Pistons sign Alabama center Leon Douglas to four year deal
Detroit announces the four year contract for 6 foot 10 center Leon Douglas the No. 1 pick from Alabama in this year’s college draft at an estimated 125000 per season. Niki Lauda confirms he will start at the Italian Grand Prix next Sunday after a severe crash last month. Braves manager Dave Bristol suspended one game following umpire incident review.
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Petrie surgery successful after trade to Hawks
Portland former Trail Blazers guard Geoff Petrie had knee surgery on Wednesday after a recent trade to the Atlanta Hawks. In Tampa, coach John McKay added USC standout Richard Wood to the Buccaneers roster.
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University of Southern California
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers
ORV rule changes loom as BLM hosts public session
The Bureau of Land Management plans a 7:30 p.m. meeting at the Maricopa County Supervisors Building Phoenix to discuss proposed ORV use changes on national lands. Attendance is expected sparse due to Arizona State’s football opener with UCLA and a court order guiding open restricted or closed designations. The session aims to clarify designations before maps and formal rules are released and followed by Forest Service hearings on ORV restrictions.
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Fish die off forces closures of San Carlos Lake and Painted Rock
The Arizona Game and Fish Department closed San Carlos Lake east of Globe and Painted Rock Reservoir west of Gila Bend due to a severe fish die-off creating hydrogen sulfide fumes. The San Carlos Indian Tribe blocked access to the lake while officials work to contain the pollution and odor from thousands of dead and dying carp and goldfish.
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Evert and Goolagong advancing toward Wimbledon final
Top seeds Chris Evert and Evonne Goolagong won easy quarter finals at the West Side Tennis Club as they near a anticipated Wimbledon women’s singles showdown. Connors and Vilas won their matches on the men’s side, setting up a semifinal clash between Connors and Vilas.
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West Side
Raiders Aim for AFC Title and Ninth West Crown
Oakland's defense leads a hopeful push to return to the Super Bowl as the Raiders seek their ninth West title in 10 years. The piece outlines division rivals and key personnel changes including George Blanda’s retirement and Fred Steinfort stepping in at kicker.
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Archie Griffin
Ken Anderson
Houston
John Hadi
Dan Pastorini
Oilers
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Ken Burrough
Fred Willis
Ron Coleman
Cleveland
Browns
Gerald Irons
Rams fail to snatch Simpson from Bills in trading bid
The Buffalo Bills rejected offers from the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers to trade for running back O J Simpson. Rams offered 17 draft picks and pay for players, but Bills insisted on including Jack Youngblood. Commissioner Rozelle mediated but no deal reached as Simpson remained with Buffalo.
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Red Sox fire Billy Herman name interim manager
Boston Red Sox coach Pete Runnels named interim manager for the rest of the season after Billy Herman was dismissed. Dick Williams is listed among three candidates for next season as the team sits ninth in the American League standings. Coronado halfback Steve Dir rushes 200 yards on 21 carries in intra squad scrimmage. Arcadia pre season game ends 26 0 with Jim Giesz powering the blue team past the white team.
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Judge calls NFL draft illegal antitrust violation
U S District Judge William B Bryant ruled the NFL draft violates antitrust laws and urges a new system to keep 28 teams competitive The decision stems from James Yazoo Smiths 1970 suit arguing the draft suppresses players marketability The NFL plans to appeal and study the ruling before commenting.
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