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October 09, 1978
Pro Basketball is back, with the world-champion Washington Bullets in a new division, free agents Marvin Webster and Rick Barry hoping to swing the balance of power to New York and Houston, and MVP Bill Walton still sidelined. But controversial Elvin Hayes is ready for his 11th season, and John Papanek finds the Bullets' star seeking his peers' respect. Other features include Barry McDermott's profile of Raymond Lewis, a legend who hasn't made it, and scouting reports of all 22 teams. In addition: reports on baseball's playoffs and the U.S.-Cuba boxing matches.
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Pro Basketball is back, with the world-champion Washington Bullets in a new division, free agents Marvin Webster and Rick Barry hoping to swing the balance of power to New York and Houston, and MVP Bill Walton still sidelined. But controversial Elvin Hayes is ready for his 11th season, and John Papanek finds the Bullets' star seeking his peers' respect. Other features include Barry McDermott's profile of Raymond Lewis, a legend who hasn't made it, and scouting reports of all 22 teams. In addition: reports on baseball's playoffs and the U.S.-Cuba boxing matches.

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