Red Sox Pitching Strength Versus Power Hitting
Eddie Kasko enters his third season as Red Sox manager claiming the 1971 squad is his best yet though debate persists. Boston boasts improved pitching speed and defense but lacks power. five years after a 100-1 pennant run, they must contend with Baltimore in the AL East. GM Dick O Connell overhauled the roster trading ten players including Jim Lonborg and George Scott while keeping only Yaz, Reggie Smith, Rico Petrocelli, and Sparky Lyte.
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Dick O'Connell
Carl Yastrzemski
Reggie Smith
Rico Petrocelli
Sparky Lyte
Red Sox reshuffle as Pattin Krausse lead pitching return
Ruth League seeks manager for Babe Ruth 13-15 and 16-18 leagues. Dick Danner and Roy Comer are contacted. Red Sox add Marty Pattin and Lew Krausse in trades. Tommy Harper and minor leaguer depart. Pattin joins Culp and Siebert in rotation. Krausse aims to prove starting potential amid veteran Gary Peters and Rogelio Moret in competition. Frederick Touchdown Club to elect officers March 20 at Erni's Italian Kitchen. Remaining roster battles center on catcher Job between Duane Josephson and Carlton Fisk, first base between Mike Fiore and Cecil Cooper, and infield spots with Aparicio at short, Ferrocelli at third, and Yastrzemski seeking rebound. Harper expected to bring right-handed power and speed after 31 homers with Milwaukee.
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Football Players Criticize Owners at Congressional Hearing
NFL Players Association executives accused owners of a powerful, paternalistic system with Rozelle holding total authority. They cited Joe Kapp’s contract dispute and criticized artificial turf as dangerous in heat, urging labor-management reforms.
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Edward R. Garvey
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Mian Page
Minnesota Vikings
Tom Keating
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Mackey
Brig Owens
Washington Redskins
Sam Gruneisen
San Diego Chargers
Baseball Nearing Decision On Strike Vote
Major league players plan to decide on a potential strike within two weeks. Brooks Robinson, Orioles star, says polls among 24 teams should not be called a strike vote. He adds the aim is to empower representatives to act before the March 31 deadline, be it a settlement, extended talks, or a strike. The issue is pension benefits. Cashen warns a strike could halt or cripple the season.
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Cavaliers Open NIT Tonight
Virginia and Jacksonville launch the 35th National Invitation Tournament at Madison Square Garden. Virginia 21-6 faces Lafayette 20-5 at 7 pm EST, then Jacksonville 7-7 meets Fordham 18-8. Other first time entries include Davidson Maryland Oral Roberts Missouri Princeton Indiana with rounds through March 25.
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U S and Soviet Runners Set Indoor Dual Meet Tonight
Russian and American track stars prepare for the first indoor dual meet in history in Richmond with five Olympic gold medalists and world record holders among the entrants. Americans include Willie Davenport Lee Evans and Mel Pender. Russians field Viktor Sane ye v and Anatimir Colubnichty in walking events.
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