Dallas woman becomes major Ranger shareholder
Sharon Simons wife of Pollard Simons joined a Dallas Fort Worth group that bought 90 percent of the Texas Rangers from Bob Short for about 9 million dollars. The purchase aligns with a secret admirer of Mets owner Joan Payson gaining a stake in the team.
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Hosiery Leads Eastern Invasion To Illinois Derby
The Associated Press reports Hosiery heads a five horse Eastern invasion seeking top money in the $100,000-added Illinois Derby at Sportsman's Park. The 1 1/16 mile race features 3-year-old fillies including Hosiery owned by Joseph W. Lacroix, carrying 119 pounds.
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Weightmen Support Sprinters at Kennedy Track Meet
Berkeley AP reports heavyweight throwers Al Feuerbach George Woods and John Powell will back sprinters Ivory Crockett and Steve Williams at the sixth Kennedy Track and Field Games. Feuerbach and Woods renew a shot putt rivalry meeting director Dave Maggard who vows them attention.
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Connors And Goolagong File Suit In Paris
American Jimmy Connors and Australian Evonne Goolagong filed suit in a Paris court asking to play in the French Open Tennis Tournament set to begin in June. The case centers on eligibility to compete in the event.
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Denver Signs Defensive Back
Cornerback Calvin Jones signed a multi year contract with the Denver Broncos in the National Football League.
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Bob McKay Bids Bold Move to WFL Chicago
Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Bob McKay signs with the Chicago Fire of the World Football League for 1975. The move marks a major league switch as McKay departs the NFL for the new WFL club in Chicago.
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Ex Jet Sam Walton Signs With New York Stars
The World Football League team the New York Stars announce the signing of Sam Walton a former New York Jets offensive tackle who will come out of retirement to play for the club in New York.
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Charlotte GM Dies Of Attack
Charlotte, N C Phil Howser longtime general manager of the defunct Charlotte Hornets baseball club died at 63 after suffering a heart attack while hospitalized.
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Arnold and Messick Lead NA Jaycee Golf Opener
Tommy Arnold and Kirk Messick each posted 74 to lead after day one of the North Augusta Jaycees Junior Golf Tournament in North Augusta. John Gustafson is one stroke back at 75, with Dave Moore at 77 and Pat Lynn at 79. The top four advance to the State Jaycee Tour event at North Augusta Country Club. second round today.
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Cooper's Creek Women Elect New Officers
The Cooper's Creek Women's Golf Association elected officers including Kay Young as President and June McKee as Vice President. Monthly meetings are set for the second Monday at 7:30 p.m. Dues are five dollars. A golf clinic featuring Whitey Adams is planned for June 10 to 13.
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Missouri Valley Group Seeks Expansion After SLU Exit
The Missouri Valley Conference weighs expansion after St. Louis University left the league. Eight members remain: New Mexico State, Drake, Bradley, Tulsa, Louisville, West Texas State, North Texas State, and Wichita State. Expansion criteria hinge on basketball and major status football programs.
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Carner Ready To Go In Baltimore Golf Championship
JoAnne Carner opens the $40,000 Baltimore Golf Championship at Pine Ridge in Baltimore saying she is ready to go after back to back wins. The five time U S amateur champion notes she felt like her amateur form returning as she tees off in the 54 hole event.
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Standings and schedule mix for major league baseball divisions
The standings show teams across the American League East and West with records and games back, highlighting Milwaukee Boston Baltimore Detroit Cleveland New York Oakland Kansas City Chicago Texas California Minnesota and more. Friday through Sunday schedules list matchups including Milwaukee Oakland Detroit California Baltimore Texas New York Minnesota Kansas City Cleveland Chicago Boston and other pairings with note of pitchers and times.
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Iowa State honors Jack Trice for pioneering football role
Ames memories recall Jack Trice, one of ISU’s first Black players who died after a 1923 game in Minnesota. The piece notes his pregame note, his sacrifice, a dusty plaque, and student support to name the new stadium Jack Trice Stadium.
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