Baseball owners plot new strategy in talks and expansion
The MLB Players Relations Committee and owners meet amid a volatile week in Florida as talks with the players continue. Expansion is on the agenda with Seattle already agreed for next season and possible NL or AL franchise additions. A new proposal to players is not expected without review by Marvin Miller.
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Bowie Kuhn
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Players Association
Marvin Miller
Cincinnati Reds
Houston Astros
Crusaders storm to overtime win 6 5 over Roadrunners
In Phoenix, Rick Leduc scored 2 20 into overtime to lift Cleveland past Phoenix Roadrunners 6 5 in WHA action. Gary Jarret notched a trio of goals including two third period points to force sudden death while Al McDonough Russ Walker contributed to a Crusaders rally after a 3 1 Phoenix edge. Del Hall scored twice for Phoenix with Jim Boyd JC Migneault and Rob Ftorek adding one each.
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Rick Leduc
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Phoenix Roadrunners
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del Hall
Roadrunners
Jim Boyd
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Cleveland Cage Classic selects Liebig and Elliott
Westlake center Tom Liebig and Midpark guard Mark Elliott have been chosen for the Cleveland All-Star team to face the Buckeye All-Stars in the Cage Classic preliminary game.
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Tom Liebig
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Mark Elliott
Buckeye
Seventh grade hoops crown decided in Cleveland city tournament
Eastern Heights tied Jefferson for the city 7th grade title and won the city tournament. The photo lineup shows Bill Mansfield, Brent Binkley, Scott Mealwitz, Ken Bruce, with Mike Davis, Scott Owen, Brian Gillies, David Wise, and standouts Dan McClintock, John Bara, Mark Noe, Kevin Thomas, Bill Bashak. The Classic is Sunday April 12 at Public Hall featuring Ohio All-Stars vs United States All-Stars. Local selections to Cleveland All-Star include Todd Zwick, Bryan Carter, Bruce Grooms, Scott Rose, Bob Carman, Chuck Bradford, Don McLoyd, Edwin Yarborough. Liebig earned co-MVP in SWC. Elliott led Midpark scoring. Tickets at Public Hall box office and area outlets. proceeds to Greater Cleveland Basketball Coaches Scholarship Fund.
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Csonka Kiick Warfield Dominate NFL Meetings in San Diego
The Miami Dolphins trio Csonka Kiick and Warfield, once stars of two Super Bowls, dominated the NFL meetings though absent, as owner and players discussed free agency and potential bids. Commissioner Rozelle and NFL executives eyed quick talks to avert strikes while rule changes and expansion drafts were set, including dates for Tampa Bay and Seattle.
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Jim Kiick
Paul Warfield
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Seattle
Cobras face five before home opener
The Cleveland Cobras announced a five game road stretch before their home opener in April and May as part of a revised league schedule and new scoring system. The league will award five points for a win, two for a draw, and one bonus per goal up to three, with two 10 minute overtimes for ties. The Cobras’ tryouts listed several prospects and noted mixed results for second round pick Bob Vici.
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Ratliff leads area women with 583 series in 500 Club
Suzy Ratliff posted two appearances in the 500 Club including a 583 series to top area women bowlers this week. She also delivered a 593 in Friday's Happy Housewives league as Jan Porelli posted 587 and Sylvia Ott 586 for near highs. Bobby Knight named Big Ten Coach of the Year with 266 points. Lou Henson and Johnny Orr trailing.
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Pat Felicia Vayzincak
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Roseanna Johns Rath Hess
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