Stars Coach Sues Sharman Over Lakers Bid
Utah Stars coach Bill Sharman faces a $5 million suit after signaling interest in the Los Angeles Lakers job. The Stars seek to block him from coaching another team, with a temporary restraining order and a court hearing planned. Sharman says he is free if not bound by the Stars contract, while Lakers officials deny naming him coach and discuss contract validity.
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Fred Schaus
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Joe Mullaney
Boryla
Daniels
Americans Reach British Amateur Finals in Carnoustie
Steve Melnyk and Jim Simons advanced to the British Amateur final at Carnoustie Scotland after semifinals wins over Peter Moody and Tom Kite. Melnyk defeated Moody 4 and 3. Simons beat Kite 1-up to set the all American championship matchup.
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Jacksonville
Fla
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Butler, Pa
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Scotland
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England
Peter Moody
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U.S
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Ron Cerrado
Formby
Britain
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Moody
Tom Kite
Austin
Tex
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Ireland
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Joe Carr
Ed Updegraff
Tucson
Ariz
Cambridge University
Hugh Campbell
North Sea
Carr
Stuart
Updegraff
Tom Kite Jr
Rodds Carr
Butler
Hugh Muart
Kd Updegraff
Tom Rite, Jr
Texa
Steve Melynk
Jeter Moody
33 Horses Die In Chicago Fire At Arlington Park
A large barn at Arlington Park in Arlington Heights burned killing 33 horses. Losses are estimated up to 500000 dollars. Arson is suspected as two men are being questioned by police and race track officials.
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Arlington Park Racetrack
Thomas Rivera
Arlington Heights
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Illinois Bureau of Race Track
Petty Heads for Ninth Win of Season at Riverside
Richard Petty aims for his ninth win of the season at Riverside’s Golden State 400 on June 20. The 32-year-old driver seeks his 128th Grand National victory driving a 1971 Plymouth. Southern rivals include Bobby Isaac David Pearson Bobby Allison Donnie Allison and James Hylton in an $80,000 purse 40-car field with qualifying starting June 17.
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Calif
Riverside International Raceway
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North Carolina
Randleman
N.C
California
Petty
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Catawba
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Spartanburg
S.C
Bobby Allison
Donnie Allison
Hueytown
Ala
James Hylton
Inman
Riessen and Ashe Win Paris French Open Doubles Title
American pair Martin Riessen and Arthur Ashe defeated Tom Gorman and Stan Smith 6-8 4-6 6-3 6-4 11-9 in a 3 hour 15 minute final at Roland Garros to claim the men's doubles crown. Helen Gourhay upset Nancy Richey Gunter in straight sets while Evonne Goolagong swept Marijke Schaar.
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Martin Riessen
Arthur Ashe
Ashe
Gum Springs
Riessen
Evanston
Ill
Tom Gorman
Seattle
Stan Smith
Pasadena
Calif
Roland Garros
Helen Gourhay
Australia
Nancy Richey Gunter
San Angelo
Tex
Evonne Goolagong
Marijke Schaar
Holland
Ashe and Riessen
Frank Froehling
Fort Launderdale
Fla
Froehling
Ilie Nastaste
Romania
Petty Secures Pole at Dover for Mason-Dixon 500
Rich ard Petty of Randleman NC qualified a 1971 Plymouth at 129.486 mph to grab the pole for the Mason-Dixon 500 at Dover Downs. Bobby Allison trailed at 129.396 mph in a 1971 Ford on the one mile high banked track. Bob Isaac and Buddy Baker followed in 129.156 mph and 128.172 mph Dodges in the second row. forty cars will start Sunday's race.
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Dover Downs International Speedway
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Randleman
N.C
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Hueytown
Ala
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Bobby Isaac
Catawba
Isaac
Buddy Baker
Charlotte
Cougar Star Feels Upset Over Cougars Trade
Greensboro based Carolina Cougars GM said George Peeples had not told him he preferred retirement over a trade to the Utah Stars. Peeples unhappy about surrendering rights to Jim McDaniels a seven foot rookie from Western Kentucky. The deal included undisclosed cash and a future draft choice owed to Utah.
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McDaniels
Western Kentucky
Scheer
Los Angeles
Utah
Nicklaus Ties Lead With Miller At Atlanta Golf Classic
Jack Nicklaus shot 68 to reach 135 through 36 holes and tie with John Miller for the lead at the Atlanta Golf Classic. Gardner Dickinson and others sit two behind at 136 and 137 as Nicklaus dominates par fives and Miller misses a clutch birdie on 18. The cut falls at 146 as notable players like Tony Jacklin and Dave Hill exit.
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Nicklaus
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Miller
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Gardner Dickinson
Atlanta Country Club
Gary Player
Ray Floyd
Tom Weiskopf
Dave Eichelberger
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Eichelberger
Floyd
Lee Trevino
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Tony Jacklin
England
Dave Hill
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Dave Fichelberger
Tom Weiskop
Lobby Nichols
Jed Carl
Hob Lunn
Dale Douglass
Kermit Zarley
Bobby Mitchell
Hert Greene
Bruce Crampton
Larry Ziegler
Larry Hinson
Stal Underwood Mill Homenuik
Orville Moody
Tom Alozas
Jim Dent
Rod Funseth
Tom Aaron Mason Rudolph
Lou Graham
Have Stockton
Bert Yancey
Jack Harden
John Jacobs
Jim Grant
Jaude Harmon Jr
Ted Jayes
Les Peterson
Gay Brewer
Juve Kollman
Ken Fulton
Lee kRider
Mann and Ferraris Lead Open After First Round
Carol Mann shot a hole in one and tied Jan Ferraris for the first round lead at three under par 70 in the Lady Carling Open in Baltimore. Miss Smith carded a rare double eagle on the 170 yard eighth, a first in LPGA tournament history, while a nine way tie for second formed behind Mann and Ferraris with Mary Mills Kathy McMullan Beth Stone Vivien Saunders Jan Blalock Jo Anne Carner Chako Higuchi and Sally Little among leaders. Defending champion Shirley Englehorn opened with 75.
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Jan Ferraris
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Joyce Kazmierski
Pine Ridge
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Chako Higuchi
Japan
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South Africa
Shirley Englehorn
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