Sports expansion boom goes bust in 1970s era
New York AP report warns that the sports expansion boom is failing as profits lag, with numerous leagues and teams in debt and some folding. It notes rises in teams from 14 to 88 in pro football and 9 to 28 in basketball, while warnings from Bowie Kuhn about overexpansion surface. Consolidation and contraction loom as the industry struggles to profit from a saturated market.
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All-CIF 2-A honors tallied for Cerritos and Gahr stars
Cerritos High guard Ben Howland and Gahr guard Dennis Hull earned all-CIF 2-A honors. Howland repeated as MVP with 18.5 points per game in the Suburban League, while Huff led with 15.4 points for a Gahr team that reached the 2-A semifinals. Southern Section players of the year included El Dorado’s Kevin Heenan and Banning’s Steve Simpson.
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Parade of 1980s sports headlines and pop notes
A collage of brief items mentions Finley’s mate for horse of the year, Steve Garvey opening a saloon, Wayne Howard’s crewcut, Perry Moore against Steve Horn, Horn blaming the NCAA for Moore’s belt, Jeff Severson curfew, J D Morgan silence, Harry Dalton vs Orange County fans, Red Patterson admitting a mistake, Veterans Stadium Architects award, Manny Mota starting 162 games, Hadl praising James Harris, Beans Reardon umpiring blasts, Dwight Jones leaving Long Beach State for Caltech, John Berbold rapping baseball, Dave Meyers signing bonus pact, Playboy on Wake Forest, Falcons as NFC preseason picks, A’s cellar, Woody Hayes praising press, Jimmy Connors banned, Reagan disclaims Knute Rockne role, Foyt fails California test, Merlin Olsen TD pass, Willie Davis year ahead, Buzzie Bavasi optimistic, Cub dynasty note, Bills claim soft, Dick Allen baseball commissioner, Billie Jean King on women’s lib, NFL franchise to Signal Hill, arena packed for 49er cagers, April fools all day.
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Foyt
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Merlin Olsen
Willie Davis
Buzzie Bavasi
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Dick Allen
Billie Jean King
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Exhibition Baseball Box Score Scrambled Names and Scores
A garbled box score from an exhibition game lists players across teams at Ay Ortamt and New York with scattered statistics. Names like Dobson, Dempsty, and Weidman appear amid imperfect reads, with fragmented team lines and unclear inning results.
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Dempsty
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Nhatler
G Ane Baegemann
Raat
Wdecker
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Diva
Dodgers land nine on ballot for 1975 All Star game
National League MVP Steve Garvey leads 23 Dodgers named to the 1975 midseason All Star ballot released by Commissioner Bowie Kuhn. Balloting runs May 24 to July 6 with final results July 15 in Milwaukee. ballots available at parks and Gillette displays.
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Dodger
Joe Ferguson
Steve Yeager
Milwaukee
Umpires reach revised pension agreement to avoid strike
Major league umpires and league management announced a new pension plan Monday after a day-long San Francisco meeting with National League president Chub Feeney and American League president Lee MacPhail. Spokesmen cautioned that no strike was planned, and comparisons to players' plans were noted by umpire Ron Lacians.
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Bucks star Kareem Abdul Jabar defies league fines
Kareem Abdul Jabbar faces a fine for criticizing officials as the NBA union backs him. Larry Fleisher calls the rule a violation of free speech and threatens arbitration if the league suspends him. Boston Celtics Paul Silas supports Abdul Jabbar's stance, noting players fear for their jobs.
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Martin
Russell Says He Is Best Shortstop In The League
Dodgers shortstop Bill Russell rejects doubt as manager Walton Alston backs him. Russell, 28, led the NL in errors last season yet drove in 121 runs over two years and batted .269 in 1974. He played with two sore arms, had elbow bone chips removed, and vows to improve throwing and consistency while staying confident he is among baseball's top shortstops.
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Padres Outslug Angels Behind Late Rally in Arizona
Padres rally for two runs in the eighth to defeat the Angels 9 to 4 in Yuma. Johnny Scott scored on Dave Roberts sacrifice fly after a walk to Dave Winfield and a Scott triple set up the eighth inning swing. Aaron and Meoli provided key hits to cap a night of back and forth scoring as San Diego erased an early 7‑2 deficit and held on against Angel relievers.
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Giants Rout Dodgers 8-1 In Exhibition Victory
San Francisco exploded for five runs in the first inning and topped the Dodgers 8-1. Derrel Thomas homered, Ed Goodson added a three RBI night, while Joe Ferguson connected for the Dodgers. Garvey Yeager and Cey produced late hits but Los Angeles could not score.
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Lolich silent after rough spring start in 13-12 loss
Detroit pitcher Mickey Lolich faced a harsh spring setback as Cincinnati routed him for eight runs in two innings of a 13-12 exhibition win. Lolich walked past celebrating teammates without comment, raising his spring ERA to 8.65 after 26 innings with 25 earned runs and seven homers allowed.
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Sports roundup shows late goals and wins across leagues
Arte Gilmore helped Kentucky Colonels tie East with a 103 88 win over the San Antonio Spurs. Louie Jonmpier ade added 1 rs into for, and ad Silas Ted the Spurs won. Also Red Rob bing had 2 points for the losers in a 108 97 Dallas Stars clamp. WA highlights Winnipeg Jets edge Indianapolis Racers 4 1. Norm Fer and Joe Hardy pace San Diego Mariners past Edmonton Oilers 5 2. Arthur Ashe becomes first to qualify for $100 000 WCT finals May 7 11.
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