United States Athletes Face Global Hostility and Reform Calls
Frederick D. Thompson of the Atoms Track Club told the Senate Commerce Committee that Americans are widely hated abroad after Munich and urged a National Amateur Sports Foundation with a full‑time executive to develop youth and reform governing bodies. Gen. James M. Gavis and sportscaster Howard Cosell backed a federal amateur sports commission to set rules for international competition.
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Washington
Brooklyn
N.Y
Munich
Germany
United States
Frederick D. Thompson
Atoms Track Club
Senate Commerce Committee
Thompson
Bedford-Stuyvesant
John V. Tunney
D-Calif
James M. Gavis
Arthur D. Little Inc
Mike Gravel
D-Alaska
Strom Thurmond
R-S.c
Howard Cosell
Congress
Amateur Sports Commission
U.S
Cosell
U.S. Olympic Committee
AAU
NCAA
Reds Use Five-Hit Offense In 4-3 Victory Over Astros
The Cincinnati Reds prevail 4-3 against Houston as a near complete five-hit attack brings in the winning run on Dave Concepcion's ninth inning single. Chicago edges Montreal in 10 innings while San Diego beats Los Angeles 4-3. Other results: Bos ton tops Milwaukee 5-3. New York over Detroit 6-5. Chicago over California 5-3. Minnesota 8-6 over Kansas City. Oakland 8-5 over Texas. Multiple games rained out.
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Associated Press
Cincinnati Reds
Reds
Houston
Dave Concepcion
Chicago
Montreal
San Diego
Los Angeles
St. Louis
New York
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Atlanta
Boston
Milwaukee
Detroit
California
Minnesota
Kansas City
Oakland
Texas
Ken Rudolph
Cubs
Don Kessinger
Jim Hickman
Ron Santo
Fred Kendall
Willie Crawford
Bill Russell
Dodgers
Mike Corkins
Padres
Lopes Off To Stealing Start
Los Angeles Dodgers rookie second baseman Lopes leads the league in batting while setting a rapid pace in stolen bases. He already has 17 steals in 39 games, a start rare for a major leaguer and among the best starts for baserunners.
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LOS Angeles
Merey Lopes
Los Angeles Dodgers
Lopes
Maury Wills
Lou Brock
Luis Aparicio
Bert Campaneris
Wills
Dodger
Willie Davis
Tom Lasorda
Dodgers
Albuquerque
Lasorda
Court Downs Tee Guarden In Paris Tennis Round
In Paris, Australian Margret Court defeated Pam Tee guarden of Los Angeles 6 2 6 2 in the first round of the $135000 French tournament.
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Paris
Margaret Court
Pam Teeguarden
Los Angeles
Hocke ST. Paul
Minn
Minnesota Fighting Saints
World Hockey Association
Biddeford Senior Little League Sets Registration and Draft
Officials of the Biddeford Senior Division Little League announced registration at JF Kennedy School from 6 30 to 8 30 p m for boys age 13 to 15 by Aug 1 1973. Tryouts at St Louis Alumni Field on June 2 with 9 30 a m for 13 year olds and 10 30 a m for 14 and 15 year olds. Player Draft at JF Kennedy School on June 4 at 7 p m.
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Biddeford
J.F. Kennedy School
St. Louis
Cumberland Raceway Entries and Results Listing
A detailed program of harness racing at Cumberland Raceway shows eight races with trotting and pacing divisions offering $500 to $750 purses. Entries include Morgan Scott Sugarfoot Express Phoebe Martial Tag Day Royal Jane and many others with times, scratches, and payoffs listed. the program also notes related race results and broader racing and sports items from New York and California.
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Morgan Scott
S. Bubier, Jr
Sugarfoot Express
H. Renaud
Phoebe Martial
R. Millett
Tag Day
J.C. Smith
Royal Jane
R. Smith
Jane Overseer
Sam Ovelmo
G. Deletetsky
Sail Ho
H. Ralph
Countess Eden
D. Gorgone
Prince of Wales
M. Hodgkins
Limerick
W.L. Whittemore
Does Treasure
R. Howard
Sharon
D. Richards
Scooter Bow
T. Harris
P.G. Prim
T. Ryan
Todd Adios
J. Carl Smith
Quintela
Golden Hustle
E. Tracy
Barefoot Contessa
Dodie Scott
L. Norton
My Gal Harriett
R. Rose
Shawn Overlook
R. Bartlett
Halas Boy
A. Miles
Tippy Troy
F. Smith
Saleo
H. McKenney
Victory Kay
R. Lanpher
Greenacres Jet
SylIa
H. Provost
Susie Stiles
Forever Scott
R. Doherty
Mr. Skipper
R. Troy
Lil Buck
Kimberly Jacques
Stellar
W. Parker, Jr
Ed R V. I. Parlin
Targhee Will
R.L. Cushing
Mark C
W. Miller
Lucky Layne
A. Davignon
Ben Frisco
Arriva Je
J. Brown
Double Dee N
R. Sprague
Ideal the Great
W. Colby
Killarneys
R. Vaillancourt
E. Hall
Sunny Jim N
Silence Replaces Hoopla As DiGregorio Holds Out
Buffalo Braves cancel plans for Ernie DiGregorio contract signing amid reporting of unresolved terms. Owner Paul Snyder had offered over a million dollars for a multi year deal, while DiGregorio delays with Providence College. ABA’s Kentucky Colonels also eye the guard as a top playmaker with Providence school records cashing in on assists and points.
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Buffalo
Buffalo Braves
National Basketball Association
Ernie DiGregorio
Braves
Paul Snyder
Providence College
Star
Snyder
DiGregorio
Providence
Kentucky Colonels
American Basketball Association
Girls push for Little League access across states
Jenny Fulles a 10 year old from Mill Valley Calif wrote to the White House mark personal to Nixon seeking permission to play Little League. The Office of Civil Rights will investigate possible discrimination. In Ypsilanti Mich Carolyn ing was barred from a Little League team over her sex prompting talk of legal action. Yvonne Burch 13 in Concord NC faces Babe Ruth League suspension for playing while Sheila O'Donnell 13 in Schenectady NY is allowed to refuse. Little League leaders defend rules, cite safety and medical reports. consider a girls league. Leslie Robin Williams 7% joined Centreville Va T Ball League but was dropped after officials learned she is a girl. In New Hampshire Yankee Conference votes Boston University football champion over 1974.
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Associated Press
Jenny Fulles
Mill Valley
Calif
White House
Nixon
Office of Civil Rights
Jenny
Ypsilanti
Mich
Supreme Court
Concord
N.C
Yvonne Burch
Schenectady
N.Y
Sheila O'Donnell
Sheila
Leslie Robin Williams
Centreville
Leslie
Ken Roberts
Raine Gilbert
T-Ball League
Durham
N.H
Yankee Conference
Boston University
Adolph Samborski
Maine
Vermont
Massachususetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New Hampshire
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Biddeford-Lace Journal
Cincinnati
Campaneris
Kansas City Athletics
Aparicio
Chicago White Sox
Brock
National Hockey Association
Rick Smith
California Golden Seals
Steve Cardwell
Pittsburgh Penguins
Bloomington
Doug Davis
Minnesota Vikings
Bowling Rockford
Millie’ Martorella
Rochester
Rockford
Beaudry
Paul Staples
Labranche
Decary Little League
Grenier
West Biddeford
Little League
Staples
East Biddeford
Hatch
Bernard Villaard
Champion Homes Improvements Co
First National Bank
Pepperell Trust Co
Devons Pharmacy
Kennedy School
Cannon
Sherwin- Williams
Sherwin-Wil
Lawrence
Cakires Dexall
Sherwin-Williams
Economica
Gace
Main Street
Westbrook
Portland
Ocean Street
Cumberland Raceway
Amber Glew
J. Watson
River Road
Greg
S. Bubier
J. Jr
Afton Direct
Dusty Meridale
Warden Jimmy
S.S. Smith
Billford
R. Nadeau
Blaze Knight
A. Hall, Jr
Queens Pirate
O. Gordon
High Fidelity
A. C
L. North
R. Truitt
Minnie Sota
Melvin Hanover
G. Corey
Edgewood Billy
L. Pickett, Jr
Coolac
G. Knight
Greenacres Dick
F. Woodbury
Sad Sac
J. Millison, Jr
Count Paul
Hamilton Way
Glen Jamin
Tip the Bottle
S. Whittemore
Mary Ida
Amora
Policy Boy
Darn Bob
Ken Isor
Miss Big Deal
Jennine Hal
Joe’s A Dilly
Charlie Lad
Tomahawk Hanover
Shane Hanover
J.M. Brenda
Miss Sie Me
Lee’s Comet
Tammy Blackguard
Mungo
Julie
Elujan
Lord Bobby B
Tor Time
Nelray
Busy Bee Christine
Good Lord N
Doug A
Kittee
Mar Con Mars
Whirlred
Even’s Doll
Armbro Junta
Nellie Breeze
Warette
Albert Reed
Mountain Glen
Step Moraka
Rocky Glen
Mike Rosecroft
von Lands
Hills Ingrid
Grouse Ridge Titan
Treasure Killean
Ritzy Bill
Jimze
Buddy Adio
Hi Jacker Jim
Lisa
Bambi Moraka
Will
Nadine
Champ
Bucky the Great
Golden Domino
Gypsy A
Sporting Lad
Velvet O’brien
Golden Pearl
Parto
Tamaleta
Exacta
Belmont Park
Inglewood
Hollywood Park
Cambridge
Mass
Neil T. Mahoney
Boston Red Sox
Loudon
Canada
Bryar Motorsport
Wood Farm
Kennebunkport
HELP
Westland Shoe Corp
Smith Street
Tykes
Robert Sirrat
Carolyn
Stirrat
All Boys
Silent Guard
Sears
Sears, Roebuck and 00
Tire and Battery Center
Biddeford Shopping Center
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