Magnates of the court and rink redefine pro sports pay
A survey shows basketball stars top salaries with Kareem Abdul Jabbar at about 82 500 a month and Wilt Chamberlain seeking more after a 250 000 300 000 range. Football and baseball players lag behind. hockey salaries rise with WHAs Bobby Hull and Bobby Orr earning massive deals. The piece notes NBA ABA dynamics, NFL averages, and the 1970s pay landscape shaping young athletes.
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Ontario drops campground promotion over litter complaints
At the Hospitality Unlimited convention in Eau Claire Wisconsin Ontario will no longer feature camping in promotional materials citing nuisance litter and discourteous visitors. Wisconsin tourism leaders note calls to boost promotion while industry critics warn nonresident tourists strain sites and roads. The shift follows prior studies urging investment in state tourism and a conservative view on campground growth. Public opinion among attendees ranges from promoting Wisconsin scenery to skepticism about nonresident leisure traffic.
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Bucks Sell Out Three Home Games Early This Season
The Milwaukee Bucks announced three home games sold out including November 14 and January 7 against the Lakers and December 1 vs the Knicks. They expect sellouts for the February 9 Laker game and March 1 Knicks game. Remaining tickets go on sale first come at the club office. good seats still available for 33 other games including the opener vs the Pistons. Guard Jon McGlocklin cleared to play after eye injury. Widow of Chuck Hughes sues Ford Hospital and three doctors for 21.5 million over alleged failure to disclose his heart condition.
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Jefferson Eagles Handle Monroe JVs 36-0 at Holyoke Field
Jefferson Eagles blanked Monroe JVs 36-0 on a cold Monday night at T. R. Holyoke Field. Monroe's best drive reached the Jefferson 30 in the first quarter but stalled on downs. Jefferson led 24-0 at halftime and hosts Monona Grove next Monday for the season finale.
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Pack is Back and A's hold 2-0 lead over Reds
The Oakland A's lead the Reds 2-0 as Vida Blue predicts an easier game than against Texas. Blue Moon Odom faces Jack Billingham in Cincinnati at 7 15 p.m. CDT with NBC TV coverage.
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