Foreman contract battle erupts amid looming Super Bowl XI
Los Angeles reports that Chuck Foreman of the Minnesota Vikings, standout back with 1,155 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns, seeks renegotiation two years left on his deal. The piece notes rising contract tensions across pro sports, citing Ed Figueroa and agent Jerry Kapstein, and questions how teams will respond to growing pay demands before the big game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
UPI
Chuck Foreman
Minnesota Vikings
O.J. Simpson
Pittsburgh
Franco Harris
Foreman
Vikings
Julius Erving
New York Nets
Ed Figueroa
New York Yankees
Catfish Hunter
Hunter
Don Gullett
Milion
Reggie Jackson
Oakland Raiders
Jerry Kapstein
Ugents
Cavaliers Explode Past Rockets 104 80 for First Place Half Game
Cavaliers stun Houston 104 80 at the Coliseum to move into first place by a half game in the Central Division. Campy Russell leads with 10 14 shooting while Nate Thurmond adds a quick break layup and key block. Houston’s Rudy Tomjanovich Calvin Murphy Moses Malone top scoring for the Rockets as Cleveland dominates in the fourth quarter 29 12. Cavaliers next face Golden State Thursday night at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richfield
Houston
Rockets
Cavaliers
Cav
Bill Fitch
Milwaukee
Rocket
Campy Russell
Daz
Nate Thurmond
Nate
Russell
Cavs
Cleveland
New York Nets
Ringo Smith
Jim Cleamons
Austin Carr
Chones
Jim Brewer
Golden State
Rudy Tomjanovich
Calvin Murphy
Moses Malone
GFAFT
Dim Cleamons
Bingo Smith
Jim Chones
Austin Caer
Dick Snyder
Rowland Garrett Chuckie Willams
John Lambert
Calvin Murray
John Lucas Baratleif
Bevin Kunnert
John Johnson
Dwight Jones
Mike Newlin
Tom Owens
Rudy White
Dave Wohl
Roene Powers
Jesse Kersey
Murphy
Coliseum
Houston Rockets
Bruins Drill Houston 96 83 On National TV Shock
UCLA coach Gene Bartow acknowledged his team’s limits after the eighth-ranked Bruins overwhelmed Houston 96 83 on national TV. Otis Birdsong led the Cougars with 42 points as UCLA pulled away in the second half, with Rickey Green and others delivering clutch free throws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Bartow
UCLA
Houston Cougars
Bartow
Bruins
Houston
Otis Birdsong
Birdsong
Barto
Cougars
Michigan
South Carolina
Providence
Seton Hall
Wak Forest
Richmond
Linh
Utah State
Long Beach
Finois
Marquette
Northwestern
Minnesota
Bloomington
Montana
David Greenwood
Brett Vroman
Marques Johnson
Rickey Green
Area hoops open 1977 with bans in Lakeland and Southwestern
Lakeland and Southwestern conferences launch the 1977 cage year with bans and a busy week. Amherst hosts North Ridgeville while Oberlin goes to Brookside. Clea-Tew to Midview. Southwestern leads with Bay and Rocky River at top. Rockets crush seven foes. Buckeye and Inland fires also feature prominently in this regional start. Brookside meets Elaria West non-conference. Avon faces Lorain Catholic and Southview at Elsra Catholy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakeland
Bumpheads
Amherst
North Ridgeville
Oberiin
Brookside
Clea- Tew
Midview
Bay
Rocky River
Rockets
Jockinghams Brookside
Elaria West
Wolvernes
Real Midlyes
Southwiew
Elsra Catholy
Avon
Loran Catholic
Playoffs as the Answer in College Football Discussion
AP Special Correspondent Will Grimsley reports after the Rose Bowl defeat of Georgia by Southern California. The article notes competing coaches like Bo Schembechler and AraParseghian offering opinions on the national title and the idea of a playoff system, amid debate over determining the season’s champion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasadena
Cai
Southern California
Tun Doan
New Orleans
Tony Dors
Mus
Georgia
Southern
Cal
John Robins
Also Mentioned on This Page
Figueroa
Yankees
Gabe Paul
Chu
Campy
Fitch
Tom Nissalke
Cavalier
Rickey Greene
Associated Press
Oregon
Rovidence
Bruce Campbell
Schellenberg
Wake Forest
Greg Deane
Utah
Lioyd McMillan
Chaois Buich Lee
Bo Ellis
Mike Thompson
Southwestern
Hase Bon
Rocks Rover
Rax
Tia
Buckeye
Lora
Faloms
Will Grimsley
Bo Schembechler
Robinson
VEC
Tacmersein
Miami
Ohio
Weel Hines
Acbrasha
Oklahoma
Notre Dame
Tatta
Tention Houston
Amorica
Bern
Penn
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!