Ellis Returns To Garden For Fight With Shavers
Jimmy Ellis, former WBA champion, returns to Madison Square Garden for a 12 round bout against Earnie Shavers. The Louisville native seeks another title shot after a career tied to Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier, with manager Angelo Dundee praising his frugal ways and resilience.
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Coaches All America Game Promises Strong West East Matchup
LUBBOCK Texas AP Coaches John McKay of Southern California and Shug Jordan of Auburn lead West and East squads in the 13th annual Coaches All-America football game. More than 40 000 fans are expected for a clash featuring top seniors from 1972 and NFL draft prospects.
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Don Strock
Gregg Pruitt
Oklahoma
Sam Cunningham
Jamie Rotella
Tennessee
John Mitchell
Alabama
Greg Marx
Notre Dame
John LeHeup
South Carolina
Final Frame With UM Nelson Mountaineer Lanes Action
Mountaineer Lanes hosts weekly leagues with sweeping numbers and standout scores. Ruth Remines led a large 500-plus set night with a 610 series and a 279 game, while Frances Blankenship posted a 231 in a 539 set and Mary Spoloric added a 534. The piece also notes high marks in other leagues, including Dolly Hurst 547, Betty Macomber 588, and Dan Oberson 687 in 600 circle qualifying, with Ted Hoffman offering bowling advice.
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Betty Macomber
Marie Persiani
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Alex Simpkins
Sim Snider
Darryl Burress
Eddie Keiser
John Choate
Doug Duncan
Willis Cecil
Harold Blevins
Clay Barker
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Dan Oberson
Frank Stepp, Jr
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Joe Piconi
Jack Ofsa
Ed Nippy
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Ken Franklin
Frank Rodriguez
Claude Burkhart
Claude Ballard
Ted Hoffman
LPGA Tourney Postponed In Montreal Rain
The second round of the $50,000 LPGA event at Munici pal Golf Club was postponed due to overnight rain making the course unplayable. Officials shifted the schedule with rounds two Sunday and three Monday. if Sunday is washed out the event becomes a 36 hole affair. Jocelyne Bourassa led after the first round with a five under par 68.
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Bane Signs Deal With Twins For Major League Roster
Eddie Bane, the No. 1 draft pick by Minnesota, signed a bonus contract and joins the Twins major league roster. The 21 year old left hander, 5 11 and 166 pounds, will report Monday as Minnesota hosts the Texas Rangers at Metropolitan Stadium. He posted a 41 4 college mark at Arizona State and helped lead his team to the 1973 College World Series final in Omaha. His home is Westminster, California.
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Dodgers Beat Expos 6 3 On Cey Three Run Shot
Ron Cey drilled a three run homer as Los Angeles rallied for six runs in the third inning and defeated Montreal 6 3 in a rain shortened game televised nationally. Claude Osteen earned his eighth win with the Expos limited to five hits as Tim Foli departed after rain fogged his glasses.
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Claude Osteen
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Giants Sign Two Players for 1973 Contracts
New York Giants announce the signings of quarterback Norm Snead and tight end Bob Tucker to 1973 contracts. Snead, 33, had a standout 1972 season with 2,307 passing yards, 17 TDs, and a 60.3% completion rate, ranking top among QBs. Tucker, 22, a 1972 first round selection, tied for No. 2 NFC receiver with 55 receptions for 764 yards and five TDs.
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Bob Tucker
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Serve strategies for right handers vs left handers in tennis
The article explains targeted serves against a left handed receiver. Slice wide to the deuce court to force a backhand stretch, or serve to the forehand hip as the left-hander steps around. On the ad court, aim at the left hip or center to trouble the backhand. It notes a slight advantage for left handers due to rarity and unfamiliar curve, while a right handed receiver struggles with the crosscourt.
Bills Sign Winans
Buffalo Bills announce the signing of rookie defensive tackle Jeff Winans from Southern California. Winans is 6 feet 5 inches tall and weighs 265 pounds and was the Bills second round draft pick earlier this year.
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Caite Named Head Trainer For Chicago Bears
AP reports Caite, longtime assistant trainer for the Chicago Bears, will replace Bernie Lareau as head trainer. Lareau resigned weeks earlier to become business manager and trainer for the San Antonio Spurs of the ABA.
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Bernie Lareau
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Pitchers Aim to Be Aaron's 715th Victim
New York reporters note pitchers from Reggie Cleveland to Andy Messersmith and Larry Dierker imagine throwing Aaron’s 715th homer as a payoff moment. Players discuss fame, endorsements, and whether surrendering Ruth’s record would define their careers, with mixed feelings and humor.
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McGraw
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Psychiatrist Offers Kind Handling For Young Players
San Diego doctor Dr. Thomas Johnson urges listening to children after losses and avoiding easy clichés. He stresses recognizing sadness, avoiding crushing pressure, and praising effort over results to help youngsters cope with competition.
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