Kuhn Orders Oakland Trio Back To A s Roster
Commissioner Bowie Kuhn convened a New York hearing over Charles O Finley’s sale of Vida Blue Rollie Fingers and Joe Rudi. He halted the Blue sale to the Yankees for about 1.5 million dollars amid owner tensions and league scrutiny.
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Finley faces hearing over Red Sox bids and player status
Commissioner Kuhn orders a hearing at 2:30 p.m. with Oakland New York and Boston clubs and Marvin Miller to address the Red Sox sale of players for $1 million each and their status on the active list. Pending final action, the trio stays on Oakland roster but cannot play in uniform. Miller questions balanced competition concerns amid bids and reserve rules.
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Cardinals Boss backs Finley three-player A's sale
August A. Busch Jr. voiced support for Charles Finley's Tuesday night trades involving Joe Rudi Rollie Fingers and Vida Blue. Busch warned the sport faces trouble with no sign of a contract settlement and said Cardinals may skip spring training if no agreement is reached. He criticized rising costs for fans and ticket prices.
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A's win second straight after selling stars
The Oakland A's, now without Vida Blue Rollie Fingers and Joe Rudi after owner Charles O Finley sold them, beat the Boston Red Sox 4 1 to extend their unbeaten streak. Pitcher Paul Mitchell credited his curve ball as he threw a three hitter with six strikeouts. Yastrzemski led Boston with a second inning homer while Burleson and Petrocelli added late singles.
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Pearl star Monroe learns skateboard tricks with Howell
Earl Monroe of the New York Knicks tried a playful Wednesday lesson in freestyle skateboarding with Russell Howell, the men’s national champion. They visited a New York playground for fun and a brief photo moment.
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Brown to retire as assistant director at SIUC after 35 years
SIUC seeks its third new athletic department member as Bill Brown, longtime assistant athletic director since 1958, will retire this summer after the Doug Weaver transition and ongoing search. Brown will stay through August or until a replacement is hired.
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Five finalists named for SIU C athletic director post
George Mace announced five finalists for the SIU C athletic director job. Candidates include Bill Belknap Leo Cahill Dale Foster Paul Lambert Gale Sayers and others connected to university athletics and pro football. Finalists to be interviewed later this week with further announcements expected.
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Tired Ferguson helps Cardinals rally for win
Ferguson energized after trade to St. Louis, debuting as catcher for the Cardinals. He lofted a go ahead fly in the sixth, and Bake McBride delivered a bases loaded single in the ninth to snap a six game home skid. Manager Red Schoendienst praised Ferguson’s desire to catch and his fit against left handed pitching. Simmons shifts to first base amid changes.
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Cubs Rally Past Reds In Rain Shortened 5 3 Victory
Cubs beat Reds 5 3 after five runs in the first inning as Pat Zachry faltered. Jose Cardenal cited hit and run tactics while Bill Bonham earned the win amid lengthy rain delays. Swisher added two hits and two RBIs. Sparky Anderson lamented the relief appearance.
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