NBC plans record Olympic coverage cost with $100 million bid
NBC projects 150 hours of Moscow Games coverage from July 19 to August 3, aiming for a profit despite risks. NBC paid about $85 million for rights plus up to $15 million in extra costs, with ABC paying $25 million for Montreal. The network will deploy roughly 300 staff in Moscow and will hire Lothar P. Bock for $1 million to help secure the rights and later buy three programs annually.
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New York
National Broadcasting Co
NBC
Herb Schlosser
ABC
Montreal
NBC Television
Lothar P. Bock
Bock Thy
Plummer Faces Big Decision With Reds Contract
Cincinnati catcher Bill Plummer, Bench backup for six seasons, faces a choice between accepting a reduced salary or exercising his option amid pay inequality between star players and younger peers. He earned a $26,000 World Series check last year and discusses a one year deal at lower pay and potential impact on future playing opportunities. The Reds sold out opening day versus the Padres, with remaining tickets for the Riverfront Stadium game.
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Loss of Cummings robs Cincinnati of NCAA bid hopes
Cincinnati Bearcats coach Gale Catlett announced that junior forward Pat Cummings is out for the season with a fractured ankle. The 6 foot 9 standout from Johnstown, Pa. will be red-shirted, leaving Cincinnati with depth concerns as they pursue an NCAA title, with Catlett naming UCLA Kentucky San Francisco Louisville and Marquette as contenders. Cummings led the 1974-75 Bearcats with a 13.9 scoring average on a 23-6 squad.
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Cardinal lands Larry Mack with Louisville signing
Larry Mack signed a letter of intent to attend the University of Louisville after rushing for 1,926 yards over three seasons at Middletown High. Present at the signing were Cardinal head coach Vince Gibson and assistant Doug Mathews.
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Young bowler 16 rolls 670 in junior league
George Marshall, aged 16, rolled a 670 series with games of 238 217 and 215 at Sports Bowl, the season high in junior leagues. His team also posted the high team series of 3 271 at Laynecrest Lanes in Franklin. Janet Back added a 266 game toward her first 600 series, finishing 620 for the set.
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North Carolina Runner Voight Leads ACC Rushing and Scoring
Mike Voight of North Carolina topped the Atlantic Coast Conference last season in rushing yards and scoring, showcasing his dual threat as a key offensive weapon for the Tar Heels.
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Mike Voight
North Carolina
Draft Problems Highlight NFL Negotiations Beyond Draft
The NFL players union cites at least seven unresolved issues with management beyond the draft including Rozelle Rule compensation, veteran trade rights, commissioner discipline power, preseason pay, season length, and injury protection. Ed Garvey says a Wednesday night milestone may reveal which topics separate the sides as talks resume with no league contract since January 31, 1974.
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Ed Garvey
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NFL Players Association
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Sullivan winner Jenner says AAU needs change
Bruce Jenner, 27, winner of the Sullivan Award for 1976, urges the AAU and other nations to improve support for athletes to keep the United States competitive for the 1980 Moscow Olympics. Jenner, who set a Montreal decathlon world record and earned AP Athlete of the Year honors, says the USA is slipping behind in athlete backing compared with East Germany and other rivals.
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Los Angeles
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ABC Sports
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Madison freshman team rolls to 46 28 win
Chris Wright scored 17 points and Jeff Craft 14 to lead Madison’s freshmen to a 46 28 victory at TV South yesterday. The win improves Madison’s record to 11 0.
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Jeff Craft
Madison
TV South
Middletown Tennis Club sweeps Hamilton Net Set in tennis meet
Middletown Tennis Club A team won at home and B team won on the road as MTC netters swept Hamilton Net Set. A team results include Dishun Wiley defeating Manning Tuley 64 62 and Grimes Hammonds beating Smith-Miller 60 61. B team winners include Sauter Schroth, Compton Franis, and Newkirk Soller with straight-set wins.
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Jacobs Ross
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Karch Underwood
Springboro Girls Run to Ninth Victory Over East Clinton
Springboro High girls basketball defeated East Clinton 99 to 21 after a 32 to 8 first quarter run. The win marks Springboro’s ninth straight victory as top scorers include Hammock 25 and Willoughby 12. East Clinton’s Curtis led with 15 points.
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Saturday Play Up in the Air Over League Schedule
The ban on using school facilities for extra curricular activities leaves the Hot Shot and Powder Puff League in limbo. Dan Sager of the YMCA co sponsors the basketball program for grade patient youngsters says all practice sessions are wiped out for the rest of the season. Saturday's games are postponed and alternate sites are being sought as the future depends on safer places to play.
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