp and Dave Stewart while Dan Erickson and Pat Conacher replied for Saskatoon.
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al Scott
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Neil Meadmore
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