Merger not expected says new NBA commissioner
Lawrence O’Brien, named NBA commissioner, sees no immediate merger with the ABA or end to the reserve clause. He notes no current Congress bill and recalls past lawsuits, stressing balance to protect owners and fan interest as basketball grows. Kennedy, retiring June 1, reflects on government connections in hiring and O’Brien’s three year, 150000 dollar-per-year contract.
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Master Derby First Entry for 101st Kentucky Derby
Master Derby the Louisiana Derby and Blue Grass Stakes winner became the first official entry for Saturday's 101st Kentucky Derby. Diabolo the West Coast speedball was entered by Sid Martin after a track record California Derby victory, amid sloppy tracks and overcast weather.
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Sid Martin
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Frank McMahon
Calhoun County Youth Rodeo Set For May Night
Calhoun's Rodeo Club announces a youth rodeo on May 9 at 8 p m at the Calhoun County Fairgrounds entries from Circle Z or Gayln Zwerschke. Junior and senior divisions include boys and girls with events such as bull riding steer roping barrels poles and ribbon roping plus special events Wild Cow Milking and Ma and Pa Ribbon Roping for clubs and older riders.
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WFL adds Portland as 11th team in Namath bid plan
Portland joins the World Football League as its 11th franchise with a promised 500000 dollar certified check to Joe Namath via attorney Jimmy Walsh. WFL president Chris Hemmeter said Portland meets financial and legal requirements for a July exhibition season and an Aug start. The league aims to lure NFL free agents, including Namath, amid broader player moves.
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Chris Hemmeter
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New York Jets
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Jim Kiick
Paul Warfield
NFL Free Agents Reach Record 13 000 Players Bidding Start
The NFL faces a major free agency wave as 65 players officially become free agents at 12 01 AM. Names include Joe Namath Sonny Jurgensen and stars from Dallas Miami Minnesota and New York Giants amid interest from WFL and CFL options. Teams may retain old contracts switch clubs join the WFL or quit.
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Perry moves up strikeout list with win over Red Sox
Cleve land pitcher Gaylord Perry struck out nine to lift his career total to 2,337, passing Early Wynn for 14th on baseball's all time list while earning his 202nd victory in the Indians 8-1 rout of Boston. Boog Powell homered and drove in three. Other AL results included New York over Baltimore 6-4 and Texas over Chicago 8-2. Cold grounds forced Oakland at Minnesota to postpone.
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Daily Cryptoquote sample and hint text
The note explains how the cryptoquote puzzle works with a simple substitution: one letter stands for another and the pattern hints the solution. It shows an example phrase IASAT UPFI and credits HAFIETE H HASPIDFI, then recalls yesterday's quote A BEE IS NEVER AS BUSY AS IT SEEMS IT'S ONLY THAT IT CAN'T BUZZ ANY SLOWER by Kin Hubbard.
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Baseball Standings And Schedule Confuse Wednesday Results
Baseball standings show Chicago 7 New York 4 Cincinnati 4 San Francisco Philadelphia 2 Montreal Pittsburgh 5 St Louis 0 San Diego 4 Houston 2 Los Angeles 5 Atlanta 2 Thursday games include New York at Chicago and Houston at San Diego with various pitcher matchups. Friday schedules list numerous intraleague and interleague games across the circuit.
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Bibby earns first win in Rangers 8-2 rout of White Sox
Jim Bibby overcame nine days without a start to win his first 1974 decision as the Texas Rangers beat the Chicago White Sox 8-2. He walked seven and threw over 130 pitches but kept Sox hitters at bay with strong fastballs. Jim Spencer drove in four runs with a homer and a double as Stan Bahnsen took the loss. The game featured multiple hit batsmen and early dustups as Bibby downplayed any retaliation.
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Major League Leaders in Batting and Pitching
National and American League leaders listed by batting and pitching. Highlights include Yount and Munson on batting, White and Rivers on runs, Henderson and May among leaders, and pitchers Blue, Perry, Ryan leading with low ERAs. Includes homer totals for Cey, Stargell, Evans and others.
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