Oilers Face League Absence as WHA Sheds Teams
The Edmonton Oilers exit the WHA and seek an NHL deal after trustees refused extreme player demands. Edmonton aims to secure first refusal in a dispersal draft, while WHA protects Edmonton’s market and territorial rights amid potential legal battles and a reshaped eighties schedule.
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Miss Austin Faces Media Scrutiny Amid Rising Fame
Fourteen year old Tracy Austin, the youngest Wimbledon entrant this year, arrives in Cleveland to prepare for the Junior Bonne Bell Cup against Australia while enduring constant media interruptions. Coach Betty Sue Hagerman says the media blitz won’t change her despite growing touring demands.
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Pee Wee signup ends Saturday in Franklin
Franklin registration for the 1977 Pee Wee Football program closes Saturday from 10 am to noon at the Community Park shelter house. Eligible are boys ages 9 to 12 in grades four through six from the Franklin school district. Equipment will be issued to already assigned players. Unassigned new players meet at Hampton Bennett School Sunday at 2 pm.
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Venturi Captures St Paul Open First PGA Victory
On this day in 1957 Ken Venturi won his first PGA event at the St Paul Open. The win helped redeem his 1956 Masters collapse after he shot 75 and 80 in the final two rounds and finished one stroke behind winner Jack Burke.
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Jarry Park Haunts Expos Over Lease Suit
Montreal sues the Montreal Expos for 716373 in Quebec Superior Court claiming a valid lease on Jarry Park extends to March 1978. The city seeks 538318 for renovations plus 167000 in interest and 12000 from a lease clause granting five percent of gate receipts.
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Cowboys Sellout Early For Redskins Game in Dallas
The Dallas Cowboys sold out the October 16 game with the Washington Redskins as fans snapped up the remaining tickets. The NFL club noted strong demand for the November 14 contest with St. Louis.
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Kuhn Gains Expanded Powers At MLB Meetings
Commissioner Bowie Kuhn wins authority to strip draft choices and fine tampering up to 250000 as owners keep all minor league affiliates. Trading window shifts to March 1 to April 1 and DH rule not adopted by NL amid other motions. Lou Brock Award created to honor base stealing leader in NL.
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