Gorman Reaches Wimbledon Quarters in upset bid
Tom Gorman of Seattle advanced to the Wimbledon quarter finals with a 6-3 8-6 6-4 win over Ross Case, facing top seed Rod Laver who struggled past Tom Okker. Billie Jean King moved toward a likely clash with Margaret Court by beating Christine Jones, while Court crushed Marijke Schaar to reach the quarters.
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Calif
Margaret Court
Marijke Schaar
Netherlands
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King
Mary Ann Curtis
St. Louis
Kerry Melville
Francoise Durr
France
Lindsey Beaven
Britain
Plunkett Leads West Favored In Coaches All-America Game
West coach Bob Devaney relies on Jim Plunkett Stanford and Chuck Hixson SMU as top passers for the 11th annual Coaches All-America game in Lubbock. East coach Charley McClendon turns to Buddy Lee and Scott Hunter for ball control as 45,000 are expected at Jones Stadium.
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Devaney
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Isaac Thomas
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Clarence Scott
Kansas State
Jones Stadium
The Kingfish Kenny Washington Remembered at UCLA Career
Kenneth Stanley Washington known as The Kingfish led UCLA to national prominence in 1937 38 and 39. He died at 52 after a long illness at UCLA Medical Center and had a legendary testimonial dinner in Hollywood. Washington was a pioneering back at UCLA and the NFL first black player for the Rams in 1947 with a 92 yard scoring run against Chicago.
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Babe Horrell
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Los Angeles Rams
Dan Reeves
Rams
Cleveland
Chicago Cardinals
Carner Leads In Womens Open After Second Round
Joanne Carner shot a 73 to take a two stroke lead at the U S Women's Open in Erie as Donna Caponi struggled to a 75. Carner and Caponi shared the first round lead after 36 holes with 143 and 145 totals respectively.
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Joanne Carner
Donna Caponi
Mrs. Carner
Lake Worth
Fla
Miss Capon
Kankwa Club
Lesley Holbert
Hialeah
Jane Bastanbhury
Kathy Cornelieus
Marle Breer
Nashville
Tenn
Carner
Mary Mills
Gulfport
Miss
Mickey Wright
Miss Caponi
Rodgers Placed On Probation in Nebraska Case
University of Nebraska football star Johnny Rodgers was placed on two years probation by District Court Judge William Hastings after pleading guilty to larceny. Coach Bob Devaney must decide his football future as Rodgers attends school next fall if probation stands.
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Nebraska
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Plac
William Hastings
Rodgers
Cornhuskers
Bob Devaney
University of Nebraska
Jaycees Win In Peewee League
The Jaycees trounced the Legion 21-0 while the Elks blanked Bluewell 90 in Peewee action Friday. In Little League, the Elks defeated the Jaycees 12-5 and Bluewell edged Brushfork 2-0.
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Legion
Elks
Bluewell
Brushfork
Brush Fork
Liberty Bowl Date Moved To December 20
The Liberty Bowl in Memphis changes its date to Monday night December 20 after NBC approval and ABC interest to televise the game. Bowl officials, led by Executive Director Bud Budgey, plan New York talks on a new TV contract while noting Tulane and Colorado last year earned 170000 each for their appearance.
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Weis Placed On Waivers By Mets To Clear Roster Space
The Mets placed veteran infielder Al Weis on waivers for unconditional release to clear roster space for outfielder Tommie Agee who returns from the 15 day disabled list. Weis hit .455 in the 1969 World Series but was 0-for-11 this season and started only one game at second base.
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Weis
New York
Baltimore
Tommie Agee
Chaparralls Sign 6 9 Scoring King
Billy Jones, all time scoring leader at Louisiana College, signed by the Texas Chaparrals of the ABA. Coach Tom Nissalke praised his shooting and 6 9 220 pound frame for rebounding and athletic impact.
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Billy Jones
Louisiana College
Texas Chaparrals
American Basketball Association
Jones
Chaparral
Tom Nissalke
Edwards Resigns as N C State Coach to Join Admin Staff
Earle Edwards resigned as head football coach at North Carolina State University to become assistant director of foundations and development on campus after 18 years leading the Wolfpack. Al Michaels, 59, was named to succeed him as head coach for the 1971 season.
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Earle Edwards
North Carolina State University
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Edwards
Wolfpack
John T. Caldwell
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N.C. State
Penn State
Mays Leads NL All Star Ballot With Major Vote Totals
Willie Mays, 40, tops National League All Star voting with 540,390 in the latest tally, edging Johnny Bench and Hank Aaron as fans cast ballots for July 13 game in Detroit. Other leaders include Willie Stargell, Willie McCovey, Glenn Beckett, Bud Harrelson, and Joe Torre across positions.
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San Francisco Giants
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Atlanta
Willie Stargell
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San Francisco
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Chicago
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Joe Torre
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Lee May
Wes Parker
Los Angeles
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Bob Robertson
Julian Javier
Tommy Helms
Dave Cash
Ken Boswell
Felix Millan
Ron Santo
To Perez
Bill Grabarkewitz
Richie Hebner
Don Money
Philadelphia
Don Kessinger
Maury Wills
Gene Alley
Cal Maxvill
St Louis
Chris Speier
Johnny Bench
Manny Sanguillen
Jerry Grote
Dick Dietz
Tim McCarver
Ted Simmons
Lou Brock
Roberto Clemente
Willie Davis
Pete Rose
Billy Williams
Raroh Garr
Revson and Donohue Vie For Schaefer Pole At Pocono
Pete Revson and Mark Donohue, top qualifiers at Indianapolis, clash for pole position at the Schaefer 500 on July 3 at Pocono Raceway. Forty drivers vie in two days of time trials starting 10 a.m. with the pole going to the fastest four lap speed on day one. Donohue leads practice with 172.2 mph, Revson at 170.3 mph, as Penske and McLaren camp prepare for a high speed battle.
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Mark Donohue
Indianapolis
Schaefer
Donahue
Media, Pa
Pocono International Raceway
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Donohue
McLaren
Roger Penske
Philadelphia
Penkse
al Unser
Joe Leonard
Bobby Unser
Petty Team Plans Surprise at Firecracker 400
Daytona Beach Florida AP Chrysler factory team to run Mercury and Chevrolet cars with conventional wedge engines at practice start Wednesday for the Firecracker 400. Richard Petty and Buddy Baker may switch from hemi engines to wedge, claiming 40 to 45 more horsepower and better handling due to a lighter engine.
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Fla
Chrysler
Mercury
Chevrolet
Richard Petty
Dodge
Buddy Baker
Petty
Baker
Lee Petty
Richard
St Johns Baseball Posts 24–5–1 Season Under Kaiser
New York AP reports St Johns University baseball finished the spring with a 24 5 1 record, ranking third under coach Jack Kaiser in his 16th season with the Redmen, boosting his career to 327 wins against 112 losses.
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St John’s University
Jack Kaiser
Redmen
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