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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1972
Page
15
Jack Nicklaus arrives as a strong 6-1 favorite for the 72nd U S Open at Pebble Beach California. He praises the layout as the finest strategy course while critics argue over bunkers and rough as others including Palmer and Player voice concerns.
Former NFL back Dyer reflects on a neck spinal injury sustained during a tackle with Green Bay’s John Brockington. After weeks of paralysis and a month in a suspended bed, he regained mobility, continues therapy, and plans coaching while valuing family and his health over football.
Bill Shoemaker guides Typecast against Jerry Lambert aboard Convenience in a 11-8 mile winner take all purse at Hollywood Park. The $250000 race includes 100000 each from Typecast’s Fletcher Jones and Convenience’s Leonard Lavin plus 50000 from the Hollywood Turf Club.
A House panel investigates mafia influence in the Buffalo domed stadium project and Emprise Corp. Emprise, recently convicted in Los Angeles of seeking a hidden stake in a Las Vegas hotel casino, faces questions. Witnesses include Emprise VP Chuck Burr denying prior control over Erie County votes. Also present, Bobby Byrne describes fixing races and doping horses while coordinating with bookmakers.
Upper Case leads the probable Ohio Derby field at Thistledown with $225 270 earnings from nine starts this year including a Florida Derby win. Meadow Stable trains two contenders, Quill Gordon and Upper Case, both led by Lucien Laurin who also guides Riva Ridge. Other probables include Feloniously Beau Julian and The Cutter as Derby winners from Hawthorne Michigan and Oregon respectively.
Chicago Bulls sold to Marvin Fishman led group with $4 million bid. rival Arthur Wirtz group offers about $2.5 million. Fishman may resign Bucks post if sale approved. Kentucky Derby notes list five colts including Introductive and Hassi's Image with entries pending final posting.
Rick Gaille, 1970 runner up and two time All American, carded a 71 to pace LSU New Orleans by one stroke as the Tigers opened the 72 hole College Division championship at Taconic Golf Club. Stan Stopa defended his title with a 76, while California Riverside led the field behind LSU with a 304.
Julius Erving filed suit in New York to void his contract with Virginia Squires and join Atlanta of the NBA. The Daily News said a federal marshal prepared to serve Squires owner Earl Foreman after a ABA owners meeting. Erving alleges his agent Steve Arnold also acted as an ABA agent.
Jane Blalock goes to federal court in her $5 million suit against the Ladies Professional Golf Association. She seeks a jury trial and argues suspension violates her livelihood. Judge Moye allows her to play LPGA events pending disposition. The case cites antitrust violations and notes Blalock earned $38,286 this year.
The Athens Tennis Association calls on residents to join for a summer of tennis offering social and competitive play. Members get discounts on balls, ladder play, and championships plus inter-city matches. Send $2 for individuals or $3 for couples to Richard Danner in Athens.
In Omaha, sixth rated Temple faces top ranked Arizona State as the College World Series resumes after Tuesday rainouts. Southern California battles Texas while Arizona State, 63-4 and unbeaten, meets Temple 33-14. If ASU stays unbeaten the title could end Thursday, weather permitting.
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