Dizzy Dean named in Detroit gambling conspiracy indictments
Federal grand jury in Detroit indicts ten others and accuses Dizzy Dean of involvement in a gambling ring connected to a 74 year old Lansing bettor. Dean not indicted. U S Attorney Brickley says he aided the investigation and has offered no comment on his own status.
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District Tourney Finals Set for Tonight Crossing State Lines
The NAIA district finals determine the North and South Carolina representatives for the national tournament. Campbell faces Elizabeth City in Fayetteville District 29, A and T meets Guilford in Winston-Salem District 26, and Appalachian plays South Carolina State in Spartanburg District 6. Appalachian beat Newberry 80-53 and S C State beat Erskine 81-77. Guilford beat UNC Charlotte 78-67. A T edged Elon 72-71. Elizabeth City defeated Pembroke 55-49. Campbell beat St Andrews 88-65. Elizabeth City and Pembroke opened the second half strong after a tied first half. Campbell overcame an early deficit to secure its win. Guilford led early and rode a late run to a 25th straight victory. Elon led 62-54 late before A T applied pressure and forced turnovers to clinch the win.
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Champion Skier Sees Changes
Billy Kidd America's first world champion skier predicts pro racing will explode in the Seventies. He says top skiers may earn 100000 to 150000 and millions will watch on television. Kidd envisions elimination rounds head to head and a sport driven by youth and danger.
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Aiken Bowling Association Handicap Tournament Concludes
The 16th annual Aiken Bowling Association Handicap Tournament ends with 49 teams entered. High scores show Eddie Renew rolling a 277 for high game and Al Sutphin achieving a 625 series while Bert Walsh leads all events with 1719.
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Boxing Action Roundup from Los Angeles to Montreal
In Los Angeles Ismael Laguna defeated Mando Ramos by knockout in the lightweight bout. Jerry Quarry stopped Rufus Brassell in Miami Beach. Chucho Garcia outpointed Crispin Benitez in Houston while Kenny Weldon beat Orturo Caesar in Galena Park. Donato Padua no defeated Joey Durelle in Montreal.
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Drivers Begin Qualifying For Carolina 500 Race
Rockingham N C AP with ten starting positions at stake drivers start qualifying at North Carolina Motor Speedway for 90000 Carolina 500. Cale Yarborough to lead off in a 1970 Mercury debut while Ford teams test seventies body styles on short tracks and 1969 models on long tracks. Top qualifier earns 18200 and pole position in Sunday’s 500 mile race with 40 car field. Leroy Yarbrough set a 137.724 mph lap record in a Ford while Bobby Isaac posted 137.626 mph in practice as crews ready for speed and strategy.
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Indians Stand Firm Over Horton Holdout With Friday Decision
Cleveland manager Alvin Dark plans action by Friday if Tony Horton does not sign and report for spring training after an executive meeting with owner Vernon Stouffer. Horton reportedly seeks 60 000 while the final offer was 40 000.
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