Mecom Named Director in Two Firms Tied to Crime Probe
Washington reports that New Orleans Saints owner John Mecom Jr is named as a director in Hidden Lake Corporation and New Orleans Properties Inc amid a crime commission inquiry into mob ties in sports. The testimony cited Mecom as a principal organizer with a convicted gambler. The panel pressed for public awareness of crime-linked venues, noting Namath’s bar sale amid concerns over figures frequenting sports establishments. Castucci refused to answer, invoking the Fifth Amendment seven times.
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New York Jets
New York
Richard Castucci
Massachusetts
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O-Fla
Gurney files USAC appeal over Indy 500 result
Omer Gurney appeals the ruling that moved Jerry Grant from second to 12th in the Indy 500 after a protest by Parnelli Jones crew chief. USAC must appoint a three man board to study the case within 40 days.
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Speedway
Arlington Amateur Soccer Club Meeting Set
The Arlington Amateur Soccer Tube will hold an organizational meeting at the high school Saturday June 3 at 6 pm rain or shine. Anyone interested in playing this summer should attend. A six dollar registration fee will be collected. If you cannot attend contact Peter LeGrand or Herb Eddy as soon as possible. first game is set for June 19.
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Herb Eddy
Needed bike racers for Hoosick Falls event
Hoosick Falls Youth Advisory Council seeks additional participants for a Sunday bicycle race set for June 11. Only nine signed up after a May 20 registration. a final sign up is June 3 from 10 to 12. If insufficient entries, race will be cancelled and posted at the Municipal Building. entrants must sign up by Saturday. Cash prizes awarded. Main Street will be closed from Municipal Building to Church and Main intersection during the event.
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Dallas man aims to buy Memphis Pros ABA team
MEMPHIS Tenn UPI The Memphis Pros board will vote today on an offer from Dallas sports consultant Viracola to buy the insolvent ABA club Viracola, 44, was in Memphis to present the terms The board formed a four man committee to study the offer The Pros want a deal satisfying creditors and stockholders Earlier bids from Joseph and Mainte Gregor were to pay about 160000 in debts and 700000 invested The league trustees rejected the proposal and set a June 12 deadline for satisfactory financial arrangements
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Major League Standings and Wednesday's Rescinds
Fragmented standings show Nathent beating Ens wb peteab with New York and Pittsburgh leading. Chicago, Montreal, San Diego, and San Francisco hold various positions. Wednesday resched and proposed games list include New York at Chicago and Boston at Kansas City among others.
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Eagles sues current owner over buyback pledge
Wolman, former owner of the Philadelphia Eagles, files a $45 million suit against the current owner claiming a promised opportunity to buy the team back was denied. The Chevy Chase, Maryland billionaire alleges false and fraudulent promises used to gain unfair advantage over him and other prospective buyers amid bankruptcy pressure.
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Patti Pownal Little League opener ends 4 to 2
Patti first girl to play on the Pownal Little League roster. Green Mountain Rate Track defeats Pizzano Construction 4 to 2 with Paul Tifit coaching Green Mountain and Gary Niles directing Pizzano. Umpires were Robert Petitt Jr. and Raymond Niles. notable starters include Scott Tifft and Ted Potter on Green Mountain and Willy Bettit and Tom Rounds on Pizzano.
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Tom Rounds
George Tanzman
David Winn
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Alan Lampman
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No easy life in a minor leagues
Adrian Garrett spends 11 years in the minors chasing a big league shot with optimism and a stubborn will. He recalls cups of coffee with the Braves and Cubs, and a recent call from Oakland owner Charlie Finley promising a return as a pinch hitter and extra outfielder.
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