Jets take 1-0 lead in Avco Cup finals
Winnipeg Jets beat Houston Aeros 4 3 in Houston to gain a 1-0 series edge. Frank Hughes netted in a disputed moment near the goal line as Mark Howe and Joe Daley disputed whether the puck crossed. Jets coach Bobby Kromm praised the win and noted three home games remain in the best of seven series.
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Houston
UPI
Winnipeg Jets
World Hockey Association
Houston Aeros
Bill Dineen
Dineen
Aeros
Jets
Joe Chiswell
Frank Hughes
Joe Daley
Chiswell
Hughes
Summit Sports Arena
Daley
Mark Howe
Bobby Kromm
Anders Hedberg
Lyle Moffat
Hedberg
Winipeg
Williams Caps Best Williams College Baseball Season in 20 Years
Williams College in Williams town, Mass, posted an 11-5-1 season after a 5-2 win over Amherst, marking the best since 1956 and earning a share of the Little Three crown. Senior Derrick Robinson led with a .333 batting average and 18 stolen bases, while Pete Eshelman hit .409 with 12 RBIs and a 1.62 ERA on the mound. Coach Jim Briggs saw a turnaround from last year’s 4-14 record, aided by a strong supporting cast including Tom Redden, Mike Gibbons, Tom Chizmadia, and others, as Williams stole 55 bases in 62 attempts.
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Williamstown
Mass
Amherst
Williams College
Jim Briggs
Ephs
Derrick Robinson
Cleveland
Ohio
NCAA
Pete Eshelman
Dayton
Eshelman
Bohmen
Steve Maier
New Canaan
Conn
Robinson
Tom Redden
Mike Gibbons
Rbi
Tom Chizmadia
Briggs
Ali bouts hit by money trouble before Dunn bout
Promoter Bob Arum races to fund Ali Richard Dunn world title bout in Munich as local promoters miss 430000 and Olympic Hall demands payment today. With NBC contract worth 1 million and Ali already paid, tension centers on ticket sales and promoter solvency for the 3 am Tuesday fight. Dunn, Britain's former heavyweight champion, stands to earn 125000 while Ali seeks to confirm his status as the greatest amid doubts from a financially strained setup.
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Alex Frere
UPI
Munich
West Germany
Mohammad Ali
Richard Dunn
Ali
Olympic Hall
New York
Bob Arum
NBC
Arum
Jimmy Young
Dunn
Britain
Practice runs end for 500 qualifications Indianapolis hopefuls seek two more spots
In Indianapolis the final prep day for the May 30 Indy 500 saw Mario Andretti leading a group of about a half dozen unqualified drivers. With 10 spots open before bumping, Andretti was viewed as a near certainty. Lloyd Ruby, Janet Guthrie, and veterans Dennis Devin and others aimed to boost speed on the 2 1/2 mile oval.
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Indianapolis
UPI
Mario Andretti
Andretti
Johnny Rutherford
Lloyd Ruby
Ruby
Speedway
Mike Devin
Devin
Janet Guthrie
Guthrie
Jerry Grant
Salt Walther
George Snider
Sheldon Kinser
al Loquasto
Bob Harkey
Steve Krisiloff
Spike Gehlhausen
Lee Kunzman
John Mahler
Eldon Rasmussen
Jim Hurtubise
Mike Hiss
Unknown Marti shoots 65 for Memphis lead
Fred Marti, national collegiate champ in 1963, opened the Memphis Classic with a seven under par 65 to take the first round lead at Colonial Country Club. Eddie Pearce shot 67 to sit two back, while Gibby Gilbert and five youths were at 68. Pearce cited burglary losses and a maternity rush as he chased a payday.
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Memphis
Tex
Marti
Eddie Pearce
Orlando
Fla
Pearce
Colonial Country Club
Lanny Wadkins
Gibby Gilbert
Saratoga Pace Meet Horse Race Entries and Pro Golf Leaders
The list shows Saratoga entries for eight pace divisions with horses such as Grand Play Keystone Prodigal King Edward and more, along with purse amounts from 1,000 to 1,400 dollars. The golf update notes Masters champion Ray Floyd and players like Billy Casper, Lee Trevino, Gene Littler, Gary Player near 71.
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Keystone Prodigal
King Edward
Larnies
Camden
Bombay Rose
Star Promise
Buttonwood
Joe Fitc
Nifty Guy
Miktown
Donnatrick
Glenshee
Stacy Dares
Pioneer Spirit
Eds Hal
Wendy Dillon
June Pareto
Roy Sal
Rumores Por Gal K
Commodity Jane
Happy Michael
Ripping Jewels
Puiaren
Democrat
Laurie W
True Mondean
Just Chief
Saree Romeo
John Pee
Caroldon Nappe
Pace
Sugar Valley Abbe
Fearless Nancy
Volos Joyce
Noble F
Peter Hop
Luties Best
Congress
Jim
Mr. Ike
Jacque JJ
Reporter Ses
Roberts Folly
Meadow Lane
T. Hart Gus
Gilboa
Tru
Billy Casper
Lee Trevino
Ray Floyd
Horse Race Results and Scratches From Daily Card
The recap lists finishing positions and payouts for races labeled 1st through 6th, including horses such as Fingersheingood Red Robrian Alidaro Chimney Valley and Murry Sunset with various trainers and owners. Scratched horses are noted and wagers like DAILY DOUBLE and QUINIELA paid out with amounts up to $115.00.
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Fingersheingood
Hanes
My Innisfaile
Savage
Robrian
Cornielie
Moon Jewel
Duke of Bolin
Alidaro
Baker
Zarakala
Dasher
Westerdale
Pari
Castle Chico
Prince Mideau
Big Spark
Tutela
Lycome
Perrier
Perfecta
Chimney Valley
Gaffney
Harp’s Lad
Cornielle
Quiniela
My Rock
Toppers Miss
Society Dctr
Kevil Devil
Relda
Nunes
Pruden
Wood
Baldwin Miss
Murry
Saul
Boudreau
Marcia
Prince
Sun Sandal
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Williams
Roger McEntry
Mike Krikorian
Pownal
Mickelo
Jay Ribot
Lucky Angela
Kay’s Maradach
Sidney King
Modoc
Gee Page
Last Swords
Chaos Chum
Colossal Dream
Four Faces
Laird of Muskoka
Mr. Thimble
Lynn
Pete Tiner
Sun Carnival
Lord Chatwood
Arturito
Dayan
Jo-Ann
National League
G. AB
R. H. Pet. Milner
Rose
Cin
Torre
McBride
St.l
Pit
Rader
Crawfrd
Monday
Chi
Cardenal
Griffey
American League
G. AB R. H. Pet
Carty
Cle LeFlore
Det
Brett
Bonds
Cal
Bos
Bostock
Miller
Staub
Patek
Yount
Mil
Bennington’s
Progressive Building Supply Center
Depot Street
Bennington
Reilly Tire
Blaeee
Ry Reerety
BenMont Ave
Bennington, Vt
Germany
Ngozika Ekwelum
Saratoga
Gene Littler
Gary Player
Por
Grand Union
T Grand
Catamountational Bank
Waubeeka Springs
Schenley Reserve
Schenley
A Schenley Aa
Merica's
Schenley Distillers Co
N.Y
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