Oakland A's face bankruptcy as sale to Davis fails
Oakland owner Charles O Finley lost his bid to sell the A s to Marvin Davis who withdrew a 12 million offer to move the club to Denver Davis balked due to a lawsuit from Oakland Coliseum over a 10 year lease Finley said the A s must remain in Oakland for now amid weak attendance and possible bankruptcy Giants and city officials grim about Bay Area baseball future
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Blue decision still days off
New York AP reports Vida Blue’s future with MLB teams remains unsettled as hearings resume over his sale to Cincinnati for 1.75 million. Commissioner Bowie Kuhn sought balance, while Finley faced broader franchise pressure and a failed major sale linking to potential bankruptcy amid lease constraints.
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Springboro girls hand Madison 75 26 defeat on Madison court
Springboro Pantherettes rout Madison 75 to 26 on the Madison court after a tight first quarter. Amy Tucker scored 30 to lead Springboro as the team improves to 5 0 on the season. Totals show Springboro dominance with strong minutes from Hammock Jozwiak Mo Flynn Burge and Hale while Madison received scoring from Anspach Lawson Hall and OConnor in a one sided contest.
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Bobby Orr's Bruins Career: 624 Assists in 631 Games
In ten seasons with the Boston Bruins, Bobby Orr recorded 624 assists over 631 games, highlighting his playmaking impact and durability during his NHL tenure.
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Norman's pact extended with Reds through 1979
Cincinnati Reds general manager Dick Wagner announced on Monday that pitcher Fred Norman signed a one year extension to run through the 1979 season. Norman had 14 wins last season, the club's second highest total, despite a season of highs and lows.
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Edgewood girls crush Shawnee for seventh win
Edgewood High girls opened with a 15-0 run and cruised to a 54-21 win over Preble Shawnee. Lis LaBarge led scoring with 18 points, boosting Edgewood to their seventh victory in nine games. Shawnee totals and box scores are listed in the game report.
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Watson wins Crosby Pro Am in rain delayed playoff
Tom Watson and Ben Crenshaw tied at eight under after 72 holes. In a tense playoff at Pebble Beach Watson sank a four foot putt to win as Crenshaw bogeyed the 17th bunker shot. Watson noted his game is hot and cold and hopes to improve in coming weeks.
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Complaints mar NHL Star Tilt slated tonight
Complaints about the National Hockey League All-Star game run through tonight's 31st annual event. The Clarence Campbell Conference, led by Flyers and Islanders players, seeks to end a three-game skid against the Prince of Wales squad as griping about the format and fan identification persists.
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AIDES WIFE TO HELP WITH RECRUITING
Miami University coach Dick Crum will depart for North Carolina next week. He will leave eight assistants and his wife to continue recruiting for Miami in the MAC deadline stretch. Crum praised Miami’s efforts and said he will not influence Carolina recruits already sought for Miami.
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Local courses name new pros for coming golf season
Wildwood hires Larry Taylor formerly Riviera assistant pro Worthington to replace Sam Spadafora who left after 12 seasons as head pro. Weatherwax names Mike Kurznowski from Miami Valley Dayton to succeed Paul German whose contract not renewed as city course seeks a club manager. Kurznowski to be paid 644.20 bi weekly with 25 applicants considered.
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Hall of Famer Leemans among five elected to Hall of Fame
Hall of Fame bid joins Weeb Ewbank Lance Alworth Larry Wilson and Ray Nitschke as the five new inductees. Leemans, 65, starred for the 1936 43 New York Giants as a powerful fullback, reflecting on playing for fun instead of money in his era. The class brings total members to 98.
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Former champions sue PGA over lifetime exemption rule
In Houston the plaintiffs led by Jack McCann sue the PGA in state court alleging the new rule ending lifetime exemptions for pre 1970 major winners violates rights. Named golfers include Burke Boros Ford Hebert January Marr Nichols Rosburg Sarazen SneadVenturi. The case cites 12 former U S Open and PGA champions seeking relief from loss of automatic entry.
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Pro Bowl Controversy Ends NFC Victory 14-13
In Tampa the NFC edged the AFC 14 to 13 as Walter Payton earned MVP honors with a 66 yard rushing effort and a decisive fourth quarter TD. The AFC protested a late blitz rule as Ken Stabler and Cliff Branch threatened a comeback before Cleveland Elam sacked Stabler to end the drive.
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City Church St Christian, 1st Church of God Breiel split
In a local basketball tally City Church St Christian and 1st Church of God Breiel traded scores with City Church edging ahead, while Harlan Park Church of God demolished Trinity Baptist. In middle school action McKinley beat Hamilton Harding for the girls 40 to 14 and Roosevelt topped McKinley 54 to 40 in boys play.
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