Alcindor Plans Bet On Basketball And Career Education
Lew Alcindor, newly signed with the Milwaukee Bucks, aims for rapid NBA success while promoting Career Academy programs to help underprivileged Black youths. He will tour the country offering vocational training scholarships and plans to study broadcasting, balancing pro goals with social outreach.
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Andretti Extends USAC Standings Lead at Indianapolis
USAC standings show Mario Andretti holding a hefty lead after a rocky Rocky Mountain 150 where oil rule trouble cost him a place. Bobby Unser, Dan Gurney, and Wally Dallenbach remain Nos. 2 through 4, with Gordon Johncock rising to fifth after Rocky Mountain victory.
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Gordon Johncock
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Wally Dallenbach
Nazareth
Albuquerque
N.M
Santa Ana
Calif
Wally Daffenbach
Major League Box Scores Detroit Boston Abbreviated
Detroit and Houston San Francisco box scores show line by line at bat totals and pitching decisions. Sparma and Culpepper split duties as Detroit and Hous ton SF split the doubleheader with WP and L records and run totals.
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Gwinnup Earns Award At ACC Golf Tournament
Mrs Donald Gwinnup won the Western Tournament for the lowest net score at the Ladies Golf Club sweepstakes at Anderson Country Club. Class A B C winners include Mrs Victor Rose and others across low-net, low-putts, and low-gross categories with multiple names listed for each class.
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Anderson Country Club
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Jack Jarrett
Crist Blassaras
Kenneth Hull
Frey Hood
Richard Land
Robert Symonds
Gerald Shine
Howard Gwinn
Anne Kruger
William Heller
Robert Ellis
Morris Wood
Robert Wagner
Washable Apt Paint 2 Gal for $7 S&H Stamps
Brattain Graham offers two gallon washable apartment paint for seven dollars plus shipping and handling. Parking available at 1402 Brown location.
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Don’t Load Heavy Gear In Small Boats
Sportsmans Digest advises boaters to stow gear before boarding to maintain balance. Keep weight low and evenly distributed, avoid overloading, and have help hand items aboard while seated to prevent swamping and loss of balance.
Hockett Caps Fourth of July Wins Over Brazil in Legion Action
Hockett celebrated July 4 with a double victory against Brazil in American Legion baseball at Brazil. He won the opener 9-3 and the nightcap 3-1.
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Standings Recap From Major Leagues and Associations
Standings show St Louis 4-6 Chicago 2-3 New York 8-7 Pittsburgh 7 San Francisco 3-5 Atlanta 1-0 Houston 3-0 San Diego 2-1 Cincinnati 8 Los Angeles 1 Philadelphia 13-0 Montreal 2-5 in American League California 2 Chicago 1 Washington 5 Boston 0 New York 4 Cleveland 2 Detroit 5 Baltimore 4 Minnesota 7 Oakland 6 Seattle 9 Kansas City 3 in American Association Indianapolis 9 Iowa 2 Omaha 6 Oklahoma City 4 Denver 6-1 Tulsa 5-14.
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PCL Umpire Joins AL Staff
Joe Cronin announced the addition of George Maloney to the American League umpiring staff. Maloney, 40, has umpired in the Pacific Coast League since 1964 and previously worked in the Florida State, Carolina, Sophomore and Eastern Leagues. The New York native begins his AL assignment immediately.
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UPI
Joe Cronin
George Maloney
Maloney
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Carolina
New York
Stewart Says Matras Surpass Lotus In Handling And Safety
In the French Grand Prix buildup Jackie Stewart praised Matra Ford Cosworths for road holding and safety, noting Matra dominance since Zandvoort with nine wins including the Dutch event. The race saw 13 starters, eight finish, with Amon briefly contending before Ferrari’s engine failure.
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Ken Tyrell
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Race Driver Bob Hurt In Excruciating Pain
Toronto AP report on Bob Hurt 29 in hospital after Indianapolis 1968 crash. He suffered a broken neck, collapsed shoulders, and internal injuries from a high speed collision. Pain widespread yet nerve regeneration sighted, doctors predicted paralysis but he shows limited movement and contemplates racing again with God’s will and support from USAC and Indianapolis clubs.
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Groover no-hitter powers Ead's Typewriter Repair win
Mel Groover fired a no-hitter leading Ead's Typewriter Repair to a 4-1 win over Guide Lamp in Commercial B action at Shadyside Park. Takacs homered with two on to lift Culligan's Water Conditioners past Guide Lamp 7-6. Burton hit a solo shot in the 4th. In other action Williams and Hart combined for a 1-hitter as Pendleton Wildcats beat Emge 5-3.
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Buick Open Victory Elevates Hill to No 2 in Earnings
New York based report from UPI shows Dave Hill winning the Buick Open to lift his 1969 earnings to 99,045 and move to second on the PGA money list behind Gene Littler, who leads with 104,996. Gary Player, Lee Trevino, and Dale Douglass follow in the top ten.
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Billy Casper
Bruce Crampton
Miller Barber
George Archer
Major Leaders by League Win Totals Baseball Standings
National League leaders include Niekro 14-5 Seaver 13-3 Carroll 12-4 and five players tied at 11 wins. American League leaders show McLain 13-5 McNally 12-0 Stottlemyre 12-6 Lolich 11-1 and Odom 11-3.
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Babe Ruth to Be Honored in Baltimore Restoration Day
Babe Ruth will be honored in Baltimore with ceremonies marking the start of restoring his birthplace. Joe DiMaggio and Mrs. George Herman Ruth will attend as the campaign, led by Mayor Thomas D Alesandro, nears $75,000 raised for a national baseball shrine including a museum and theater.
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Brady Keys Retires To Run Chicken Co and Fund Pension
Pittsburgh veteran NFL defensive back Brady Keys announced retirement to focus on his All-Pro Chicken Co business with 10 outlets nationwide. He pledged at least 15000 annually to the NFL Players Pension Fund, aiming higher later, and was introduced by Buddy Young at a press conference. Keys began with the Steelers in 1961, later played for the Vikings and Cardinals, with a Saints trade in the off season.
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Florida Pro-Am At ICC Rescheduled For Sunday
The Idlewold Men's Club Florida Pro-Am Tourney, postponed by rain, is moved to Sunday July 13 with the same pairings and a 9:15 shotgun start. Cont breakfast at 8:30. Pro Eric Flowers to confirm changes by Saturday. Gene Julian low gross 72. low net 76 shared by Chuck Morgan and Jon Crosley.
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Yankees Recall Cumberland From Syracuse
New York Yankees bring left handed pitcher John Cumberland from Syracuse in the International League after a 7-2-4.19 stint with the farm club. Cumberland is 22 and previously appeared in one big league game last year.
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