Heinsohn fights forced coaching move to San Diego
Tom Heinsohn seeks a federal ruling to avoid being compelled to accept a three year coaching contract with the new San Diego NBA team. He says an ultimatum from Irv Levin threatened his Boston Celtics deal and wants clarity on his contractual obligations and pay. Levin says he will honor the Celtics contract and press awaits Judge Caffrey’s decision.
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Tom Heinsohn
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Braves
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Los Angeles
U.S. District Court
Andrew Caffrey
Robert Caporale
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Wisconsin eyes 1978 team built around lettermen
Wisconsin coach Dave McClain says the Badgers have a solid nucleus of returning lettermen on offense and defense. He notes six offensive starters back, plus linemen and position shifts to add speed, with Ira Matthews expected to push for 1,000 rushing yards. Defensively nine starters return including Dave Crossen and Dave Ahrens, while special teams feature Joe Ruetz and Steve Veith. The schedule includes seven home games and all nine Big Ten schools.
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Dave Ahrens
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Oregon
First Presbyterian Sweeps Doubleheader in Church League Softball
First Presbyterian defeated First Baptist 13-9 in the opener and 6-1 in the nightcap. Leon Boyer earned the win in game one with Bob Warrick taking the loss. Steve Grieff and Ray DeLong homered for Presbyterian while Steve Conrad homered for Baptist. In game two Jack Ferguson got the win as Warrick again took the loss. DeLong and Larry Grieff each had two hits for Presbyterian, with Greg Belt driving in two runs.
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Greg Belt
Classified Want Ad: Place or Cancel by Phone
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Ontiveros on disabled list by Cubs injury and surgery
The Chicago Cubs place third baseman Steve Ontiveros on the emergency disabled list for at least 60 days after a left shoulder injury worsened by a June 21 slide. Outfielder Dave Kingman is activated from the 21 day DL. Ontiveros will undergo surgery.
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Dodgers Dramatic Inside the Park homer fuels 8-2 win over Cubs
Dodgers beat Cubs 8-2 as Davey Lopes hit an inside the park homer his 12th of the season and Steve Garvey delivered a grand slam, with Bert Hooten tossing a near shutout. Hooten allowed four hits in the ninth but earned the win and Chico Buckner exited early due to a muscle issue.
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Jerry) White
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A's Top White Sox 8 4 Behind Johnson Blister Bids
Oakland starter John Henry Johnson left after 7 1 3 innings with a blister on his forefinger but earned his 7th win as the A's beat Chicago 8 4. Dave Bevering homered to spark a four run fourth, and San Jose Sosa finished the game. The White Sox fall in their 10th loss in 12. Other AL scores included New York over Cleveland 3 1 and Texas 2 0 over Boston.
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Islander Tonelli signs multi year hockey contract
United Press International reports a busy day of sports transactions across leagues. John Tonelli signs a multi year contract with the New York Islanders while Pat Quinn is named head coach of the Maine Mariners AHL team for Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
Pat Quinn
Maine Mariners
St. Louis
Terry Richardson
Chicago Cubs
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Dave Kingman
New York Jets
Alan Williams
Florida
Rich Pennella
Louisville
Jerry Andrew Savage
Colgate
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Luther Palmer
Bill Donckers
Moses Foster
Buffalo
Phil Heck
Boston
Ferdi Taggan
National Sports Festival opens in Colorado Springs
The National Sports Festival opened in Colorado Springs with USOC president Robert Kane delivering an emotional welcome to more than 2,000 athletes. The four day event, a $1.5 million project, begins amid modest publicity and no live TV, yet Kane expresses hope it will reach Olympic prestige. A torch relay from Pikes Peak highlighted opening day as basketball, ice hockey, figure skating and diving finals start competition.
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Cornell University
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Pikes Peak
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Astros win Morris Minor League Tournament title
The Astros defeated the Braves 21-3 at McKinley Park to capture the Morris Minor League Tournament with Brian Roundtree earning the win and Mike Feeney the loss. Earlier, the Lions claimed first in the Major League Tournament by shutting out the Cougars 7-0 with Karl Chronister the winning pitcher and John Buberle the loser. The Panthers edged the Tigers for third place.
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