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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1976
Page
5
In Tampa, players and owners meet after hostile sessions. Marvin Miller accuses owners of misinformation while a St Louis appeals ruling ups free agent status for Messersmith and McNally, risking 1978 free agency for nonlong-term contracts. Spring training is halted as talks continue.
Gabe Paul president of the New York Yankees says the Texas Rangers organized workouts on a softball field in Pompano Beach. He filed a complaint with the American League as Rangers players train without management. Rangers officials deny aiding the workouts.
A federal appeals court panel has upheld the authority of an arbitrator to grant free-agent status to pitchers Andy Messersmith and Dave McNally. The decision notes the need for some form of reserve system to preserve the game's integrity while urging negotiated solutions between owners and players. The ruling could affect 1976 season timing and spring training as teams await further action.
For the 22nd year greyhound racing at Phoenix Greyhound Park benefits Scottsdale groups. Last year the Arizona Greyhound Foundation distributed over $41,500 to 40 organizations including Boys' and Girls' Clubs, Scottsdale Memorial Hospital, Community College, Foundation for Blind Children and Interfaith Counseling Service, with more than $455,000 raised over 22 years.
Merlin Webb is named president for the 1976 season in the Scottsdale Miss Softball America League. Other officers include Whitey Almhjell vice president Wendy Wright secretary Molly Clark treasurer Gene Halverson senior coordinator Bob Jay major coordinator Ken Todd minor coordinator Bob Hensick mini minor coordinator and Mary Jo Putnam player representative. Registration for girls ages 8 to 18 begins March 27 and April 3 at Los Arcos Mall Chestnut Park and Lincoln Plaza.
The University of Minnesota basketball program receives two years of reduced scholarships and two years of postseason ineligibility plus three years of probation for NCAA violations from 1971 to 1975. Former coach Bill Musselman defends himself, noting many items he did not know about. The NCAA also orders show cause for an assistant coach and disallows seven volunteers and boosters from recruiting or giving money.
Chaparral Firebirds improve to 2 0 with an 11 6 win over Scottsdale Beavers at Scottsdale High. Rod Chamberlain started for Chaparral, Jeff Piltz delivered a bases loaded triple and four RBIs, while Coveney finished with three singles and a run batted in. Coronado, Saguaro, Chandler and Gerard also posted wins in areaaction.
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