U S Open draw and stars pegged at Pebble Beach
UPI reports on the U S Open at Pebble Beach focusing on Billy Casper and Chi Chi Rodriguez. Casper recalls his 1966 San Francisco win over Arnold Palmer while expressing little enthusiasm for an aging swing. Rodriguez praises Jack Nicklaus as tough to beat on rough courses, noting the tournament's warmth and sentiment.
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Byou Bird Wins Kansas Futurity at Quanah Track
Byou Bird a filly owned by Walter Merrick of Sayre Oklahoma won the 22nd Kansas Futurity worth 92373 dollars for quarter horses.
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Linda's Chief Wins Youthful Stakes at Belmont Park
Linda's Chief pulled away to win the $27,778 Youthful Stakes at Belmont Park by 24 lengths, his third straight victory this season. Sailor Go Howie finished four lengths ahead of Stop the Music as Linda's Chief paid 4.00 2.60 2.10.
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Vermont Olympics Highlight Special Olympic Winners
The University of Vermont hosted this year’s Vermont Olympics where mentally handicapped youth from across the state competed. Bennington, led by champions like Rose Knapp and Art Knapp, earned multiple wins including a 4 ft 6 in long jump and a 97 ft softball throw. The Bennington girls relay won the 440 yard event, and bids exist for a national trip if funds are raised.
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Orr to leave hospital after knee surgery
Boston UPI Bobby Orr is set to leave Massachusetts General Hospital today after knee surgery to repair cartilage damage. The NHL star said he feels great and expects day by day improvement, plans weeks of fishing, and aims to avoid further operations while preparing for September training camp.
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Bruins sign U S Olympian Sarner for 1972 73
Boston Bruins announce the signings of Craig Sarner the top scorer from the 1972 U S Olympic hockey team to a 1972 73 contract. GM Milt Schmidt says Sarner will report to training camp in September in Jomba Ont. He plays center or right wing and previously attended Boston camp last year.
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Laver to headline Bretton Woods pro tennis in NH
Rod Laver will headline the $75,000 Bretton Woods International pro tennis tournament at Mount Washington Hotel New Hampshire with 19 touring pros. First prize is $4,500. Laver spoke from Corona del Mar about Wimbledon and ban on the World Championship Tennis troupe, predicting strong form from Stan Smith and noting clay courts complicate picking a winner. The eight week clinic opens July 2 and also features Roy Emerson among a star field including Ashe Lutz Riessen Fasarell Cox Pilic Stilwell and Rafiels.
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Duran Challengers Buchanan Ahead Of June MSG Bout
Roberto Duran, the Panama City challenger, taunts light heavyweight champion Ken Buchanan as they sign for a 16 round title clash June 26 at Madison Square Garden. Duran vows to KO or dominate, while Buchanan, 44 fights and one loss, braces for the youthful puncher.
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Torre and Aaron Lead All Stars in Early Votes
New York—Joe Torre and Hank Aaron topped early All-Star ballot totals as 152% of ballots were cast. Torre had 72,129 votes for NL third base with Aaron leading NL outfielders at 69,549. Pirates stars Clemente and Sangulien, Mets’ Harrelson and Beckett of the Cubs led other positions in this first tally. The race for catcher pitted Manny Sanguilien ahead of Johnny Bench by under 1,000 votes. Balloting ends July 15 with the game set for July 25 in Atlanta.
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Boxer Hunter May Miss Olympics Over Conviction
MUNICH Germany UPI Bobby Lee Hunter an 18 year manslaughter convict and top US amateur flyweight contender may be barred from the Munich Olympic Games. Olympic officials including Will Dannie and Avery Brundage weighed the spirit rule and housing concerns while USOC and IOC consider the case after trials. Hunter travels with guard Ray Satterfield seen as a close ally during prior international trips.
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Four survivors face NCAA World Series eliminations in Omaha
In Omaha four teams including 3-0 Arizona State meet in eliminations. Texas battles Southern California while Arizona State faces Temple after Monday action where Arizona State shut out California, Temple beat Connecticut 7-4 and Texas beat Oklahoma 7-1. Elliott Wills led ASU with a triple and a single, Ernie Wright drove in four for Temple, and Temple pitcher Gerald Kerrigan earned the win after a late surge.
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Bump" Wills
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ABA predicts growth amid franchise worries in 1972 73
New York based report says ABA president Bill Daniels foresees a stronger league next season despite ongoing franchise instability. Commissioner Jack Dalph notes it remains to be seen how many clubs will return after the 1971 72 campaign. Memphis remains a hoped for holdover amid merger talks with the NBA.
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