Sports headlines for Wednesday June 17, 1981:
- Kaat Blames Kuhn Inaction For Strike
- Heisman Winner Signs 3-Year Deal With Saints
- NBA Moves Season Openers Back 3 Weeks
- Watson 3-1 Favorite To Win U.S. Open

MLB standings as of this date
MLB team and player statistics as of this date: American League Batting / American League Pitching
MLB team and player statistics as of this date: American League Batting / American League Pitching
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