pessimism grows as baseball strike drags on and talks stall
AP writer Barry Wilner reports rising doubt over a quick end to the first midseason walkout in baseball history. Federal mediator Kenneth Moffett called for a session between the Major League Players Association and managements Player Relations Committee, then canceled it hours later. Players like Tom Seaver and Dan Quisenberry voiced grim forecasts about the strike length, while talks and potential lawsuits hovered and free agent status loomed for about a dozen veterans negotiating the payoff from the stalled walkout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barry Wilner
Kenneth Moffett
Major League Players Association and Management
Ray Grebey
Moffett
Cincinnati Reds
Tom Seaver
Seaver
Players Association
Charleston
Tidewater
Cleveland
Charlies
Tides
New York Mets
Indians
Players’ Association
Mike Paxton
Gabe Paul
Ron Guidry
New York Yankees
Sid Monge
Joaquin Andujar
St. Louis
Lamar Johnson
Chicago White Sox
Ron Jackson
Minnesota
Dave Collins
Cincinnati
Jerry Turner
San Diego
Tony Scott
Houston
Ed Ott
California
OU Inks 8 Cagers And Brings In 1979-80 Standouts
Ottawa University coach Dan Gunkel announced eight signees to letters of intent. The class includes three junior college players and five high school graduates led by Shawn Henderson of Wellsville, a 6-4 guard forward also in track. Others are Don Jefferson Florida Junior College, Aaron Quilla Alvin Texas Junior College, Kirvin Jones Navajo Arizona Junior College, Wade Cloud Marianna Florida High School, Marvin Jones Tascosa Texas High School, Mike Zorn C A Brown South Carolina High School, and Tom Palmer Plano Texas High School. The prospects are noted for scoring, rebounding, defense, and pace, with positions ranging from guard to forward. Henderson is praised for quickness, shooting, and defense on the frontline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa University
Dan Gunkel
Shawn Henderson
Wellsville
Braves
Don Jefferson
Florida Junior College
Jefferson
Gunkel
Kirvin Jones
Ariz
Jones
Arizona
Henderson
Franklin Countion
Wade Cloud
Marianna
Fla
Cloud
Marvin Jones
Tascosa
Amarillo
Texas
Mike Zorn
C.A. Brown
Charleston
S.C
Zorn
South Carolina
Tom Palmer
Plano
WaverlyGirls Qualify In 3 Junior Olympic Events
Three Waverly girls in the 13 14 age division placed at the State Junior Olympic meet in Wichita. Judy Szollosi won shot put and javelin and was third in discus, setting a state record in shot Put. Patti Smith qualified in Liberty Mo with a javelin third at 89 11 and was seventh in high jump. Carol Skillman finished seventh in the 80 meter hurdles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waverly
Wichita
Judy Szollosi
Patti Smith
Missouri Valley
Liberty
Carol Skillman
City Softball Scores Showcase AA League Contests
Comprehensive box scores from Hickory through Brav es and dozens of teams feature hitters Kraus Ledom Flanner Cross and many others. Highlights include KOFO and Conoco Travel Shoppe totals and a packed slate across women's and girls leagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickory Ini
O Allen
Kraus
Ledom
Jr. Wilson
Johnson
T. Wilson
Thompson
Coffman
Hoyt
Ingram
Totals
Duke Mfg
Flanner
Sims
Pine
Millie
Fine
Crawford
Tate
Bowling
Flory
Reed
Bradley
Ottawa Sheet Metal
Bachelor
Saffron
Goodwin
Moore
Todd
Adamson
Baldwin
Bishop
Dixon
Overbrook
J. Cross
S. Cross
Duncan
Sisson
Davis
Wurderman
Eagle
Howard
Mohter
Hook
Gammon
D. Miller
Hutchinson
Cline
K. Miller
Jacob
Mars
Sudja
Dryden
Geist
Pearson
Jaycees
Cummings
Katzer
Waldron
Mayer
Riddle
Sigmund
Dalley
Hepner
Huttas
Coatney
Mackie
Kofo-96xx
Alley
Hane
Bateman
Dunkel
Calderwood
Lynn
Eichenwald
Duderstadt
Boyle
Brown
Lee
Tybor
Conoco Travel Shoppe
Suffran
Cramer
Cale
Ketchum
Brownrigg
Montgomery
Hough
Fletcher
Hashman
Hotaling
Transportation
Bones
Hernandez
Bail
Shultz
Worthington
Williams
Garcia
Burkdoll
Parks
Sacred Heart
Steichen
Turner
Mages
Eichenberger
Salmans
Cates
Rose
Reney
Lewis
Hornung
Colson
Price
Collinson
Denton
Becker
Parker
Bruington
Hornbeck
Brunner
Summers
Evans
McKenzie
Golf Star Sides With Owners In Baseball Strike
Iowa City AP Tom Watson a top money winner says he sides with baseball owners in the strike now in its 12th day Monday after Amana VIP pro am. He argues unions exist mainly for players welfare and cites high salaries and mediocrity and notes NBA moves near KC Kings saving franchise with midseason deals. He reflects on his own form vs 1980 peak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Iowa
Tom Watson
Watson
Kansas City Royals
Kansas City Kings
National Basketball Association
Kansas City
Otis Birdsong
Scott Wedman
Cliff) Robinson
Steve
Johnson
Robinson
New Jersey Nets
Oregon State
Kings
Top Women Win At Wimbledon
Chris Evert Lloyd opened Wimbledon with a straight sets win over Chris ONeil and led rivals Hana Mandlikova Martina Navratilova and Andrea Jaeger to victory. Mandlikova battled back to defeat Corinne Vanier despite a lingering back injury, while Navratilova and Jaeger also won in straight sets on a sunny day at the All England Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wimbledon
England
Chris Evert Lloyd
Chris O'Neil
Lloyd
Hana Mandlikova
Czechoslovakia
Corinne Vanier
Mandlikova
Martina Navratilova
Joyce Portman
Andrea Jaeger
Ottawa Softball Roundup Highlights Busy Week and Scores
Ottawa teams filled the week with multiple games across leagues. Al Beets Motors beat Cozy Corner Cafe 16-0, Free Agents topped Mark IV Shoes 9-1, LVA beat Budge's 5-3, Pow Wow defeated Century 21 9-4, and Gorton Painting crushed Our Own Hardware 18-6. J&J Automotive rallied to 7-6 in A League, Ottawa Truck won 16-14 over the Bombers, and other results included Church League and Co-ed action amid rain postponements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lon Flippo
Ottawa
Kansas
al Beets Motors
Wellsville
Danny Clough
LVA
Budge
Ken O'Connor
Pow Wow
Century 21
Keith Whitacre
Peeks
Leroy Hamilton
Rick Leach
Tony McClendon
Gorton Painting and Company
Gorton
Brent Gorton
J&j
Ottawa Truck
Bombers
Leslie Slivey
Brian Yohe
Marv Robertson
David Griffin
H.D. Lee
Glaze Drillers
Lazy L
Peeks Super Saver
Green Acres
Dairy Queen
Arlene Haas
Drillers
Judy Brooksher
Sonia Sands
Lee
Foundation Fixers
Budge's
First National Bank
Rantoul
First National
Millowrk Smith Family
Conoco
Our Own
Steet Metal
Mensa Hook Insurance
Man’s
Haven’s Steel
Ottawa Jaycess
J&j Automotive
Overbrook
Queen's
Duke Mfg
Bom Hickory
Briscoe
Gude
Suzuel
al Beets Motors Church League Free Agents Assembly
Ged “A
Oftawe & Cozy Corner
Falth
Teecen Budge
First Baptist
LVA Ee of Columbus
Kalghirs of Columbus
Westminster
Peek's Super-Saver Nazarene
Wesleyan Commodore Homes
Roursavars
Morth Gap
Assembly of God
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Marvin
Miller
Dan Quisenberry
The
U.S. District Court
New York
OU Inks
Waverly Gas
Watkins
Pfiefer
Beasley
Fewins
Sandstrom
Janssen
Anderson
Lauver
Arnesman
Regnier
1St Baptist
Smillie
Schwarzer
Wolgas
Kasper
Sullivan
Arnold
Floyd
Pierce
Houck
Girt
Whirlwinds
Chevello
Maxwell
Smith
Espanosa
V. Hotaling
DeVere
McClaran
Weedner
Whitacre
A. Hotaling
Wildkittens
Hayworth
Shock
L. Madi
Matney
Murrow
Taylor
Fogle
G. Madl
Kitterman
Buck
Short
Dittleston
Patriots
Ramshaw
P. Willford
T. Willford
Wolfe
Perry
Guthrie
Jackson
Shannon
Potter
Harris
Ratliff
Golddiggers
Marconnett
Diamond
Guerrero
Montague
Hiatt
Adams
Walburn
Gislar
Dodgers
Elliott
Hodges
Brewer
Davidson
Gravenstein
Rich
Griffin
Meyers
Rothwell
Orioles
Somers
Mills
Weber
Ferguson
Heckert
Clevenger
Cowdin
Burgoon
Rocket
Kiefer
Mitchell
Schlicher
Mullen
Reush
Hiner
Ubeiaker
Deardorff
Angels
Fisl
Campbell
Louderback
Ayers
Devore
Breeman
Nutt
Reekie
Platt
Padres
McGill
Aslan
Lane
E. Hempel
B. Hempel
Bristow
Swartz
Seymour
Boyer
Payne
Funk
Janson
Winsky
Redeker
Sypher
Spigle
Torrance
Elliot
Clegg
Walter
Golf Star
Bill Veeck
Lincolnshire
Nerida Gregory
Australia
Jaeger
All-England
O'Neil
Vanier
Lance Fuller
Moormans
Havens Steel
Jeff Thompson
Havens
Eldon Roehl
Queens
Faith Lutheran
Knights of Columbus
Craig Adams
Lutheran
Ken Mayes
Knights
Community Foursquare
Wesleyan
Nazarene
Foursquare
Community Revival Center
Jim Eden
CRCC
Diamond Nazarene
Blue Cross
Blue Shield of
Blue Shield Group
Administrative Services
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