Ted Williams to swing for charity in Boston contest
Ted Williams, 53, now with the Texas Rangers, will take swings in a charity hitting contest before tonight's game as the Red Sox pursue first place in the AL East. Luis Tiant faces Don Stanhouse as Boston begins a nine game homestand. Boston recalls Bob Bolin to bolster the bullpen while Bob Burda is placed on waivers.
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China poised to rival in global sports says AP report
The AP dispatch from es outlines China's sports program with Shensi province and Sian as centers. It details a multi tier system from county to national levels, six week training camps, and selection of top players for international competition. It notes track and field gaps yet strong gymnastics and table tennis, plus intense calisthenics and political education shaping athletes.
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New IOC President Signals Change in Amateurism stance
Lord Killanin was elected to succeed Avery Brundage as IOC president and said he does not believe in open or professional Olympics. He argues the movement must face the last quarter of the 20th Century while avoiding political interference and keeping sportsmen’s decisions free of politics.
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Richie Karl May Leads Open With Record 65 At Pinehurst
Richie Karl, an Army cook turned golf hopeful, shot a course record 65 to lead the Liggett & Myers Open by one stroke at Pinehurst. The 27-year-old faces a potential move to the 16 player US Professional Match Play Championship if he holds the top spot, joining stars like Jack Nicklaus and Lee Trevino in a weekend bracket at the same North Carolina course. Barbarossa and Deane Beman were one stroke back at 66.
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Bench switches to third base as Reds blank Expos
Johnny Bench moved to third base while Cincinnati beat Montreal 6 0. Jack Billingham pitched a six hitter for the Reds in the shutout, with Sparky Anderson trusting Bench in the infield. The Expos made three errors behind him. Texas split a doubleheader with Milwaukee 4 1 and 4 3 as Frank Howard homered and Tom Grieve drilled a triple.
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Canadian Driver Filion Wins Across Yonkers Spring Meet
Canadian reinsman Herve Filion piloted ee ae pon one one program seven times at Yonkers Raceway during the 1972 spring meeting. Jee secured four victories as part of his mounting success at the meet.
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Kodak World Baseball Classic Planned to Boost Minor Leagues
A Kodak World Baseball Classic unfolds in Honolulu September 10 to 19 featuring five teams. The champions of the American Association International League and Pacific Coast League join Hawaii Islanders and an all star Latin American contingent. George Sisler Jr notes it broadens the old Little World Series aims and opens to global teams meeting a standard of play.
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Canadian Team to Play Beach Little Leaguers in Old Orchard Beach
OLD ORCHA RD BEACH Little League hosts a Canadian All-Star squad from Montreal and nearby areas for a two night 8 p m series with the local 11 13 age group All-Stars The event marks a potential home to home series next year with Town Manager Louis Savelas to throw the ceremonial first ball Chamber of Commerce President Normand Guerette says the Shawinigan band will perform in the town square at 8 30 p m on both nights.
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Massey brothers break consecutive hole record at Rainbows End
Ed Massey and Chuck Massey of Ocala played 1,100 holes at Rainbows End Country Club in Dunnelllon Florida from Monday evening to Thursday afternoon. They beat the 1,067-hole mark set by teenagers Jess and Bubba Riles, averaging 92.5 strokes per 18 holes and 96 respectively. They pursued the feat as a curiosity and said it would be a long time before they pick up another club.
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