Finley cites white baseballs and three reforms to save baseball
Oakland owner Charles O Finley told AP sports editors three things he dislikes about baseball white baseballs commissioners and red ink. He offered orange balls for visibility a three ball walk a pinch hitter rule and interleague play while criticizing the sport's leadership and existing owners. He referenced his legal battles with Commissioner Bowie Kuhn and recalled players leaving for big salaries as the A s struggled after moving from Kansas City.
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Will Grimsley
Chicago
Charles O. Finley
Oakland A's
Bowie Kuhn
Charlie O
Associated Press Sports Editors
Oakland
Finley
Kuhn
Fettle
Kansas City
Bay Area
San Francisco Giants
Reggie Jackson
Joe Rudi
Gene Tenace
Rollie Fingers
Sal Bando
Bert Campaneris
Blazers Parade Draws 50 000 Fans in Portland Celebration
In Portland 50 000 fans lined the streets to honor the Trail Blazers after their 109 107 NBA title win over the 76ers. Bill Walton led the parade on a bicycle then lost it, showered Mayor Neil Goldschmidt with beer, while officials declared Trail Blazer Day and Trail Blazer Fan Week.
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Portland
Ore
Trail Blazers
Bill Walton
Philadelphia 76Ers
Walton
Neil Goldschmidt
Bob Straub
Oregon
Straub
Palmer's Open hopefuls trimmed by rain in Charlotte
Arnold Palmer and 128 others saw rain end play as 36 holes were cut to determine Open berths at Charlotte. Bob E Smith led with 139, one stroke ahead of George Archer and John Lister. Final rounds to resume today at multiple sites for 260 players vying for 42 Open spots.
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Palmer
Charlotte
Associated Press
Arnold Palmer
Thundershowers
Bob E. Smith
Hawaii
George Archer
John Lister
New Zealand
Forrest Ferler
Vic Regalado
Barry Jaeckel
John Schlee
Los Angeles
Washington
Atlanta
Ann Arbor
Mich
New York
Memphis
Southern Hills Country Club
Tulsa
Okla
Randy Glover
Johnsonville
Raymond Thompson
Villanova
Gary Koch
Lakeland
Fla
Larry Ziegler
Ed Sneed
Bob Galloway
Rock Hill
Steve Forrest
Mount Airy
S.C
Bob Murphy
Billy Sullivan
Jacksonville
Dave Eichelberger
Chicago
Gary Jacobson
Minnetonka
Minn
Bob Brue
Mequon
Wis
Garry Hopkins
Highland Park
Ill
Chris Marszalek
Arlington Heights
Dennis Tiziani
Madison
Mike Harrigan
Medinah, Ill
Lakers Acquire Draft Riches After Allen Johnson Trade
Los Angeles trades Lucius Allen to Kansas City for Ollie Johnson and the Kings first and second round picks in 1978. The Lakers gain three 1978 first round selections and three more next year as Allen joins Otis Birdsong and Ron Boone in Kansas City. Allen says returning home fits family and business plans. Kings GM Joe Axelson and coach Phil Johnson tout strengthened backcourt and running mate dynamics with Birdsong.
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Kansas City
Lucius Allen
Ollie Johnson
Los Angeles Lakers
Lakers
Portland
National Basketball Association
Allen
Kansas City Kings
Johnson
Kings
Los Angeles
Wyandotte High School
Kan
UCLA
Lew Alcindor
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Abdul-Jabbar
Milwaukee
Kareem
Joe Axelson
Houston
Otis Birdsong
Ron Boone
Boone
Birdsong
Phil Johnson
Blazers Earn 277500 Share After Championship Win
Portland Trail Blazers receive 277500 for NBA title with 12 players each getting 21346.15 and trainer Ron Culp and assistant coach Jack McKinney sharing the 13th portion after team contributions. Blazers beat the 76ers 109-107 to clinch the series.
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Portland
Ore
Portland Trail Blazers
National Basketball Association
Philadelphia
Blazers
Ron Culp
Jack McKinney
Culp
McKinney
76Ers
Pacers face three week drive to save franchise
Indiana Pacers officials launched a three week Save Our Pacers drive to sell 8 000 season tickets and attract 750 000 in equity investment to preserve the franchise for 1977 78. Mayor Hudnut and Arena Sports executives urged public support as talks continue and the sale search remains competitive.
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Kurt Freudenthal
Indianapolis
UPI
Indiana Pacers
Bobby Leonard
National Basketball Association
Arena Sports Inc
Pacers
Leonard
William Hudnut
Bill Eason
Arena Sports
John Jewett
Market Square Associates
Market Square Arena
The
Heinshohn's Return Hinges on Control and Contract Length
Boston Celtics coach Tom Heinsohn negotiates a ninth season with owner Irv Levin and president Red Auerbach. Talks focus on player control and contract length as Heinsohn eyed a three year deal near 100 000 per year, while Celtics offer two years.
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Heinshohn
Pact
Boston
UPI
Boston Celtics
Tom Heinsohn
Heinsohn
Boston Garden
Irv Levin
West Coast
Red Auerbach
Auerbach
Levin
National Basketball Association Coaches’ Association
Celtics
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Goldschmidt
Terre Haute
Keith
Denver
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Johnstown
Fort Worth
Tex
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Dallas
Guy Cullins
Denton
Chuck Coatney
Ponca City
Randy Sonnier
Lafayette, la
Danny Passon
Amo
Merry
Mila
P.m
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Terre
Sumeraters
Gretchen Teetman
Cindy & Mo Sreaks
Wahlionte
Eugene Tania
Shelly Fowler
Kristie Preston
Carney
Wabaih
American Basketball Association
NBA
Eason
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George McKimmy
Lafayette Ave
Borden
Indiana
USA
Clear Spring Distilling Co
James B Beam Distilling Co
Clermont Ky
Sycamore Bowl
Monroe
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