Sports in Brief highlights from across the nation
AP reports a roundup of sports notes: Indiana player Ken Kirchner, a 11th round free agent, left college with no major league debut yet. Villanova names Lou Ferry defensive coordinator. Tulsa's Glenn Dobbs pleads innocent to a petty larceny charge after a Penney's incident. Texas Longhorns sign Florida junior college track stars including Richard Petty. ABC plans extensive satellite coverage of the Olympics. Janet Lynn visits Tokyo for 9 days. Richard Petty dominates Lone Star 300 qualifying at Texas World Speedway. Roser Brown, Pacers forward, to attend the Republican National Convention as alternate. Rockets to play most 1972-73 home games in Houston venues. Kareem Abdul Jabbar becomes a father. Penguins sign five amateur draft picks. Arlington Park races canceled due to weather. golf star Weary Raymond breaks the record for consecutive holes.
Moore Fritts Win Matches At Canyon
In Canyon Mark Moore of Amarillo shot two over par 72 to lead the 16 and 17 year old division of the Canyon Country Club tournament on the West Texas Professional Golf Junior Tour. Mark Fritts of Amarillo won the 14 and 15-year-old division with 78 and John Horne of Plainview carded 80 to win the 12 and 13-year-old division.
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Canyon
Mark Moore
Amarillo
Canyon Country Club
West Texas
Petty Grabs Pole Spot In Star 500
Richard Petty of Randleman NC claimed the pole for Sunday's Lone Star 500 at Texas World Speedway with 189.4 mph driving a 1972 Dodge. Bobby Allison of Hueytown AL qualified second at 167.8 mph in a Chevrolet, while Bobby Isaac of Catawba NC took third in a Dodge at 165 mph. Petty previously won the last 500 mile race at the track and Isaac won the first in 1969.
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College Station
Tex
Richard Petty
Texas World Speedway
Petty
Plymouth
Douge
Speedway
Isaac
Allison
This Week In Sports Football and baseball schedule listed
A dense list of Friday and Saturday games across baseball softball and many leagues in Amarillo. It names teams such as Amarillo Giants Rogers, Capital Caprock, International events, and multiple church and youth leagues with kickoffs, starts, and venues including Sunset Center and various local facilities.
Ruidoso Race Meeting Totals and Payouts Summary
Results from Ruidoso feature multiple sprint and long races with earnings. Notable finishes include Career Prince, Buck Admiral, Bally Double, Top Vendette, and Hippie Charge placing in varied distances from 350 to 870 yards. Payouts show diverse win and place odds across many horses with times ranging from 11.0 to 46.7.
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Nia
Prince A Bt
Master Lark
Stockstady
Hippie Charge
Big Shot Banker
Top Gain Boy
Quinetia
Cavan Clay
Red Saint
Jose Borever
Phil Naventh
Mystic Victory
Frosty's Dream
Mr. Flesh Man
Royal Black Chick
High Sheriff
Lyn
Albert Deck
Baby Be Sure
Mikeking
Elmo Esquire
Hurry
Colts Boss Seeks To Buy L A Rams
Baltimore Colts owner contemplates purchasing the Los Angeles Rams in a complex deal involving an Illinois industrialist. Rams president Bill Barnes confirms discussions with Carroll Rosenbloom for over a year while estate interests and several bidders pursue the sale, including Santa Monica businessman Carlos Romer at 16 million dollars.
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LOS Angeles
Baltimore Colts
Los Angeles Rams
Illinois
Colts
Bill Barnes
Rams
Baltimore
Carroll Rosenbloom
Melvin Durslag
Los Angeles Herald-Examiner
Robert Irsay
Skokie
Rosenbloom
Daniel Reeves
Barnes
Carlos Romer
Santa Monica
Calif
Hugh Culverhouse
Jacksonville, Fla
Paish Upsets Stan Smith In London Grass Courts
In London, John Paish, a British player, defeats top American Stan Smith 2 6 6 3 10 8 in the Queen's Club quarter finals at the London Grass Courts Championships. Smith, a Pasadena native and U S Army corporal, exits four days before Wimbledon as Chris Evert advances to the women’s semis.
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London
John Paish
Stan Smith
U.S
Paish
Smith
Pasadena
Calif
Queen's Club
Chris Evert
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
England
Esme Emanuel
South Africa
Forest Hills
Rain Alters Pocono Schaefer 500 Practice Schedule
Heavy rains forced race officials to reshuffle weekend practice for the Schaefer 500 at Pocono. Saturday will feature an extra four hour drill before time trials from 1 45 p m to 7 p m, with another morning session Sunday ahead of final trials. All 44 entrants must log eight hours of practice. starts rely on the 33 fastest qualifiers. Bobby Unser led Tuesday practice. speeds exceeded 180 mph as nearly seven inches of rain drenched the track this 48 hour period, and no infield spectators will be admitted Saturday or Sunday.
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Mount Pocono
Pocono International Raceway
United States Auto Club
Apolis
Pocono
Ontario
Calif
Dick King
USAC
King
Bobby Unser
Dan Gurnsey
Eagle
Mark Donohue
Donohue
Mario Andretti
Gordon Johncock
Lord Hayes Captures Western States Championship Title
Lord Hayes defeated Dory Funk Sr. in the Western States championship match at Amarillo Sports Arena after the referee, knocked unconscious by Funk, ruled Hayes winner. The card included Masio Roma and Bill Cody drawing two minutes, Duncum defeating Rommel, Parker beating Thomas, Wrestling over Robley, Red Devil beating Warcloud, and Murdock keeping the Brass Knucks Trophy amid interference from Morowski and Wrestling.
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Lord al Hayes
Dory Funk Sr
Amarillo Sports Arena
Funk
Hayes
Okuma
Masio Roma
Bill Cody
Salvador Dominguez
Bobby Duncum
Eric Rommel
Sandy Parker
Lily Thomas
Mr. Wrestling
Buck Robley
Red Devil
Warcloud
J. C. Dykes
Dick Murdock
Moose Morawski
Duncum
Murdock
Morowski
Denny McLain May Return to A’s From Minors
In Asheville, N C, Birmingham manager Phil Cavaretta said Denny McLain has not left the team permanently. He may be back Friday after departing Oakland to visit his family following a 3-1 loss to Asheville. Cavaretta noted McLain hoped to discuss returning to the A L club with Oakland officials.
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Asheville
N.C
Phil Cavaretta
Birmingham Athletics
Denny McLain
Cavaretta
Detroit Tigers
Oakland
McLain
Southern League Athletics
Fastpitch Women Invitational Tournament Opens in Amarillo
Amarillo Park and Recreation announces the first annual Amarillo Women's Invitational Fastpitch Tournament at Thompson Park 1. Six local teams compete in a double elimination format with games today through Sunday. The top teams include the Amarillo Dolls, Tascosa National Bank, and M and L Transfer.
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Amarillo
Park and Recreation Department
Amarillo Dolls
Tascosa National Bank
M&l
Thompson Park
Pantex
Huckaby Custom Homes
Tascosa Natonal Bank
Natco Inc
Cager Profiri Signs with Texas A&I Javelinas
Stan Profiri a 6 7 forward from Collona Texas signed with Texas A I basketball team coach Don McDonald said he averaged 18 points and 12 rebounds per game last season while shooting 80 percent from the line and 5 percent from the field He was All North Central Illinois and received all stateMention
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Cager
Kingsville
Tex
Stan Profiri
Colona
Texas A&i
Don McDonald
Javelina
Profiri
Pots
North Central
Ilinois
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Ouaenna
Sears
Onsen
Srchester
Fremont High Hool
Losanette
Roy
Cleveland
Ken Kirchner
Cleveland Indians
Kirk
Indiana
Hedan
Eglente High
Kire
Rosota
Gulf
Villanova
Reberg
Penn State
Coor
Lou Ferry
Vivenova University
Hurshey
Tulsa
Okla
Glenn Dobbs
Go! Hurricane
Dobos
Penney's
Leer
Boone
Jerry
Will Hagers High School
Austin
Piorida
Sepore
Texas Longhorns
Rudolph Griffith
Diana
John Lee
Lee
Bettomiser
Rufus Hocormb
Miami Dade South
Calleoe
New York
D Vy Will
Cine Burn Pe
Alednet
ABC Rts
Fhuttdey Ariedge
Tokyo
Janet Lynn
Japan
Japan Skating Association
Trennee
Tokye
Hondeo
Sapporo
Indianapolis
Roser Brown
World Hockey Association
Celisium
Rockets
Aeros
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Rey
Antonio
Ie Rockets
Patterson
Milwaukee
Kareem Abdul J
Milwaukee Bucks
Blas
Daner
Motiba
Pittsburgh
Pittspurgh Penguin
Hockey League
Ursday Cry
Fom
Vigley
Ernie Lukewrend
Ner Cones
Ron LeeLonde
Fektetnaer
Brian Walker
Max Gluck
Heather Elmendort
Ory
Irish Power
Rou Cespedes
Sy Anton
Bae
Oware Park
Thurs Iter
Austin A Brown
Anyenie Racing Strip
Brown
Jim Moseley
Liberty Bell
Amber Kitten
Pig Party
Anseley
Derate
Blond Cut
Pleasant Street
Pegestre
Big Dore
Arlington Park
Switty Gal
More Gloves
Craig Perret
Gallant Gambier
Newark
Monmouth
Patsy Link
Lebanon
Tenn
Raymond ‘Er
Hunter
Losoter
Moore
Fritts
Arnageee
Clay Teter
Amarille
Mark Fritts
Kile
Steve Hyle
John Horne
Wiley McIntire
Pampo
Amarillo Giants
Arkansas
Lemone
Sodium
Rican Legion
Caprock
Duras
National Gue
First National Bank
Rogers Rhee Ae Pleasant
Lumber
City Oos
Peewee American League
Globe Joe
Messer
Wagners Carpenters
America Linen
CIC
Sunset Center
Centerfield
Park Dept
Bomeo
US. Navy
Horton Insurances
Texas Hospital
Mart
Cablevision
Constan Boys
Panama
Taco Bell
Pioneer
Custom Homes
AHL
Playmore Rolls Rink
MAL Transfer
Girgrounds Beauty Shop
Tagcasa
Ntl. Bank
Paontex Alomatics
Amorillo Giants
Shreveport
American Legion
Amorillo
Tascosa
Perryton
Palo Duro
Cape
DeGrassi-Bates
Peewee
Wnationa
Community Face
S. Amarillo Optimist
Koome Optical
YMCA
Potter County Dental Inc
American National Bank
TriSt
Fence & Patio
IBEW
Gallarnesy Bros
Ruidoso
Clark Graebner
Colin Dibley
Australia
Jim Connors
Belleveille
Alexander Metrevelli
Soviet Union
Pancho Gonzales
Las Vegas
Nev
Roscoe Tanner
Schaefer
Lord Hayes
Dory Sr
Denny
Popov
Old Taylor
J.W. Dant
Schlitz
COORS
Miller
AUDI
Gene Messer
Porsche
Georgia
Amarillo, T
Bill Chadwick
Westbury
N.Y
National Hockey League
Army
Texas
ZETA
Umipnaval Zeta
Zeta 30
Patvester
Erie Reed
Perence
Enea
Uniroyal
San
Europe
Uniroyals
Steel Raicals
Callender’s Tire Center
Monthru
Bankamericard
American Express
Texaco
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