Floyd Holds Slim Lead As Purtzer Sets Pace At Whitemarsh
Ray Floyd, two behind after the opening round of the Bicentennial Golf Tournament, sits two back at 67 amid a crowded field. Tom Purtzer fired a six-under 65 to lead, while Frank Beard and others chase in warm, sunny conditions at Whitemarsh Valley. Notables absent include Nicklaus, Palmer, Player, and Trevino.
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ABA Teams Eye NBA Entry From Four Cities
Four ABA teams including Indiana New York Denver and San Antonio reportedly could join the NBA next season. An expansion path would raise $4.5 million per new franchise with a June 13 to 17 board decision in Hyannis Mass. Kentucky and Utah were excluded from the plan.
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Weeknight Baseball and Horse Racing Results Across Cities
A mixed daily sports page reports multiple scores and entries. Baseball leaders include Rose and Schmidt, with Munson and Evans among top batters, while pitching leaders feature Lenborg and Hough. Horse racing results feature Belmont Park Jasper Handicap winner and other feature race outcomes across Pimlico, Delaware Park, Arlington Park, and Golden Gate Fields.
Solomon advances in French Open Tennis Tourney
Harold Solomon defeats Sashi Menon of India in five sets 6-4 6-4 3-6 4-6 6-2 to reach the French Open third round in Paris. Bunny Bruning defeats Linda Motter in Roses Lawn Tennis quarterfinals 7-6 6-4 7-5 in Chichester England.
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Red Sox Come To Life Defeat New York 8 to 2
The Boston Red Sox surged past the division leading New York Yankees 8 2 at Fenway Park as Tiant improved to 7 3 in a game that featured a pinch hitter trade with Milwaukee. Cecil Cooper and Jim Rice drove in two runs each in the big second inning.
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