WHA Board Set Houston and Birmingham for 1978-79
The World Hockey Association board signaled Houston Aeros and Birmingham Bulls likely will skip the 78 79 season with no representation in the interleague draft. Houston trustee Kenneth Schnitzer and Birmingham’s John Bassett briefed the board and were given deadlines to decide. Houston received written notice of the disposition.
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Elder Leads Milwaukee Open After Rugged First Round
Lee Elder of Washington DC shot 6 under par 66 to take a one stroke lead at the Greater Milwaukee Open. Jeff Hewes is one behind. Lou Graham Dave Barr Gary Ostrega and Lee Trevino among a 12 way tie for third at 69.
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Higher Purse Increases Field In Wheeling
Nancy Lopez not playing in the $75,000 Wheeling LPGA Classic remains a topic among pros. Sandra Palmer notes Lopez keeps press focus away from others while Debbie Austin remarks the 1978 purse is $25,000 higher, boosting field size to 92 players, the largest in five years.
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Nets Owner Roy Boe Nears Sale Of Franchise
Rutherford New Jersey AP report says Roy Boe may sell the Nets as new buyers led by Joseph Taub and Alan Cohen surface. Debt figures cited include 7.56 million dollars for the Nets and 13.9 million for the Islanders with July 28 deadlines set by the NBA and NHL. Nets will stay at Rutgers Athletic Center this season before a Meadowlands arena project breaks ground in July.
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