Finley vows to stand with owners against Kuhn in Lindblad sale
Oakland A's owner Charles C. Finley says he has backing of most owners to block Commissioner Bowie Kuhn from vetoing the $400,000 sale of relief pitcher Paul Lindblad to Texas. Finley predicts other owners will not indemnify Kuhn if he fights the deal and notes a pending suit over earlier voided trades. He demands a written purpose for Kuhn's hearing and warns he may skip the meeting if not provided.
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Hollman named Wooster head football coach
Hollman, former Greenville and Fremont Ross coach, was chosen from about 70 candidates to lead Wooster. Athletic Director Al Van Wie cited his motivation and strong win loss record after Don Neal resigned for personal reasons following his second season.
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Czechoslovakia's Jiri Hrebec Upsets Mayer in San Jose
Jiri Hrebec defeated eighth seed Sandy Mayer 3 4 6 4 7 5 to win the San Jose Grand Prix in California. Rod Laver beat Haroon Rahim 6 3 6 2 and Harold Solomon defeated Andrew Pattison 6 1 6 0 in the first round of a $250 000 event in Palm Springs.
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Pakistan
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Broncos sign Chuck Brislin as free agent guard
Denver Broncos announce the signing of free agent guard Chuck Brislin a 6 foot 3 255 pound lineman. Brislin previously played for Calgary in the CFL after a prior NFL tryout with the Atlanta Falcons and played college football at Mississippi State.
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Packers star Henry Jordan dies at 42
Former Green Bay star Henry Jordan died at 42 of an apparent heart attack in Milwaukee. The All-Pro defensive tackle helped Lombardi’s Packers rise to fame in the 1960s. He later led Summerfest finances and fundraising, influencing the festival’s stability. Bart Starr and teammates recalled his humor and leadership.
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Gems GM post opens again as speculation swirls
Dayton Gems again lack a permanent general manager after Ken Wilson was fired. Barry Mickey named acting GM while the club weighs a successor. Rumors tie Lefty McFadden to a return, though officials deny details as McFadden sits in Miami Valley Hospital with abdominal pains.
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Horsemen to discuss survival of racing in conference
Cleveland AP reports a March 10 conference in North Randall on legislation affecting racing survival. Thistledown official Frank J Liddy and Edward J. DeBartolo say the meeting will seek uniform legislative approaches and an exchange of ideas to address industry problems and revenue needs. In 1975 states with thoroughbred harness and quarter horse racing drew $581 million in track wagering.
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Brian Baschnagel Wins Brian Piccolo Trophy
Chicago Bears rookie Brian Baschnagel 23 earns the Brian Piccolo Trophy named for the late halfback. Voted by veterans, the honor honors courage loyalty dedication and humor. Baschnagel led kickoff returns with 29 for 729 yards and caught 13 passes for 226 yards.
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Ex Panthers star Gary Patton sparks Cumberland College run
Former Springboro High standout Gary Patton delivered a stellar week for Cumberland College Indians earning NAIA District 32 player of the week honors. He totaled 83 points and 24 assists across three games, aiding two wins and keeping the team in contention for an at large District 32 Tournament berth, while raising his season average to 20.7 points per game.
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Ex 49er coach Dick Nolan joins New Orleans Saints
Dick Nolan, former San Francisco 49ers head coach for eight seasons, has joined the New Orleans Saints as linebacker coach. Nolan posted a 54-53-5 record with the 49ers, led NFC West champions from 1970 to 1972, earned NEC Coach of the Year in 1970, and coached the NFC in the 1971-72 Pro Bowl.
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Barons Face Uncertain Future Amid Wages Standoff
Cleveland Barons players pressed Mel Swig to pay overdue wages or sell the club as they threatened a strike and free-agent status if deadlines passed. Alan Eagleson and NHL figures met with players while Swig and lawyers pursued a buyout deal in New York.
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Richfield Coliseum
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Martin Wins National Title After Middletown Golf Triumph
Ray Martin, 1975 Middletown City champion, earns a national title after his Armco A team placed second at the National Industrial Recreation Association tournament. In the Western Regional at Purdue, Martin posted 70 71 14 for the best score nationwide and will be awarded by the national association.
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Holmes' trial through pre-trial hearings opens in Amarillo
Pre-trial hearings began for Pittsburgh Steelers tackle Ernie Holmes on a charge of possession of a controlled substance. He faces two to 20 years in prison and a fine up to 10 000 dollars. Holmes was arrested at an Amarillo motel during a January 1976 wedding reception and indicted by the Potter County grand jury. The charge is a second degree felony in Texas.
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