Three divisions to be considered in baseball
Major league owners meet to discuss restructuring baseball into three division leagues with double tiered playoffs. The American League appears to back the plan while several National League clubs oppose major changes. If adopted, divisions span both leagues with new playoff formats and potential World Series qualification.
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Washington Redskins Center Emphasizes Quickness
Bob Kuziel, Washington Redskins center, says the key attribute for his position is quickness. He explains that getting off the ball quickly improves block position and that center is the hardest O line job due to snapping the ball and executing many body tasks.
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Major league teams shuffle rosters in baseball and football
Trades and signings sweep through the majors and college ranks. Chicago White Sox move Kent Hunsicker from Knoxville to San Diego in exchange for Chuck Wilburn. Twins send John Lonchar to Detroit for Julio Alonso, plus May sale to Indianapolis. Rangers sell Bobby Thompson to Seattle. Blue Jays trade Victor Cruz to Cleveland for Alfredo Griffin and Phil Lansford. Mets appoint scout Denny Gatehouse. Bears name Jack McKeon as Denver manager. Colts place Mike Barnes on IR. Packers place Mark Koncar on IR. Danny Johnson cut. Chesley and Harrison signed. Cosmos extend Kor Yepremian GM contract. Susan Segal named assistant GM. NC A&T resigns Doolittle and Taylor. US Military Academy fires Homer Smith.
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Mount Vernon tackles 410 pound Murray State lineman
Murray State offensive tackle Ver non Broadnax earned the nickname Mount Ver non on the first day of football practice. At 6-6 and 410 pounds, equipment posed a challenge with his first shorts sewn from two pairs. He needed a railroad scale to weigh him and began a diet that halted at 410 pounds after 10 days.
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Ruth Record Breakers Recall Bitter Memories
Orlando AP The two men who broke Babe Ruth home run marks Hank Aaron and Roger Maris met at baseball meetings and shared bitter memories. Aaron insisted Ruth’s record was monumental, while Maris spoke of day to day pressure and fan resentment. Aaron, now Braves VP, and Maris, a beer distributor in Gainesville, reflect on the personal toll and public scrutiny that followed their feats.
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Black Hawks suspend Jim Harrison in roster shuffle
Chicago Black Hawks announced the suspension of veteran center Jim Harrison for failing to report as required by his contract. Alain Daigle was recalled from the New Brunswick AHL team, while defenseman Mike O Connell was sent down. Daigle posted two goals and two assists in five AHL games. O Connell had been called up to fill in for an injured Doug Wilson.
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Magnavox Signs Braves Slugger To Five Year Deal
The Magnavox company signed the Braves slugger to a five year contract worth one million dollars.
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