Plane disaster cost Clemente and others in overload flight
The National Transportation Safety Board found the four engine plane carrying relief to Managua overloaded by about 420 pounds, with an unqualified flight engineer and engines damaged from prior incidents. Roberto Clemente, his crew and four others died when the craft crashed after takeoff from Puerto Rico. The plane, owned by a Puerto Rico operator, had not flown in four months and was returned for engine repairs before a second takeoff attempt.
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Puerty Washington
Thy Ideo
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Pittsburgh
Miller Takes Early Lead In British Open at Troon
John Miller seizes the front at Troon with a 68 as Lee Trevino slips to 73 and Nicklaus falters. Miller holds a one stroke edge over Weiskopf and Yanvey after 18 holes. Palmer contends with a 75 while Yancey birdies the par 3. The weather and wet course conditions shape the opening round of the Open.
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Arnold Palmer
Lee Trevino
Troon
Scotland
Johnny Miller
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al Yancey
Tomtale
Weiskopf
Nicklaus
Miller
Yanvey
Sanaa Avi
Ned
Heilinus
Oanata
Jane
Rayeau Bay
Oumar Moree
Ruens
Antimite Miller
U.S
Talagtic
Petey Wilcock
Sinner Parlay
Hanmujaen
Ds Vicense
Angles Reap
Sparad
Puik Weiskopf
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Astros Hitting, Still Lose 9-7
Cedar Rapids falls to Burlington 9 to 7 as pitchers falter late. Bees erupt for seven in the first. Cedar Rapids answer with six in the second before the Astros’ rally ends short. Paula DeLeon and Rick Ingalls contribute key hits as the series continues with games in Memorial Stadium.
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Astros
Buchington
Bees
Cedar Rapids
Memorial Stadium
Paula DeLeon
Hole
Claudel Washington
Ramon Pered
Rick Ingalls
Tom Sande
Thert Velton
Ingalls
Sand
Chester Lemon
R. Peree
Wayne Gross
Derek Bryant
H Lomon
Dale Lanner
Tom
Trebelhorn
Alfredo Javier
Bob Lacy
Fred Mims
Bob Youse
DeLeone
Mims
C.R
Rafael Tatlis
Pastor Perez
Neil Rasmussen
George Vasquez
Re Peres
Steve Englishbey
Javier
Mike Norris
Lacy
Burlington
Baseball Standings and Scores From Various Cities
Fragmented standings list across leagues and cities. Mentions teams and dates, including Baltimore, San Francisco, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Milwaukee, Detroit, Chicago, and Philadelphia districts with scattered results and time stamps.
Big Eight previews spark debate over Cyclones and rivals
The piece surveys Big Eight preseason picks with Cyclones star power and omissions. It notes Iowa State selections for Krepfle Jones and Miller, Karepfle and Jones on second unit, Blair on defense, and other Cyclone figures like Smith and Tyson. It also covers Oklahoma’s revival talk, Maryland-like mood, and golf tournament results including Nancy Bailey and Arlen Blank.
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Nebraska
Johhny Hodgers
Rich Glover
Iowa State
George Amundson
Oklahoma Fladbone T
Grege Pruitt
Leon Cross
Joy Wylie
Dave Robertson
Straghan
Jahgmar
Colorado
Oklahoma
Missouri
Kansas
Kansas State
I-State
Buck Turnbull
Honouly
D.M. Tegister
Cyclones
Wally Provost
Omaha World-Herald
Tstale
Mike Strachan
Lawrence Hunt
Thrrenan
Jefferson
Mike Tyson
Charleston
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Vortson
Davis
West Palm, Beach, Fla
Raiders Rise to the Challenge of Iowa Semi Pro Football
In its first full season, the Cedar Rapids Raiders surprised skeptics with a 10 game win streak and a growing fan base. Coach Frank Bates aims to boost gate receipts and on field performance, starting with a 1973 opener in Kansas City. Oertel will miss the first game due to knee ligaments, replaced by Gary Marlin who may need Wilburn if injury hits. Game time is 5 pm at Centre High School Stadium KC.
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Arlen Blank
Nancy Bailey
North Caralina University of Greensboro
Nancy
Gazette
CRCC
Twin Pines
Elmcrest
Ellis
Austinic
Elkis Country Club
Kankakee
Linda Frisch
Sue Harman
Dan Schwitters
Cedar Rapids
Cole Johangeb
Lake Purl
Towa
Raiders
Frank Bates
Iowa
Bates
Gary Marlin
Cenler High School
Eighty-seventh
Haines Streets
K. C
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Garvas
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Ecatur
Ing Petelan
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Waverioost
Cinta
Browning
Jon Bonls
Evinrude Motors
Don Harper
Marine City
Cedar River
Marin Buffet
Red Peppers
Gus Schrader
Hin
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al Miller Gazette Sports Weiler
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Thorn Raiders
Kansas City
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John Qortel
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Tonite—& P.M. Hawkeye Dowks
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Walter Hagen
Price
Chapman's Sports Center
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