Yankees and Finley clash over Kapstein and rights to Rangers sale
The piece follows Charlie Finley’s defense of his business stance amid baseball politics, mentions Paul Lindblad and a looming Rangers sale, and notes broader sports disputes. It touches on Bow Kuhn’s handling of criticism, Olympic housing issues in Montreal, NBA player contracts, and NFL Rozelle’s contract foresight, with anecdotes about Walter Alston.
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Indians open camp as most players report in at Hi Corbett Field
Cleveland Indians began spring workouts with 41 players at Hi Corbett Field. Boog Powell was the only absentee awaiting a contract, delaying his full participation until Wednesday. Others present included Dennis Eckersley Hay Fosse Tom McGough and Stan Perzanowski. Fosse recovering from knee surgery eyed a long term deal while manager Frank Robinson paced the drills.
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Yarborough wins at Richmond stock car race
Cale Yarborough, defending Grand National champion from Timmonsville, S.C., won the rain shortened Richmond 40 with an average speed of 73.084 mph. He finished in 1 hour 49 minutes and 1 second after 245 laps at the Virginia State Fairgrounds. Darrell Waltrip was second and Parsons of Elerbe, N.C. third. A midrace shower caused a twofold stop and an eight car pileup on lap 142. two cars were removed, no injuries reported. Janet Guthrie, at 12th, the highest rookie finish and first woman to race a NASCAR Grand National short track.
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Willie Mays Aikens Emerges in Angels Spring Camp
The Angels held a full workout in Holtville California featuring rookie Willie Mays Aikens who resembles Say Hey in looks and power. Manager Norm Sherry praised hitters as 46 players reported including Joe Rudi. Across camps Reds Rose Kingman Mets Camp Absentees Tiant and DeMalo injury news noted.
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Hayes Thrives Amid Triple Teams For Bullets Rally
Elvin Hayes, 6-9 star of the Washington Bullets, says it takes three men and a bow to guard him as rivals double and triple team him. After his 49 points propelled a 117-105 win over the Buffalo Braves, Hayes noted Kareem Abdul-Jabbar sometimes has only one defender.
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Nicklaus wins 61st PGA title at Inverrary Classic
Jack Nicklaus dominates the Inverrary Classic at Inverrary Golf and Country Club to capture his 61st PGA tourney, finishing five strokes ahead of South Africa's Lee Trevino? Player with a closing 70 and a final score of 275 for 72 holes. Nicklaus earns $50,000, aided by an eagle on the 15th and decisive surge after trailing early.
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Sunturdis Revuin Pro Basketball Notes
Scant readable data lists teams and players with scattered stats and locations. Mentions include Wy Roethke and Baton, plus several city or school names, with unclear scores and outcomes.
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Havlicek Aims To Extend NBA Hall of Fame Run
Celtics captain John Havlicek, nearing 37, stays focused on health as he eyes another season. He has 1 000 points in every season, won two all time scoring records, and despite age knee issues, hopes to play past 1982 83 and possibly pass Jerry West for third all time.
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