Strike drags on as baseball sinks deeper into impasse
The major league baseball strike nears its 101st canceled game as negotiations stall. Kenneth Moffett warns of a long stalemate with no weekend talks scheduled. Owners seek compensation and service time questions loom, while players demand strike days count for pension and arbitration eligibility. Minor league callups may occur to fill seats if the walkout extends into August.
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Chiles Warns Kuhn of Strike Fallout in NYC Clash
Eddie Chiles majority owner of the Texas Rangers threatens to oust baseball commissioner Bowie Kuhn if the players strike continues. The Chicago Sun-Times cites a heated meeting in New York with AL president Lee MacPhail present and notes Williams and Steinbrenner backing action against Kuhn.
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Kalule Ready to Defend Title Against Leonard in Houston
World Boxing Association junior middleweight champion Ayub Kalule vows to defend his title against Sugar Ray Leonard in the Astrodome Thursday. Kalule, backed by a diverse team including a Ugandan medicine man, emphasizes hard work and mental resolve as Leonard moves up from welterweight to chase the title.
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Burns Takes Open Lead Amid Skepticism At Merion
George Burns moved into the Open lead at Merion with a 66 Friday to a two day total of 135, one stroke ahead of David Graham and two ahead of Jack Nicklaus and Tommy Valentine. He warned his odds, yet credited his improved putting and iron play with sustaining his surprising position.
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Burns Avoids Trouble As Open Leaders Hold Ground
George Burns credits steady driving for his solid rounds as Nicklaus and Snead bear the burden of big misses. Nicklaus laments a double bogey at 16, while Snead cards a quadruple bogey after landing in the quarry. Graham holds strong, noting a late miscue at 13 but overall smooth play. Nicklaus reflects on a single poor shot that cost him the lead.
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Sports on TV Svlect PO Change enthay!
ESPN network announces a slate of sports programming with World Cup soccer, golf, and motor racing coverage. The schedule highlights US Open golf and international soccer, with channel bracketing for Saturday and Sunday events including notable programs and anchors.
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