Roller Derby Excites West Coast Fans and College Sports Notes
Roller Derby thrills fans with fast action before capacity crowds on NBC telecasts, likened to pro wrestling in spectacle. Also highlights a strong Packers baseball season, Big Nine roster notes, Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees, and upcoming tryout camps for Pirates Giants Twins White Sox.
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No 1 sport for head injuries football risks
Baltimore neurosurgeon Dr Charles M Henderson told National Athletic Trainers Association members that American football has the highest injury incidence among team sports. He cited a 1964 study showing 3.9 football deaths per 100000 participants and an average high school player 20 percent injured per season with 8 percent serious. He urged safer gear and banning helmet spearing.
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A's Vida Blue Dominates Early Season Ahead of Koufax
A’s manager Dick Williams, who knows both players, says Vida Blue is at least five years ahead of Sandy Koufax in poise and control. Blue’s 1970 start includes a no hitter and a one hitter, with 102 strikeouts in 103 innings and a potential 20-win season.
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Minnesota Gophers baseball finish second in Big Ten
The University of Minnesota under coach Dick Siebert posted a 28-13 season, placing second to Michigan State in the Big Ten with a 12-6 mark while Spartans went 13-3. Siebert noted the squad relied on three sophomore starters and new ch Ange players at second and short as a sign of progress.
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Foreman Aims for Heavyweight Crown In Oakland Interview
George Foreman sits in a cold Oakland dressing room awaiting his next bout. The 22 year old, 6 4 220 pound contender speaks of nerves and ambition as he trails a path to the world heavyweight championship while his manager and team discuss finances, training, and his rough Houston upbringing. Foreman shows power and potential but is still learning the tempo of top level fights and public attention.
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NHL strengthens penalties for on ice brawls and recalls coach uncertainty
NHL meetings move to tougher discipline with game misconduct penalties plus 100 dollar fines for players who join fights from the bench. Montreal coach Al McNeil denies stepping down amid speculation, while Pollock avoids confirming a change. The intra league draft proceeds with 20 protected players per club, and goalie selections priced at 10 000 each.
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California lands top NHL lottery pick Gary Kurt
Gary Kurt, the first player chosen in the NHL inter-league lottery, is a prized asset of the Minnesota North Stars. He starred for Minnesota's farm club in Cleveland, posting a 2.67 goals-against average in 42 games, the best in the American Hockey League.
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Former All American pitcher found dead at USC field
Bruce Gardner 32, a former All American college player and minor league pitcher in the Dodgers organization, was found shot to death Monday at Bovard Field USC. Police say it appears to be an apparent death by own action pending a coroner's report. Gardner pitched at USC from 1958 to 1960, about 15 feet from the pitcher's mound.
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Palmer tops pro cost tour money list in LPGA
Sandra Palmer of Fort Worth leads the LPGA money winners with $22,828, ahead of Sandra Haynie of Delos at $22,284 and Kathy Whitworth of Dallas at $18,875. Whitworth won the Lady Darling Open in Baltimore last week, earning $3,750 but not altering her overall rank.
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Trevino to debut at Canadian Open in Montreal
Lee Trevino will make his first appearance at the Canadian Open as the golf championship is held July 1 through July 4 at the Richelieu Valley Golf and Country Club in Montreal.
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Cavaliers announce resignation of assistant coach Lessig
James Lessig resigned as assistant coach and chief scout of the Cleveland Cavaliers to become director of Alumni relations at Bowling Green State University. Fred Steinmark, 21, Texas football star, died in Houston after a cancer recurrence.
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