Finley Back In Spotlight Amid Contract Moves And Feuds
Oakland owner Charlie Finley tries to stir interest by sending a contract to Catfish Hunter as offseason turmoil with players lingers. The piece also notes Roger Maris, Tom Seaver, Pete Rose and other stars amid labor talks and notable contract values, with Chicago, St. Louis and Cincinnati ties mentioned in passing.
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US Loses Top Hurdler For Meet With Soviets
Lt. Tom Hill of the U S Army pulled a muscle and will miss the fifth annual meet against the Soviet Union in Leningrad. Coach Harry McKnight said the remaining 52 American athletes, led by Pamela Jiles Jan Merrill and Ron Livers, are ready. Hill may compete in Olympic trials in three months.
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NBC to reveal first round NCAA games choice in March
NBC expected to announce which three first round NCAA tournament games it will televise with first pick among games on March 13. TVS, Inc. will choose remaining matches after NBC selects, per NCAA spokesman.
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