Clemente Killed in Unsafe Plane Crash
Washington reports the 1972 tragedy that killed Roberto Clemente and four others near San Juan when a four engine DC7, overloaded by 4193 pounds, failed to gain power after takeoff. Investigators cited prior engine damage from a taxiing accident and unqualified personnel.
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Washington
UPI
Roberto Clemente
Pittsburgh
San Juan
Puerto Rico
National Transportation Safety Board
American’ Air Express Leasing Company
Baseball Leagues Highlight Stars and Trades
Fragmented sports recap lists players and teams across leagues. Mentions Stargell Bonds Evans Aaron Mayberry and others with scattered stats and team names revealing a chaotic scoreboard style.
Post 13 Pulls Out Ninth Inning Triumph Over Granville
Bennington Post 13 remained undefeated with a 1-0 win over Granville as Paul Rice delivered the ninth inning heroics. Rice drove in two runs on a critical single after a late Granville rally, while Hoyt tossed a four‑hit effort with six strikeouts. Granville pitchers fanned 31 in a tough defeat. Bennington leads the Vermont Legion League South at 13‑0 and hosts Chester then Fair Haven this weekend.
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Granville
N.Y
Post
New York State
Green Mountains
Paul Rice
Bennington
Granville Wine
Fleet Rice
Terry Raetz
Dave Hoyt
Kevin Ryan
Rice
Beattleboro
Hoyt
Ries
Mte
Glate
Vermont Legion League
Chester
Fair Haven
Terry Forster
Paw Blair Hi
Orioles
Reggie Jackson
Rollie Fingers
A's
Ray Fosse
Don Money
Brewers
Jim Holt
George Mitterwald
Twins
Indians
John Lowenstein
Cleveland
Ken Sanders
George Hendrick
Green Monster homer breaks tie for Red Sox over Rangers
Tommy Harper blasted a wall over Fenway Park for a go ahead homer as Boston defeated Texas 5-2. Carl Yastrzemski added a three run shot. Marty Pattin earned his ninth win. Clyde endured another tough night as a young major leaguer. Other AL games produced several late rallies and big hits across multiple teams.
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Fred Down
UPI
Young David Clyde
Fenway Park
Boston
Tommy Harper
Red Sox
Texas Rangers
Pittsburgh
San Diego
Los Angeles
St Louis
Bob Oliver
Angels
Nicklaus Fights Weiskopf For Open Lead At Troon
At Troon Scotland Jack Nicklaus the Golden Bear plans to press leader Tom Weiskopf as he chases a historic 14th major. Weiskopf shot a 67 to lead by four over Nicklaus as Bert Yancey and Johnny Miller trailed. Trevino struggled, leaving his bid for a third straight British Open in doubt.
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Troon
Scotland
UPI
Jack Nicklaus
Columbus
Ohio
Tom Weiskopf
Nicklaus
Inch Weiskopf
Lee Trevino
Tom
Whitworth Rankin lead in ladies tourney at Horsham
Kathy Whitworth and Judy Rankin headed the George Washington Golf Classic field as top money winners on the LPGA circuit. Miss Blalock's late entry and subsequent withdrawal prompted LPGA action seeking forfeiture of winnings amid a long running dispute. Carol Mann and Laura Baugh also featured in the field with notable earnings and status.
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Horsham, Pa
UPI
Kathy Whitworth
Judy Rankin
Janie Blalock
Miss Blalock
Man
Chester
Max Hankin
Larlies Professional Golf Association
Miss Whitworth
Miss Hankin
Carol Mann
Laura Baugh
Atlanta
Twin Sixes headline two six hour IMSA races at Mid-Ohio
Two six hour endurance events highlight the Mid-Ohio weekend with the B F Goodrich Radial Challenge for baby grand cars on Saturday and the Camel GT Challenge for GT cars on Sunday. The races feature Porsche Carrera and Corvette battles with 72 cars entered Saturday and 89 aiming for Sunday, cautioning on driver hours.
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Lexington
Ohio
Mike Keyser
Towson
Bob Beasley
Richmond
LeMans
Bob Johnson
Marietta
John Greenwood
Troy
Mich
Wilbur Pickett
Bill Bean
Daytona Beach
Fla
Vermont Little League results feature 12-7 win over Lectronics
First Vermont Bank defeated Lectronics 12 to 7 as both teams collected 14 hits. Winning pitcher David Cayne led the win while Moose and Vermont Container face Agway tonight. After tonight's games the league schedules a one week All-Star break.
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Vermont Bank
Lectronics
David Cayne
VFW
Moose
Vermont Container
Three-way tie at Shrine Robinson Open after first round
In Robinson I A two grid scramble of nerves and sand traps, three players sit atop the Shrine Robinson Open with five under par 663 after 18 holes. Tom Kite David Graham and Labron Harris share the lead while Homero Blancas battles a broken putter finishing 75. Mike Higgins shoots 67 despite a heat injury and sits one stroke back.
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Nicklaus
Weiskopf
Bert Yancey
Yancey
Johnny
Blancas
Crawford County Country Club
Harris
Graham
Hollywood
Fla
Kite
University of Texas
Mike Higgins
Higgins
Scotch Foursome results at Mt Anthony Club
In Scotch Foursome play at Mt Anthony Country Club on Wednesday night Dave Pierce and Marion Vince posted the low net. Close contenders followed as Jack Winegard with Ben Pierce and Fred Whitlock with Ginnie Lonergan placed second and third, with Red Chapin and Ane Ballou winning the special.
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Mt. Anthony Country Club
Dave Pierce
Marion Vince
Jack Winegard
Ben Pierce
Fred Whitlock
Ginnie Lonergan
John Lonergan
Sue Kaufman
Butch Corbett
Dat Chapin
Paul Pike
Jane Winegard
Ivan DeMercado
Marge Lincoln
Red Chapin
Ane Ballou
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Lexy
Prt
Wal Bria
Ees Unser
Ae Gooden
Etry Mathws
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Horton
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Murer
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Maybry
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Stargell
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Atl
Bonds
Aarog
Inkuson
All
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Mayberry
Dackyor
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Kendrick
Cleris
Fisk
Bos
Bando
Oak
Randaired
Netiensl le Bench
Cio Stargell
SF Evans
Ath Si
Watson
How
Lentaski
Phil
Jackson
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Murcer
Darein
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Melkon
Cal
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Clyde
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California Angels
New York Yankees
Kansas City Royals
Baltimore Orioles
Chicago White Sox
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Dick Sharon
Duke Sims
McAuliffe
Gene Michael
Rins
Thurman Munson
Yankees
Pat Dobson
Michael
Sparky Lyle
Yankee
Brooks Robinson
Bobby Grich
White Sox
LPGA
WU. S
Whit Diggett
Raleigh
N.C
James-Muller
Trenton
N.J
Amel Ames Johnson
Durham, NC
Iaa Gremlin
Russ Norburn
Durham
BMW
IMSA
Ike Knupp
SouthHeld Mich
Murray
Mike Downs
Gaithersburg
Gene Felton
Pete Harrison
Joe Ramato
Bill MacFarlane
Baltimore
Jim Lynch
Glenville
S.C
Toby Milner
Jacksonville
Atuttle i
Progressive
Fennington
Depot Street
Lumbing
Honda
Tal
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Sale
North Adams Area
Sane
Bike Braker, Inc
Roberts Drive
North Adams
Mass
Morse & Butler
North Street
Pierce
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