Finley seeks to reclaim Catfish Hunter from Yankees
Oakland owner Charles O Finley presses a court bid to overturn the arbitration that made Catfish Hunter a free agent. Finley argues the ruling exceeded authority and Hunter’s free agency harms the A's, while Hunter chose the Yankees in a deal worth about 3.75 million in total compensation. teammates comment on the outcome and impact on the club, with Reggie Jackson predicting Hunter will remain a Yankee.
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Views Vary On Effect Of Deal
A survey by The Associated Press shows big leaguers split on Catfish Hunter's $3.75 million Yankee deal. Some call it isolated due to free agent status. others foresee a broader salary push. Players cite reserve-clause impact, publicity, and potential wage spirals, while executives see the clause strengthened.
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White Sox sign rookies Otten and Ondina for 1975
The Chicago White Sox announce 1975 contracts for rookies pitcher Jim Otten, 23, from the American Association with a 7 2 record last season, and outfielder Mike Ondina, the club's No 1 pick in 1972, who batted .275 for Appleton in the Midwest League. Bay Meadows cuts winter harness meet to five days a week due to raceable-horse shortage, though business rose 12 percent in five days. Alabama coach Bear Bryant named southern football coach of the year by Columbia Touchdown Club for third time in four years, after an 11 0 regular season. Suffolk Downs reports Massachusetts parimutuel take from a 92-date meet, with state receipts totaling over 5.546 million. 1974 racing yielded a state record 13.188 million across 200 days.
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Bowling Scores From Thursday Ladies League Highlights
The Thursday league lists top performances across teams including Leach 176 472 for SKYHOOK-3, Hughes 167 454 for BEAUTYLAND, Scroggs 14] 30-M for RANEY DRUGS-3, Crawford 132 30-D for BENNETT ICE CREAM-1, Pederson 198 464 for ANDERSON CARPETS-3, Zook 194 524 for BRISCOE DRUG STORE-4, Bien 256 554 for PEPSI COLA-?2, Gorton 211 534 for FOGLE QUARRY-72, Wall 208 531 for HUBBARD LUMBER 4, Bones 178 20-L for SONIC DRIVE-IN, Wadkins 441 for the final score.
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Grogan to Play in All-America Bowl Sunday
Steve Grogan of Ottawa and former Kansas State quarterback will play in the All-America Bowl Sunday in Tampa Florida. Televised locally on Channels 13 and 41 starting at noon. It marks Grogan’s second post season appearance after starring in the North’s Blue-Gray victory.
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Oklahoma Panhandle hands Newman first defeat in tournament
Panhandle State of Oklahoma upset Kansas Newman of Wichita 67-65 to end the Yellowjackets 10 game win streak as the Friends Invitational opened. Other first round results saw Friends beat Baker 84-63 Emporia State topple Phillips 77-66 and Marymount defeat Graceland 83-59.
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Secretariat Sires First Foal as My Card Filly Is Born
Secretariat became a father for the first time when My Card produced a filly at Faraway Farm near Lexington. The premature brown filly, born at 10:05 p.m. Wednesday, is in good condition with potential three white stockings and a white star on her face. My Card is a daughter of Ace Card.
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Huskers Tie Tech Bowl Streak Honored By Dodd Memories
Atlanta AP report recalls Georgia Tech coach Bobby Dodd praising Nebraska for tying Tech's six straight bowl victories, a streak begun in 1952 with Baylor, as Dodd notes the feat and recalls the first game moments. The piece also covers Ferguson Jenkins being named Ontario athlete of the year by the Ontario Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association.
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Don Woods Crowned NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year
San Diego invested $100 to take a chance on Don Woods who rose from waiver pickup to star running back. The rookie led NFL rookies in yards with 1,162 and scored seven touchdowns, earning AP Offensive Rookie of the Year with 52 of 78 votes.
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