Watergate Era Ends Olympic Hero Bob Mathias Returns
The 1952 decathlon champ and Stanford football star Bob Mathias, once praised as the world’s top athlete, reflects on Watergate era apathy, his shift from politics to private life in California, and plans to focus on youth sports amid a public-relations role. He recalls Olympic battles in London 1948 and Helsinki 1952, and notes his Marine Corps service and film career.
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Bees and Baseball: Reds Beat Pirates as Bees Haunt Stadium
The Cincinnati Reds defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-1 behind Don Gullett as a bevy of bees interrupted play at Riverfront and Three Rivers Stadiums. George Foster drove in his 51st and 52nd runs while Chicago, Montreal, and Philadelphia pulled ahead in their respective games.
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Split torff leads Kansas City to 7 0 win over Orioles
Paul Splittorff tossed a four hitter for Kansas City as Amos Otis and John Mayberry hit two run homers to back a 7-0 victory over the Baltimore Orioles. Baltimore lost its sixth straight while KC moved to eight wins in 10 games. Otis led the AL with his 11th homer, Mayberry added his sixth. Orioles manager Earl Weaver lamented the defeat. Other AL games saw White Sox 12 Brewers 5, Angels 2 Yankees 0, and A's 8 Red Sox 5.
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Major Friday Baseball Matchups Across League Parks
Friday slate features Chicago at Cleveland with Vuckovich and Brown, California at Detroit, Texas at New York, Oakland at Milwaukee, Baltimore at Kansas City, Boston at Minnesota, and Texas against New York in the nightcap. Saturday brings Chicago at Cleveland and the rest pairing California at Detroit, Boston at Minnesota, Baltimore at Kansas City, Texas at New York, Oakland at Milwaukee. Sunday wraps with Chicago at Cleveland, Texas at New York, and Oakland at Milwaukee.
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Columbus Owls Will Stay In City For 1976 77 Season
Columbus owner Albert A. Savill announced the Owls will remain in Columbus for the 1976 77 season despite weak attendance. He cited rising season ticket sales and local support as enough to keep the International Hockey League club in the city, the only pro team there.
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Foreman-Frazier Brawl Is Obscured By Its Publicity
New York AP report notes heavy promotion for the June 15 Nassau Coliseum heavyweight bout between George Foreman and Joe Frazier. TV campaigns mix playful scenes with past legends as networks push hype over substance, framing the 12 round fight as a publicity spectacle.
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Lee Trevino Contemplates U S Open Start Amid Storm
A violent thunderstorm halted the Kemper Open at Quail Hollow after noon. Mason Rudolph finished six under par through nine or more holes, while Lee Trevino withdrew earlier due to a pinched nerve and may miss the U S Open next week, awaiting medical updates and rest.
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