NBA players threaten strike over benefits demands
The NBA faces a possible general strike within weeks as players press for changes on contracts schedule pension and exhibition season terms. The league reaffirmed the three way trade among Los Angeles Detroit and Baltimore leaving Rudy LaRusso tied to Detroit or retirement and possibly prompting legal action.
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Bruins Stopped by Midwest Snowstorm Skies
UCLA, the top ranked and riding a 140 game win streak, was unable to land in Chicago due to a nine inch snow cover. Their arrival delays forced a shift to St. Louis and a train trip north as Brigham Young Loyola and Texas Western faced scheduling disruptions in a weekend basketball slate. Texas Western edged Arizona State 56 50 as Willie Worsley and Nevil Shed sparked a second half run with David Lattin adding 19 points. Nebraska upset Oklahoma 97 78 to pull into a four way Big Event Conference race at 3 1.
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Bullets to Los Angeles Interlude Details
The Bullets travel to Los Angeles with the roster sidelined by a lengthy interim. None of the players have seen action during the pause, leaving the squad in a state of preparation and uncertainty for upcoming games.
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Salary squabbles split Colavito and Maris on moves
Rocky Colavito balks at a 25 percent salary cut to 45000 with the Cleveland Indians, calling the offer ridiculous as he enters a downturn in a career marked by 60,000 earlier pay. Roger Maris faces a rebound with the St. Louis Cardinals after a series of disappointing Yankees seasons, amid a 75000 offer that follows Cardinals general manager change. Norm Cash signs with the Detroit Tigers for 43000, while Manny Mota, Pablo Cruz, John Gelnar, Bob Aspromonte, Tug McGraw, Jerry Koosman, and Don Shaw also ink deals as baseball free agency and brief signings roll on.
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Burham Awarded Life Membership At Legion Meeting
Ten years ago today at the Washington County American Legion meeting Everett R. Burham received a life membership card from past post commander Sperry Easter. The session opened with Commander Burton Kent presiding.
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Hubbard Tops Iowa Girls High School Basketball Poll
Hubbard leads the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Association ratings with a 19-0 record, as East Buchanan Winthrop rises to 18th and Pocahontas and Guthrie Center enter the top 20. Top six remain Hubbard Paton-Chardan Allison-Bristow Farragut Mediapolis Elgin Valley.
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Veterans Shine As Millrose Games Highlight New Faces
At Madison Square Garden the 60th Millrose Games mixed youth and experience. Record setter Bob Seagren, Dave Patrick, and Kerry O'Brien led a wave of new stars, while veterans John Thomas and Bill Crothers delivered crowd-pleasing wins. Seagren injury limited attempts after back strain in warmups.
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Viet on the island siege continues amid helicopter battles
Viet (Continued from page 1) reports Marines under heavy fire as Communists shoot down a Chinook, trapping troops who aid the wounded. Night reinforcements arrive with two 15 man reaction teams and armed helicopters. one chopper is shot down, another crippled, near the fighting Marines on a small island.
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De Men Meet Monday at YMCA for Film Night
De Men will hold a meeting Monday evening at the YMCA at 7 30. Washington High School basketball game film will be shown and coaches will provide the program. All members are urged to attend.
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YMCA Saturday gym schedule unchanged by January 28 notice
Jim Jorgensen of the YMCA announces the Saturday schedule remains the same with junior high basketball league games at 1 p.m. and high school open gym at 4 p.m. The previously announced January 28 special schedule is discarded.
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Women Bowling Slow Rollers Show Solid Team Scores
In a competitive match the Slow Rollers finish with high team totals of 2049 for the Rollers and 2043 for the Spares. Individual standout A Russell posts 216 in a game and 582 across the series, with B Steele at 498.
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Computers join war against crime
The FBI launched the National Crime Information Center a national data system linking state and local police with a rapid inquiry network to share descriptions of wanted criminals stolen property and firearms. It aims to store serious crime data and may expand to photos and fingerprints as nationwide coverage reaches by 1970. Wilt Chamberlain minutes record noted.
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Two Hen Death Sparked Chicken Soup Plan Caution Ad
A woman killed one of two pet hens to make soup for the ailing mate. The ad highlights car care tips emphasizing battery maintenance and tire and exhaust system checks. It promotes Delco and Grant batteries from $8.95 and notes the risk of a leaky exhaust.
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Shipswheat for South Korea Reported Off Virginia Coast
The Beaver State on a voyage to load cargoes including ship wheat for South Korea was believed in no immediate danger despite a waterline gash and take on water after foggy conditions hindered navigation between Norfolk and Baltimore. Coast Guard notes the vessel was barely aground with a 42 crew and was near Smith Point light three miles from the marina. The Bodora, carrying manganese ore from Spain, was en route to Baltimore.
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Run on Montreal bank sparked by misunderstanding
A Greek immigrant, seeking a loan, interpreted Our funds are gone literally and triggered a run on Montreal City and District Savings Bank. News spread quickly as Greeks withdrew about $5 million from branches while armored cars delivered more cash. Bank assets totaled $394 million.
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