Reggie Jackson Reaches Out To Hank Aaron In Support
Reggie Jackson phoned Hank Aaron to express solidarity amid racial abuse as Aaron nears Babe Ruth’s home run record. Carl Yastrzemski and Richie Allen weigh in on the struggle, unity among black players, and the broader impact on baseball history.
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Holtzman Wows A's in Near No-Hit Triumph over Yankees
Ken Holtzman of Oakland fires a near no hitter through 7 2/3 innings before Matty Alou’s single ends the bid. Rollie Fingers seals a 60 victory as Reggie Jackson and Sal Bando pace the offense. Other AL and NL games feature Chicago, Kansas City, Texas, California, Minnesota, and St Louis.
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NLRB clears NFL on turf bargaining and fines dispute
The National Labor Relations Board ruled against the NFL Players Association on two unfair labor charges. The board found good faith bargaining by Commissioner Rozelle and owners on artificial turf and automatic fines for fighting, reversing a judge on $21,200 in fines.
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Weiskopf Leads Kemper Open After First Round
Tom Weiskopf shot seven under par 65 to tie the course record at Quail Hollow and lead the Kemper Open, as Lanny Wadkins was one stroke back at 66. Arnold Palmer and Bruce Crampton opened with 68, while Sam Snead and nine others stood at 69.
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Sun Devils Resume NCAA Bid In District 7 Championship
Arizona State and Denver aim to start a best-of-three NCAA District 7 matchup at Mesa Rendezvous Park after Thursday’s rain postponement. Eddie Bane, 13-1, is slated to start for ASU, with games set for tonight Saturday and Sunday if needed.
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Howley Quits Football After Super Bowl MVP Honor
Linebacker Chuck Howley announced his retirement from football. Howley was the 1971 Super Bowl Most Valuable Player and made the decision on Thursday.
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Stargell's three run homer lifts Pirates past Braves 3 1
Willie Stargell hit a three run homer in the eighth as Pittsburgh defeated Atlanta 3 1 for their fourth straight win. The blast came after Manny Sanguillen singled and Rich Hebner walked. Nelson Briles allowed three hits in three innings for the win. Chicago beat Houston 16 8 and Cincinnati edged St Louis 32 in NL action.
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