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Oakland players threaten to strike if owner Charles 0. Finley does not allow Joe Rudi Rollie Fingers and Vida Blue to return. Reliever Jim Todd announced the ultimatum before Oakland faced Minnesota. Finley had sold the trio to Boston and New York, but the sales were blocked by Commissioner Bowie Kuhn.
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Ali Draws With Japanese Wrestler In Controversial Exhibition
Muhammad Ali, in a 45 minute World Martial Arts Championship exhibition with Antonio Inoki, secures a 15 round draw as Inoki stays largely on the mat. Ali earns up to 6.1 million dollars while Inoki can receive as much as 4 million.
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Wimbledon Rebuffs Women in Pay Equality Clash
Wimbledon rejects equal prize money demands from the Women’s Tennis Association led by Chris Evert. WTA threats to pull players rise as Arthur Ashe and Jimmy Connors back the men’s stance. Officials cite draw size, match length, and entertainment value while offering a raise to 80 percent of men’s prizes for women.
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Palmer trails leaders after third round in Moor Park event
Arnold Palmer shot 71 to finish 54 holes at Moor Park five behind the leader in the international golf tournament. Arkansas and Texas A&M football venue changes to allow national TV coverage. Andre the Giant defeated Chuck Wepner at Shea Stadium with a third round head butt and disqualification. Charles Finley ordered to pay Catfish Hunter 50000 in deferred salary by California appellate court. Joe Decker declines Tacoma farm deal and becomes a free agent. Phillies join Dodgers and Reds as attendance surpasses one million this summer.
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Chiefs upend shift strategy with Dilone held to zero
Syracuse Chiefs implement a five infielders shift to stop Miguel Dilone and Charleston. Dilone goes 0-for-4 against the shift as Ken Macha, Tommy Thomas, and Mitch Page homer to power a 7-2 win for Charleston in MacArthur Stadium. Jim York and Doug Bair key relief as Tribe slips in IL standings.
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Allen Romance Sparks Phillies City Love Title
Dick Allen earns nickname city of brotherly love after a tumultuous career with the Phillies. He faced taunts from fans, debris shower, paint on his car, and pellet damage to his home windows during his six years with the team. Upon return from stints with St. Louis, Los Angeles, and Chicago, Allen resumes his Phillies tenure.
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Dickson leads by six as Western Open heads to final rounds
Tulsa golfer Bob Dickson holds a six stroke lead at the Western Open in Oak Brook Illinois as Al Geiberger and Charles Coody chase. Dickson’s strong play follows a year of swing improvement from film study and features a 31 putts performance and several short birdie putts.
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