Hockey Draft Heads For Legal Hassles
The NHL expansion draft between New York Islanders and Atlanta Flames looms over a busy draft day as Toronto and Montreal move players to WHA contracts. Notable shifts include Larry Pleau to Toronto and Brad Selwood to Montreal, with several others signing with the WHA.
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Grant Appeals USAC Penalty Over Indianapolis Result
Indy race figure Jerry Grant seeks reversal of a penalty that cost him about 72 thousand in prize money after fuel from Robby Unser’s pit tank allegedly entered Grant’s car during a late pit stop. A three member USAC panel heard the case led by Charlie Brockman with rule details to be released in a full report later this week.
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NHL Draft Sparks Player Rights and Trading Bids
Signed contracts loom as TL threatens court to enforce deals. Teams like Vancouver and Los Angeles pick two players each in Monday's draft. Vancouver lands Dan Tannahill and Gerry O Flaherty while Los Angeles gains Doug Volmar and Barry Long. Other clubs swap Pleau, Horton, and Orban for draft picks. WHL adds two minute minor for oversized blade curves alongside a $2600 fine.
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Canucks
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Boston
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Toronto
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Detroit
Barry Long
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Montreal
Selwood
Lee Second In Money Rankings
Wong Sanders climbed to eighth place on the season money list after winning the Kemper Open. He earned 35,000 for the Charlotte victory, boosting his total to 74,232 for the year, while Nicklaus led with 156,051 as the list stayed topped by players such as Kerry Heard and George Archer in the top five.
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Bob Murphy
Dave Hill
Summer Basketball Registration Set for City League
Registration for the city summer adult basketball league is scheduled for Wednesday Thursday and Friday nights at La Plata Junior High School. Program director Marv Sanders says regular full court league signups occur on Wednesday and Friday while half court entries register Thursday. The gym will be open for practice all three nights with regulation play beginning. The six week schedule for the full court league runs Monday Wednesday Friday. half court plays on Tuesday and Thursday. Rosters require at least six players per team, with no maximum, and no late additions after submission. Last year about 290 men played, with strong turnout expected.
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Mantle says he is not busy, seeks real estate moves
Mickey Mantle, after 18 years of Yankee homer records, states he’s not busy and not pursuing many activities. He mentions real estate and public relations, hints at interest in a managing offer, notes a month coaching stint didn’t suit him. He recently played in an oldtimers game in Los Angeles and then awarded trophies in Tucson.
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