Bleak outlook for Cleveland Barons in NHL meetings
NHL players and executives voiced concern over the Barons finances on opening day of the 60th annual meetings. Alan Eagleson warned the franchise may fold as Linford Greenberg’s $3 million rescue failed, while calls for league realignment and a possible WHA merger were discussed alongside the push to strengthen the NHL’s core clubs. Toronto owner Harold Ballard opposed a WHA merger, urging league strengthening and local club viability.
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Laundering Barons
Board of Governors
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NHL
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Ilegal Messutmer
Toronto Maple Leafs
Harold Ballard
WHA
Hallard
Ballard
Ballard Sail
Lafleur Leads Canadiens to NHL All Star First Team
Montreal star Guy Lafleur tops the NHL All Star voting as a unanimous first team pick from the Canadiens. Goalie Ken Dryden defenseman Larry Robinson and left wing Steve Shutt join Lafleur on the first unit after voting by the Professional Hockey Writers Association. Lafleur repeats as a first team member, part of a historic lineup from the Stanley Cup champions.
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Guy Lafleur
Montreal Canadiens
NITL
Professional Hockey Writers Association
Ken Dryden
Lary Robinson
Steve Shutt
Laflerr
Boston
Hhus
Lafleur
Shutt
Assisloghus
Gordie Howe
Detroit Red Wings
Toronto Maple Leafs
Barre Sziming
Kings
Dionne
Rogle Vachon
Tenis Potvin
New York Islanders
Guy Jaspointe
Gilbert Perreault
Buffalo Sabres
Rick Martin
Lanny McDonald
Toronto
NHL
Dryden
Save Our Pacers drive opens to aid franchise
Indianapolis basketball franchise faces a three week drive to raise 1000 season tickets and 750000 in new equity to secure the Pacers for the 1977-78 season. Arena Sports, Inc. officials say funds will be held in escrow if goals fail. Mayor Hutson and Leonard express confidence the effort will keep the Pacers in Indianapolis.
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UPL
Pacers
Bobby Leonard
Indiana Pacers
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Arena Sports, Inc
Save Our
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Arena Sports
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Market Square Associates
Market Square
The
Jets name long time NFL official Kensil president
New York Jets owner trio selects Pete Rozelle aide Jim Kensil as club president with full control of football operations. Kensil, 60, will assume duties next week after 16 years with the NFL and a prior press role. He replaces Leon Hess, who becomes chairman and chief corporate officer.
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UPI
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Kensil
Jets
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Hess
Footballeam
Wih
National Football League
Tve
al Shard
Wall Michaels
Sid
Rozelle Hau
Pete Las Wry
Oppor
Helen Dillon
Townsend Martin
University of Pennsylvania
Associated Press
Columbus
Ohio
Kensit
NFL
Ue League
Catherine
Women Netters Seek League Formation Meeting
Union Township invites players 16 and older to attend a meeting about forming a women’s tennis league at Scotland Meadows Park. The event is at 7 p.m. near the pond at the picnic pavilion. Those unable to attend can contact Terri Piya at 910 Matilda Ave.
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Union Township
Scotland Meadows Park
Terr! Piya
Matilda Ave
West Pittsburg Cubs Triumph In Connie Mack Win
West Pittsburg Cubs defeated the Third Ward Merchants 15 to win their fourth New Castle Connie Mack League game in five decisions. Doug Mangins fueled the victory with a double and a single along with the pitching win. Teammates B. Herb T. Tomko and M. Hassan contributed key hits while Lang pitched well for the Merchants despite the loss.
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West Pittsburg
Shenango dominates Robinsons in Toca Suburban clash
Shenango cruised to a command win over Robinsons of Neshannock 13 to 1 in the Toca Suburban Girls Softball League. Mary Chrobak and Chris Gar docky tripled, Janine Sibelo doubled for Shenango, and Marcie Llewellyn pitched a winning game while Terri Dubrok took the loss. Shenango led 4-1 before first breaking the game open with four runs in the bottom half of the sixth.
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Robinson's
Neshannock
Mary Chrobak
Chris Gardocky
Janine Sibelo
Shenango
Marcie Llewellyn
Terri Dubrok
Zadroga wins New Castle horseshoe spring tournament
Al Zadroga, 1976 Pennsylvania champion, goes undefeated to claim the New Castle Horseshoe Club Spring Tournament crown at Statland Meadows Park despite wet conditions. Pete Vlachos wins Class AA, Bob Strault Class A, Frank Kilinsky Class B, Harold Tullie Class C, Virgil Nicholson Class D, Cyril Enders Class E, John Alesberger Class F. Second and third places noted in several divisions. local play begins soon with handicap Teague invites. Interested players contact Joseph Mancini or Clair Bruce.
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Pennsylvania
New Castle Horseshoe Club
Zadroga
Meadows Park
Pete Vlachos
Beaver
Bob Strault
Uniontown
Frank Kilinsky
Pittsburgh
Harold Tullle
Youngstown
Ohio
Virgil Nicholson
AGI Run
Cyril Enders
John Alesberger
Moona
Bob McKnight
Lou Edmiston
Rob Morris
Dave Baker
Annyone
Joseph Mancini
Clair Bruce
Dr Pepper rally tops Tilco Yankers in high-scoring tilt
Dr Pepper Giants captured a 10 9 win over the Titco Deg Cleaners Yankees in the sixth inning surge. Kelly William Lor Brune and Sherry Honka doubled for the Giants while Lorie Retort drove in three runs and Patty McCandless earned the win.
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Titco Deg Cleaners Yankees
Union Township
Sherry Tonke
Patty McCandless
Giants
Stephanie James
Yankees
Laurie Johns
Leann Valiensi
April Mears
Deneen Suber
James
Patty McCandles
Danta Daugherty
Linda Cename
Julie Farillo
Panella Lom
Saido
Snyder Pharmacy
Alicia Fiscanieri
Braves
Dodgers
Lika Paglialong
Reuve Viselo
McKee keys win in church league
Hon McKee powered Evangel Community to a 16-14 comeback victory over Sharon Haplist in the West Penn Fundamental Church Softball League. Al Baker contributed three doubles, Joey Habarger hit a triple and a single, Tim and Dan Drake added extra hits, and Don McKee plus Mike Pascarella added doubles to fuel a 20-hit attack. Evangel trailed 14-10 before six-run rally in the bottom of the sixth sealed the win. McKee was the winning pitcher and Frey took the loss.
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Hon McKee
Evangel Community
Sharon Haplist
West Penn Fundamental Church
al Baker
Joey Habarger
Tim Drake
Dan Drake
Don McKee
Mike Pascarella
Evangel
Frey
Local youths qualify for Junior Olympics
Local boys and girls qualified for AMA AAU Junior Olympic Championships at Slippery Rock and Hopewell meets. In nine and under, Lana Cartoway won the 440 and helped relay teams. Jana Hambuick won the 220 and joined relay wins. others placed in events and relays. The 10-14 group featured Live Hashbeick winning the 220 and relay wins. Vanessa Brown and Tammy Taylor won sprints, with several relay teams placing. in the 12-13/14-15 brackets, Crunkleton and others posted top times. New Wilmington riders also advanced at Salem Ohio with several firsts and seconds in relays, jumps, and sprints.
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AMA
Slippery Rock State College
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Jana Hambuick
Randy Taylor Gopped
Ase
April Mills
Becky Lima
Kim Crunkleton
Ted
Af Lamont Early
Kenny Johnson
James Johnson
Tim Hamrick
Early
Kenny Wassecord
Ad Tolawad
James
Nambcick
Eric Jones
John Sims
Firte Stasiion
Franklin Hines
John Mraz
Iliseus
Mike Hambrick
New Wilmington
Rikey Stadium
Salem
Ohio
Keith Henderson
Jeff Kaufman
Dave Wilson
Brandon Womer
Menderson
Womer
Wilson
Mike Fobes
Tird
Tom Fobes
Craig Henderson
Paul Yohman
Palmer nearly certain to qualify for Open berth
Palmer appeared virtually assured of one of 49 Open spots as rain halted early second round play at Myers Park and Charlotte Country Club. Bibby Casper and Ed Furgol among former champions in the field. Archer shot 141 while others hovered near the cut line. Palmer, 47, without exemption for the first time since 1969, faced final qualifying rounds ahead of Tulsa Open.
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Arnold Palmer
Faber
Myers Park
Charlotte Country Club
Bob E. Smith
Bibby Casper
Ed Furgol
Charles Coody
George Archer
Bob Goulhy
Bobby Nichols
Archer
Tulsa
Palmer
Joe Inmnan
Uar
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