Kuhn Bans Finley Trades in Landmark Baseball Ruling
Commissioner Bowie Kuhn voided Oakland owner Charlie Finley sales of Vida Blue to the Yankees for 1.5 million and Joe Rudi Rollie Fingers to the Red Sox for 1 million each. Finley attacked Kuhn as a village idiot and sued. The ruling challenges how clubs buy star players and could trigger lawsuits and upheaval in baseball.
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Finley slams Kuhn as village idiot over player sales
Oakland owner Charles Finley blasts Commissioner Bowie Kuhn calling him a village idiot and says he will go to court to block the sale of Rollie Fingers Joe Rudi and Vida Blue to the Red Sox and Yankees for 3.5 million. Finley vows a restraining order and accuses Kuhn of a personal vendetta rather than baseball policy.
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Bowie Kuhn Faces Backlash Over Finley Trades
In Atlanta and Cleveland reports, commissioner Bowie Kuhn weighs voiding Oakland owner Charlie Finley's trades after talks with Walter O Malley and other executives. O Malley urges denial. Kuhn debates legal and league implications as players sue. Buck Martinez shines for Kansas City with four baserunners thrown out and team wins 5-3.
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Ottawa urged tougher hockey violence rules worldwide
Canada’s attorney generals urged uniform rules to automatically eject players who contribute to on ice violence. Ontario Attorney General Roy McMurtry said changes in NHL rules are unlikely, though enforcement could improve.
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OCHT Pushes Trap Ban in Huron County Ballot Drive
The Ohio Committee for Humane Trapping gathers signatures in Huron County to place a steel-jaw leghold trap ban on the November ballot. It seeks over 300,000 by August 4 and cites endorsement from the Ohio Veterinary Medical Association. A recent poll reportedly shows 75 percent support among Ohioans.
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Rankin Leads LPGA Hoosier Classic in Plymouth
Judy Rankin and three others share the first round lead after rain shortened play at Plymouth Country Club. Midland Texas money leader carded a 69 under brisk southerly winds, with Sally Little Kathy Martin and Silvia Bertolaccini also atop the leaderboard.
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Ray Floyd
Royal Revel wins Thistledown feature for third straight
In North Randall Ohio Royal Revel a 3 year old gelding ridden by Rich Sackett captured the $4 500 allowance at six furlongs in 1 12 2-5 payoff 760 The Trifecta paid 185 40 with Fred C Dobbs Hillbilly Willie and Fighting Fleet among the selections There were 259 winning tickets and a crowd of 3889 with handle of 444 817 Also noted are doubles and perfectas with Paletash Anitonae Mountain Ash Wrong Chorus New Wade My Girl Danell Archerfish and Roan Raider among the payouts
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Ohio To Stock Private Ponds Under Fish Ohio Program
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife began a free fish stocking program for private ponds under Fish Ohio. Fingerling largemouth bass bluegills and channel catfish will be provided to pond owners if the pond is open to public fishing and meets size depth and fencing requirements.
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Anthony Climbs To Fourth In PBA Seattle Finals Bid
Earl Anthony rose from 56th at week start to fourth place on Friday, making him eligible for Sunday's finals of the $85,000 PBA National Championship in Seattle.
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