Baseball tapes controversy centers on Williams release claim
Oakland owner Charlie Finley allegedly released Dick Williams on national TV after the World Series. The Yankees then signed Williams to a three year contract, prompting legal questions over a possible release and the meaning of the taped TV exchange.
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Norwalk Cagers At Shelby Tonight In Bowling League Action
In City Lanes action within the Elks league, Terry and Spaar posted top 600s as Battles Insurance and Bennett Electric led scoring. Multiple players across teams including Berry's Restaurant, Old Dutch, Holman Jewelers, and others posted 500s and notable individual games, with Ruth Ritz and Joan Camp contributing strong scores in separate divisions.
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George Bogan
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Jim Ramsey
Tom Paffenbarger
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Paul Smith
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Don Benedict
Wes Preston
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Betty Grosswiler
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Dorothy Ott
Olcott & Ott
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Marty Roderick
Nite Life
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Mary Ross
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Doris Rahrig
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Linda Ridgeway
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Jim Chapin
Ileta Brown
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Mike Berry
Debbie Crawford
WFL awards first franchise to Detroit in-launch
The World Football League formally began with Gary L. Davidson presenting Detroit its first franchise. Seven owners received the team with no name players coach or home venue yet. Detroit’s Lions plan to move to Pontiac in 1975, marking a new major sports arrival since 1958.
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Playoff picture clear as final NFL weekend unfolds
Three teams in each conference can clinch with wins or ties while others push for wild cards. Cincinnati and Pittsburgh can clinch with any result. Oakland and Washington and Dallas eye division or playoff spots. A focus on Terry Bradshaw return and O. Simpson chasing Brown’s 1963 rushing record.
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Wellington Overwhelms W R Wrestlers in Conference Showdown
Wellington hammered Western Reserve 52 12 as the Roughriders forfeited 175 pounds and heavyweight due to injury and absence. Western winners were John Sura at 105 pounds Mel Lloyd at 119 pounds and Dave Grosewiler at 155 pounds. Grosewiler rallied from a 5 4 deficit to win 7 5 and was named wrestler of the week. Western hosts Firelands Conference action against Mapleton Monday at 7 p.m.
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