Yankees Face Fines Over Clubhouse Fistfight
New York AP dispatch reports the Yankees may issue fines to relief pitcher Rich Gossage and reserve catcher Cliff Johnson for a clubhouse fistfight last Thursday with potential breach of contract implications and a possible payday delay into next Tuesday.
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Yankees weigh fines in Gossage Johnson case breach risk
New York considers fines for Gossage and Johnson amid a locker room dispute over salaries after injuries and suspicions of breach of contract. Marvin Miller warned that extensive financial discipline could trigger arbitration or a possible claim by players.
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Watson the heavy favorite in New Orleans Open
Tom Watson, top money winner and Player of the Year, is the heavy favorite for the $45,000 first prize at the 72 hole Lakewood Country Club event. Others in the 156 man field include Pate, Rodriguez, North, Trevino, Bean, Hinkle and Green, with First National Bank of Commerce sponsoring.
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Speedway chief clarifies entries for Indianapolis 500
Indianapolis AP Speedway president Joe Cloutier states the US Auto Club alone can grant green flags for the Indianapolis 500. He replied by telegram to CART requests for clarity after six CART teams were rejected. Cloutier cited the entry blank rules, noting authority rests with USAC.
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Penn Relays Decathlon Leaderboard After Day One
Forest Crigler of Princeton leads the Penn Relays decathlon with 3,707 points after day one. He tops events in shot put and sprints, while Gary Bastien of Eastern Michigan and Joe Schneider of St. John’s follow, with Steve Rainbolt of Kansas and John Papa of Slippery Rock also among the top finishers.
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