Walther buys entry to Indianapolis 500 via bidding ploy
Dayton driver Salt Walther and his father purchased the Eagle Puterbaugh qualified car for 186.800 mph after Walther failed to qualify with his McLarens. The move drew criticism from USAC and anger from Lee Elkins and Puterbaugh, costing near 150000 dollars in potential revenue. A.J. Foyt expressed displeasure.
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Kareem Abdul Jabbar Named NBA MVP For Fifth Time
Kareem Abdul Jabbar of the Los Angeles Lakers was named the NBA Most Valuable Player after a dominant season. He won 159 votes to 29 for Bill Walton, becoming only the second player to win the award five times. He led the league in field goal percentage and ranked high in scoring, rebounding, and blocks.
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Wooden analyzes weaknesses of Kareem and Walton
Former UCLA coach John Wooden weighs in on Bill Walton and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, calling Kareem the standout today while noting Walton has potential and needs more body use and emotional maturity. He credits Walton's better health this season and Kareem's sustained improvement under Jerry West.
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Erving Dominates as 76ers Take Game One of Series
Julius Erving dazzles for Philadelphia scoring 33 points with five rebounds four assists and three steals in a 107 101 playoff win over the Portland Trail Blazers. He showcases driving dunks spin moves and precision passes as Portland faces a tough challenge to balance his game in the series resuming Thursday.
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McCovey Still Potent As Giants Clinch Win
Willie McCovey homered and collected three hits lifting the San Francisco Giants to a 7-2 win over the A’s with a 15 hit attack. The slugger, age 39 by his own playful remark, says his knees are better and he’s using the whole field, shifting from pulling the ball to hitting to all fields.
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Baseball results from Monday night slate
The Red Sox edged the Yankees 4 3 while the Orioles beat the Brewers 6 5 in 10 innings and the A’s shut out the Blue Jays 3 0. The Braves defeated the Padres 6 5 in 11 innings as Jeff Burroughs scored on Barry Ennell’s tiebreaking single. The Mets–Pirates game was rained out.
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Robinson in limbo as Indians wait for managerial fate
Cleveland AP report says Frank Robinson faces possible departure after three seasons with the Indians while Torborg weighs his own future. Robinson jokes about the situation as he sits on an off day, insisting he has led with authority amid uncertainty.
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Women's Coaching Shortage Exists
Wilmington Ohio AP reports Elizabeth Kinzig, chair of Wilmington College's Health Physical Education and Recreation, says demand for women coaches exceeds supply as women's sports gain acceptance. She notes long-standing biases persist but predicts ultimate equality, citing past limits on women athletes and belief that femininity and athleticism are compatible.
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