East Carolina Coach Tom Quinn Linked to 76ers Job
Reports from Philadelphia name East Carolina University coach Tom Quinn as a candidate for the Philadelphia 76ers. Quinn, 40, says he is flattered but focused on ECU, where his teams have a 76–81 record in six seasons and he expects a new three year contract to begin July 1.
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Three Jockey Mishaps at Thistledown Race Track
At Thistledown in Cleveland three riders fell in the second race. Lovely Orient tumbled from the gate injuring jockey Eddie Rinaldi Jr. Star Bolero pulled up lame and Tommy Myers dismounted. Beerich broke a leg and was euthanized, David Placke uninjured.
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Red Sox Activate Yastrzemski for Home Stand
Boston brings back Carl Yastrzemski after a torn knee ligament sidelined him since May 9. Team physician Tom Tierney says the knee is fine but he will wear a brace for a while with no surgery needed. Yastrzemski reports limited knee issues but ready to play, run straight ahead, slide and field.
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Atlanta Coliseum Named for Atlanta Stadium Authority Vote
The Atlanta Stadium Authority approved naming the $17 million arena the Atlanta Coliseum on Thursday by a 5-2 vote, after previously choosing the Omni name for the venue intended for Atlanta's hockey and basketball teams.
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Patriots Release Rich Moore
The New England Patriots released defensive tackle Rich Moore a former No. 1 draft pick of the 1969 Green Bay Packers. Moore joined the Patriots before last season but did not play due to injury.
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Arizona State and USC Lead Field in 26th College World Series
Arizona State the top seed with a 604 ranking and defending champion USC loom as favorites as the eight-team double-elimination event opens in Omaha. USC aims for a third straight title while ASU opens play Saturday night and faces early pressure from Mississippi, the second-ranked team at 28-14.
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Tuero and Ziegenfuss Reach German Championships Semis
Linda Tuero and Valerie Ziegenfuss, both from the United States, advanced to the semifinals of the German Tennis Championships in Hamburg on Thursday.
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Dodgers and Pirates spark weekend NL tests with wins
Dodgers edge Cubs 2-1 on a wild pitch scoring Grabarkewitz after a walk and sacrifice. Pirates power past Padres 11-2 with Stargell Hebner Hernandez homers, Oliver drives in four. Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Atlanta, St. Louis also win. Mets lose.
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Riva Ridge Wins 1972 Kentucky Derby
Jockey Ron Turcotte captures the Kentucky Derby on Riva Ridge marking his third Derby mount and securing victory in Louisville. The win underscores Turcotte and trainer Byeong K. as standout figures in the race.
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Racing Roundup from Bel mont to Suffolk
Nalessa led the rail to beat Dutiful by three lengths in the Pette Rough Purse at Belmont. Perpetual 2nd edged High Road by a nose in Delaware’s feature. Triumphant won Arlington’s Jamie K Purse by two lengths over Inside Tackle. Fare No Reason overtook I’m For Mama by a head at Monmouth. Rollick ing edged Nehoc’s Brother by 1 1/2 lengths for Liberty Bell’s Montgomery Purse. Emperor’s Choice romped eight lengths at Suffolk.
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Donohue Seeks Can Am Opener Spotlight At Mosport
Mosport Park prepares for the 1972 Can Am opener as Mark Donohue and 34 others vie for initial qualifying spots. Donohue tests the new Porsche 12 cylinder twin turbo aiming to prove durability after setting lap pace in Germany and Canada.
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