D C Loses Bid For ABA Team Condors Purchase Rejected
A Washington group failed to buy the Pittsburgh Condors of the ABA after refusing to sign an agreement preventing pro basketball in the capital region. Lawyer Leonard S. Blondes called the proposed pact a potential black list for the area. The Washington group had agreed to purchase the Condors on October 21.
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Two Detroit Coaches Quit Over Fan Pressure
Detroit sports lose two coaches as Doug Barkley of the Red Wings and Bill van Breda Kolff of the Pistons resign amid hostile hometown fans. Barkley cites 15,000 boos and media pressure. van Breda Kolff laments loyalty and insults from fans. Pistons GM Ed Coil notes interim practice with Jerry Ditchie as Bing recovers. Wings name Johnny Wilson as new coach.
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World Hockey Association Officially Formed Monday
New league launches with 10 franchises in Miami, New York, Ohio, Chicago, Winnipeg, Calgary, Edmonton, San Francisco, Los Angeles and St. Paul. Plans to add two more. features a white puck, 10 minute overtime, and no reserve or option clauses in contracts. Arbitration governs disputes, with compensation to previous clubs if players move.
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New York Suspends Welterweight Champion Napoles
New York State Athletic Commission suspended world welterweight champion Jose Napoles and his manager Alfredo Cruz for failing to fulfill a contract with the Canastota Boxing Club of Syracuse. Napoles had regained the title by stopping Billy Backus in Los Angeles, while Backus had won the Syracuse title in 1970. The commission withdrew its title recognition, though Napoles remains recognized by the World Boxing Association and other bodies.
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Brodie stresses defense to back strong offense
San Francisco 49ers quarterback John Brodie emphasizes that a good defense is essential for winning and sustaining an elite offense. He warns that an underperforming defense forces the offense to overwork and cannot be relied on game after game.
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Maryland School for the Deaf Banked Scoreless Loss at NCSD
MSD faced North Carolina School for the Deaf on Saturday and fell 16 to 0. The game highlighted defensive struggles for the MSD squad and left the team searching for scoring opportunities.
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Knight Harrier Top Smithsburg in cross country race
Middletown defeated Smithsburg 32 to 25 in a cross country meet. Individual leaders included James Draper of Smithsburg finishing first in 15 minutes 10 seconds, Doug Axline of Middletown second in 15 22, with Middletown athletes Tom Stevens and David Shafer following in third and fourth respectively.
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