Sports bubble bursting as money tightens fan patience
The piece argues major leagues face shrinking support as salaries rise and budgets shrink. It cites Sal Bando and Reggie Jackson rejecting $100k to $175k, San Francisco canceling high school sports for $200k, and waning season attendance. It notes Wimbledon pay protests, Connors and Davis Cup politics, and Walton’s inflated deal fueling disenchantment with big time sports.
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Bullets edge Bucks in overtime to extend win streak
Elvin Hayes scored 35 points and Phil Chenier added 34 as Washington defeated Milwaukee 112-108 in overtime at Cap Centre in Landover. The win kept alive the Bullets’ four straight wins while Detroit faded after a loss to Chicago.
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Ex players allege drug use in pro basketball
The Louisville Times interviewed 15 players and staff alleging widespread drug use in the ABA and NBA, with eight claiming drugs are common while others deny. Todd Munchak urged named sources for verification. Walter Kennedy declined comment.
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Contractor Painting and Remodeling Services Ad
Licensed bonded contractor Bowman Real Estate offers painting remodeling additional rooms built or new homes. All work guaranteed in writing. Contact 52-3751 or 552-6542 for details.
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Sandies Stingarettes duel for playoff berth at Gregory-Portland
Calhoun and Victoria meet tonight at 7 30 in the Gregory-Portland Gym for a 14 AAA playoff bid with the winner moving on to Converse Judson. Delana Cornett leads Calhoun while Carrie Sutton tops Victoria as the intense one game showdown unfolds with junior Pat McCarty and Rhonda Braun set to start for Calhoun and Von Bunn and Gina Boldt leading Victoria. The ball game caps a district finale after two one point road wins and a close season series.
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Finley vows gracious loss in arbitration tied to Fosse case
Oakland A s owner Charles O Finley says he will be a gracious loser in salary arbitration unless catcher Ray Fosse wins his case. Finley notes payroll up 155 percent in five years and cites Holtzman s 93 000 offer after seeking 19 000 raise to 112 000. Rudi and Tenace settle while Lindblad agrees out of court as more cases loom.
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SWC moves to curb crowd violence at cage games
The Southwest Conference seeks action to stop violence at basketball games as incidents in Lubbock and Fayetteville prompt meetings. SWC secretary Cliff Speegle describes several conversations with member schools about preventing objects from being thrown onto the court. Tech, SMU, and Arkansas figures discuss steps while coaches warn of injury risk and unwanted hostility at regional broadcasts.
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Mad Hatters Fire Up Arkansas Texas A&M Clash
Lou Maysel notes Texas Tech cursed by the Mad Hatters as a quarter hits Leon Black. Metcalf, a recent anthropology doctor, says the crowd at SWC games studies crowd behavior and Arkansas will be treated fairly. Speegle cites Broyles promising the Mad Hatters would be controlled. Metcalf hails Texas A&M crowd as the nation’s class act.
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Houston to play all SWC home games in Astrodome
The Southwest Conference minutes show an undeclared option allowing Houston to host all SWC home football games at the Astrodome for a four year span beginning 1976 when UH becomes eligible for league play. The option, added in 1974, lets teams choose Rice Stadium instead. no school has claimed it by letter.
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