Smith and Pinto to open Davis Cup final in Chile
United States star Stan Smith and Chile’s Jaime Pinto were drawn to meet in the opening singles of the American Zone final at Stade Francais on clay. The match launches a three day final with the winner advancing to face Europe’s champion in Barcelona.
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San Mateo
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Silver Pring
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Erik van Dilen
San Mat Calif
Hunter's Olympic dream ends in boxing trials
In Fort Worth Tim Dement of Louisiana overwhelmed Bobby Lee Hunter in the Olympic boxing trials flyweight bout. Dement used a sharp left jab to bloodied Hunter as the Pan American bronze medalist, serving a long sentence for manslaughter, exited tearfully and faced possible return to jail unless designated for the Bear Mountain box-off.
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Bossier City
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Bear Mountain
N.Y
Daniel Meyer Coliseum
James “Red” Douglas
Reds Pitcher Gary Nola Diagnosed With Neck Spasm
Cincinnati right hander Gary Nola was examined at Christ Hospital on Thursday and found to have a marked spasm in a neck and shoulder muscle on the right side. The Reds hope he can return for the series opener July 27 at San Diego against the Padres.
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Rupp Takes Memphis Tams Post Aiming to Build Team
Adolph Rupp, returning from retirement, becomes president of the Memphis Tams and vows to develop a championship club. Owner Charles Finley and coach Bob Bass back community support while stressing profits reinvested into the team. The franchise, formerly the Memphis Pros, moved to Tennessee two years ago amid financial trouble.
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Charles O. Finley
Chicago
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Tennessee
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New Orleans
Niccum's and Geater Easy Winners in Prep Tourney Tuneups
Niccum's routed Summittville 25 to 2 at Towsey Park last night with three six run innings and a seven run fifth. Day hit a two run homer in the fifth. Geater Memorial Center beat Bennett Lumber 9 to 4 as Carlotta Crumes belted a two run shot in the second to spark a six run inning.
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Gealer
Carlotta Crumes
Summittville
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Hiatt
Lamerson
Owen
Playground Stars Lead Central Division All-Star Team
Four American Playground players Roger Denny Larry Douglass Mike Fleet and John Anderson were chosen for the Central Division All-Star squad for Saturdays ITL clash at Marion Matter Park Coach Leon Zachary to manage. Denny leads with 417 average 22 games 30 hits while Anderson tops league homers eight and 20 RBI Fleet hits 333 with eight extra base hits Fields and Adams selected as alternates with Plymouth leading the division at 16 8 while Playground seeks a repeat ITL crown after last year title and playoff run.
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John Anderson
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Sullivan's HR Lifts Daleville Past Wapahani in Extras
Daleville Bronchos beat Wapahani 5-3 after DALEVILLE tied 3-3 in the seventh. Daleville took an early 3-0 lead. Wapahani tied it in the seventh before Sullivan homered in the eighth to win. Sullivan's blast boosted Daleville to 9-4 and set up a trip to Lynn to face Randolph Southern.
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Pearson Captures Dixie 500 Pole at Atlanta Raceway
David Pearson of Spartanburg harnessed the Wood Brothers Mercury to set a pole of 158.353 mph for Sunday's Dixie 500 at Atlanta International Raceway. The record qualifying speed topped Booby Allison and others while Bobby Isaac, Donnie Allison, and Coo Coo Marlin joined the front row in a crowded qualifying order for the 1.5 mile asphalt track race.
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Elmhurst
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Bud Moore
Larry Smith
Lenoir
Moe Rejoins Cougars as Assistant Coach
Greensboro AP reports former Cougar Doug Moe will serve as assistant coach and director of player personnel for the Carolina Cougars next season. Moe, 34, is returning from retirement after knee surgery last April and playing last season with the New York Squires in the ABA.
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Founders Day 100 Entrant at Mount Lawn Speedway
Darwin Blankenship of Anderson is entered in the Founders Day 100 a 100 lap championship for the Super Six division at Mount Lawn Speedway in New Castle Sunday night. Also on the program are late model events at Mount Lawn.
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Bettenhausen Still Wants To Race Despite Arm Loss
Merle Bettenhausen, 29, in Ann Arbor hospital after losing his right arm in a Michigan crash, insists he can still race. He cites Mel Kenyon as proof a successful career is possible with one hand and details the accident and his rapid recovery.
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