On Thursday's Sports In Brief Baseball Trades and Firing
Houston Astros general manager Spec Richardson was fired by Sidney Shlenker, new president of the Houston Sports Association. In football, New York traded Bob Gresham from the Oilers for defensive tackle John Little. Oakland Saints running back Jess Phillips moved to the Raiders for undisclosed draft picks.
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Sidney Shlenker
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Bob Gresham
Houston Oilers
John Little
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New Orleans Saints
Jess Phillips
Oakland Raiders
Missouri Fishing Report Signals Fair to Good Conditions
Jefferson City reports show lakes and streams in fair to good shape with water temps in the mid eighties. Early morning and late evening are best for catches. trotlines fair to good for rough fish. many streams show mixed clarity and depth with channel cat, catfish, flatheads, crappie, bass, bluegill, and trout noted across multiple locations and lakes.
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McGinnis Signs Sixers Deal For 3.2 Million
George McGinnis declares basketball fun but money is the aim as he signs a six year contract with the Philadelphia 76ers worth 3.2 million dollars. He discusses investments, real estate, and his passion for antique cars while noting his conservative spending and plans after basketball. The SEC photo event follows his earlier ABA success and a controversial Knicks bonus.
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Indiana Pacers
NBA
New York Knicks
Miller and Watson Lead British Open Breakout Birdie Run
Johnny Miller and Tom Watson surged to nine under par in the British Open third round at Carnoustie, each firing rapid birdie bursts. Miller opened with five birdies in seven holes while Watson added three in five, as David Huish clung to a two-stroke lead and Bobby Cole and others chased on the windy links.
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Johnny Miller
Tom Watson
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U.S
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Huish
Land Watson
Bobby Cole
South Africa
Gary Player
Player
Arnold Palmer
North Sea
Tom Weiskopf
Hubert Green
Lee Trevino
Lou Graham
Maurice Bembridge
Britain
Cole
Sooners Deny Impending Probation After Rumors
OU officials and an NCAA source deny reports that the University of Oklahoma will be placed back on probation in August. Vice President J R Morris states no violations were committed and signals the Sooners will come off probation as planned. He cites review by the Big Eight and NCAA and notes only a minor incident under investigation with no intent to violate rules. Switzer and Athletic Director Wade Walker are also associated with the statements.
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Oklahoma Journal
Oklahoma City
Big Eight
Sooners
NCAA
Chicago
Denver
Cole
University of Oklahoma
Big Eight Commissioner's Office
Barry Switzer
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