Barnett Blames TV Announcers for Threats Over 1975 World Series Call
Marion Ohio AP Larry Barnett says Tony Kubek and Curt Gowdy of NBC personally caused threats against him and his family over the Armbrister Fisk collision in Game 3 of the 1975 World Series. He notes police security in Boston and praises fellow umpires and supervisor Dick Butler for support.
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Larry Barnett
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Tony Kubek
Curt
Gowdy National Broadcasting Co
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Susan
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Boston
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Gowdy Apologizes Over World Series Umpire Remarks
Sportscaster Curt Gowdy says he is sorry umpire Larry Barnett felt partly responsible for a death threat linked to the World Series. Gowdy defended his on air criticisms of Barnett's interference call on Armbrister, insisting he only stated his opinion after reviewing replayed plays.
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UPI
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Larry Barnett
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Ohio
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Tony Kubek
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Tony
Marathon legend Bill Emmerton speaks at Elyria meeting
Bill Emmerton celebrated his 55th birthday and urged regular exercise at the Masonic Temple in Elyria. The Tasmanian runner, renowned for long-distance feats including a 168 mile Tasmanian Mountain of Death run, described 15 to 30 minutes of daily jogging or walking as heart and lung boosters and warned against overeating. He noted future Death Valley plans and a 50 mile head start race against Bobby Riggs.
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Australia
Death
Death Valley
Bobby Riggs
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