Free agents reshape baseball as Messersmith McNally ruling looms
In a landmark move, Peter Seitz ruled that Messersmith and McNally can become free agents after 1975 contracts, sparking a storm of predictions. Miller and Kuhn clash over impact on the reserve system while MacPhail warns of disaster for baseball’s farm system.
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Jayhawks Pitt Weather Dampens Sun Bowl Prep
Kansas and Pittsburgh faced chilly winds and 30s readings ahead of the Sun Bowl clash while coach Bud Moore and Johnny Majors spoke on timing and schedules. Majors recalled the Big Eight, Ames friendships, and TV bowl money. Sun Bowl officials announced 51 seats left for Friday’s game.
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O J Simpson NFL rushing champion for second straight year
O J Simpson of Buffalo repeated as the NFLs leading rusher with 1817 yards while carrying 329 times. Franco Harris was second with 1246 yards and Lydell Mitchell third with 1193. Simpson also claimed the NFL scoring title with 138 points as Ken Anderson topped the league in passing.
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Sooners Boot Fullback Ivory Dismissed From OU
Norman Oklahoma AP coach Barry Switzer confirmed that Ivory, alternate starting fullback for the Oklahoma Sooners, was dismissed from the team after a dormitory incident. Ivory left school Friday night and declined comment. the Orange Bowl trip to face Michigan follows Christmas Day. The Oklahoman cited sources stating the incident involved Ivory having a girl in his dormitory.
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