Reggie Jackson under fire amid fame and fan demands
New York columnist notes the pressure on Reggie Jackson from wealthy paydays and public scrutiny. He details fan expectations for perfection, off field abuse, and Jackson's attempt at signing autographs, plus a side look at boxing promoter Arum, the Garden, and TV network struggles surrounding a Shavers bout.
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N.Y. Supreme Court
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Ali Shavers
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ABC
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Don King
Earnie Shavers
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Kayo
Ali
Shaver
Barnie
Hair ban lifted as Brock grows whiskers Overnight
Lou Brock seized the moment after St Louis Cardinals lifted the facial hair ban under manager Vern Rapp. Brock debuted a false beard in the dugout before the Cards versus the Houston Astros, following relief pitcher Al Hrabosky challenging the rule and threatening a grievance.
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Busch Jr
Vern Rapp
al Hrabosky
Brock
Houston Astros
Steelers win slander suit over Noll remark sets tone
In Latrobe, a San Francisco jury cleared the Steelers and coach Chuck Noll of defaming Raider George Atkinson. Lynn Swann declared ecstasy at the verdict, saying it limits unnecessary violence in football. Standout players Jack Lambert and Mel Blount held out.
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Swann
Jack Lambert
Mel Bidant
James MacInnis
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Noli
Blount sues over testimony and seeks more money
The Blount case adds a new twist as he files a 6 million suit against Noll over testimony in the Atkinson suit trial. Noll admitted some Steelers, including Blount, sometimes broke the roughness rules. Glen Edwards reported to camp on time and voiced personal support for Blount.
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Atkinson
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Glen Edwards
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Chuck Noll
Baseball matchups listed for today across leagues
Major League baseball schedule shows Atlanta at Chicago at 2 15 pro Cochmadlas at Pittsburgh at 2 15 p m Hoeston at Louis at 2 15 p m New York at San Diego at 4 p m Philadelphia at San Francisco at 9 p m Montreal at Los Angeles with various pitchers named and times noted for each game.
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Ypres
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Cer
Roaeria
Oakland
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Seatle
Howe
Minsescia
Tormnto
Reston
Wise Shuts Out Indians as Red Sox Reach First in East
Rick Wise pitched a complete game seven-hitter as Boston defeats Cleveland 3-0 at Fenway Park amid a biting wind and 65 degree chill. The win puts the Red Sox a half game ahead of Baltimore in the AL East, with Carl Yastrzemski, Carlton Fisk, and Butch Hobson driving in runs and solid defense gliding past the Tribe.
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Texas
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al Fitzmorris
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Carl Yastrzemski
Carlton Fisk
George Scott
Butch Hobson
Hobson
Area players post mound wins in minor league action
Elyria pitcher Ralph Treuel earned a win for Class A Lakeland in Florida, going seven innings with seven hits five walks and six strikeouts to improve to 7-5 with a 2.64 ERA. Lorain’s Ron Salyer, also in Class A, blanked Beeville over nine innings in a sever-hitter performance, moving to 1-3 with two walks and one strikeout.
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Ron Salyer
Treuel
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Fla
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Beeville
Nets fall to Soviets in World Team Tennis clash
Bjorn Borg led the Pittsburgh-Cleveland Nets in a 21-19 loss to the touring Soviet team in Louisville. Borg criticized lighting and missed volleys while Teimuraz Kakalia of the Soviets noted travel fatigue after a long road stretch and two straight wins for his side.
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Nets
Trevino Leads Canadian Open by Three at Halftime
Lee Trevino, nine under par after 36 holes, holds a three stroke edge at the Canadian Open at Glen Abbey. Nicklaus also sits at 135 after a 70, with crisper play on the back nine despite occasional trouble.
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Lee Trevino
Jack Nicklaus
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