Kite act ends in tragic fall at Charlotte dragstrip
Don R. Helms, 36, of Charlotte, fell 300 feet to his death while rehearsing an act on a 1000-foot kite line towed by a car at Shuffletown dragstrip. A gust of wind is suspected to have caused the kite to twist and spin. Helms had permission to use the drag strip for a performance planned at Charlotte Motor Speedway next weekend.
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Arabian Wins Endurance Race at Auburn Fairgrounds
Donna Fitzgerald, a Reno housewife, won the 100 Mile One Day Trail Ride for the third straight year with an Arabian gelding in 12 hours 42 minutes. Hal Hall of Auburn finished nine minutes back. Of 171 starters, 93 completed. Eva Taylor from Port Townsend rode Hugo the mule to 20th place. The event is run by the Western States Trail Ride Association starting in Squaw Valley.
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NAIA suspends Oregon College of Education baseball team
The Oregon College of Education baseball team is suspended from all NAIA competition beyond conference play for three years. The penalty, effective July 26, stems from unsportsmanlike conduct by players and fans during the NAIA Area I playoffs in Portland May 24 26. The ban applies to baseball only, per NAIA Conduct of Athletics Committee chair Dr. Paul Pierce.
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Hewitt Wins Tanglewood Singles at CLEMMONS
South Africa's Bob Hewitt captured the singles title at the Tanglewood Tennis Classic in Clemmons N C by defeating Rhodesia's Andrew Pattison 3-6 6-3 6-1. Hewitt earned 5000 dollars and led 3-2 in the doubles final with Pattison against Jim McManus and Jim Osborne when rain halted play.
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Jim McManus
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Pinder Wins Bantamweight Title in Panama Fight
Enrique Pinder of Panama defeated Rafael Herrera of Mexico in a 15 round decision to become the world bantamweight boxing champion Saturday night in Panama City.
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Coleman Elected to Reds Hall of Fame
Gordy Coleman, former first baseman for eight seasons, was chosen as the 36th member of the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame. Balloting by Reds fans at Riverfront Stadium announced today.
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Longshot Partners Win PGA Team Event at Laurel Valley
Kermit Zarley and Babe Hiskey, longshots and University of Houston friends, posted a 66 final round to win the PGA National Team Championship with a 262 total at Laurel Valley Golf Club. Johnny Miller and Grier Jones took second at 265, while Nicklaus withdrew due to a infected finger and Palmer failed to contend.
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Canipe Wins Carolina Amateur in Greenville
Fayetteville's David Canipe, 18, defeated Heyward Sullivan 6 and 4 to win the Carolina Amateur on Sunday, finishing the match on the 32nd hole after Sullivan had shown strong play on his home course.
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Chess Championship Postponed In Reykjavik
World champion Boris Spassky halted the ninth game with American Bobby Fischer due to a cold and the match was rescheduled to be played Tuesday in Reykjavik Iceland.
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Racing Roundup from Aqueduct to Delaware Park
The Associated Press notes multiple turf and dirt races with undercard and feature wins. Droll Rule captures the $59,100 Tidal Handicap at Aqueduct by two lengths. Susan's Girl wins the Liberty Bell Cotillion Handicap at Philadelphia to claim a $59,950 purse. Joe Gaylord edges Our Pappa Joe at Arlington Park in the Springfield Handicap. Spouting Horn prevails at Delaware Park. Nalee Man overtakes Staunch Avenger at Monmouth Park in the Atlantic City Handicap. Proven Tune wins Rockette Stakes at Rockingham. Figomero takes the San Diego Handicap at Del Mar. Crying For More beats Vindictum at Lincoln Downs in the Block Island Handicap. Executioner wins the William du Pont Jr. Handicap at Delaware Park after a late surge.
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