Nicklaus Takes 36-Hole Lead At Canadian Open
Jack Nicklaus shoots six under 134 to lead the 67th Canadian Open by two strokes at Essex Golf and Country Club in Windsor. Jerry Heard Bob Wynn Jerry Pate and J C Snead chase at 136 with Snead and Tony Jacklin posting 66s. Nicklaus has 103 straight cuts and nearly $2.7 million career earnings.
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American wrestlers fall as Montreal games begin
American Greco-Roman medal hopes fell Friday with defeats as track and field opened at the new Montreal stadium. Har vey Glance led 100 meters qualifying while John Hencken aimed to sweep the breaststroke events for Stanford, facing potential upset from David Wilkie of Britain.
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NBA Approves Plan to Finalize Robertson ABA Deals
The NBA Board approves a plan to settle a dispute with the Players Association over rookie signings. The agreement clears the way for the Robertson deal and ABA expansion teams. It outlines offers to rookies before Sept 15 with minimum one-year contracts or exclusive rights options, and longer contracts with escalating pay.
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Queen Elizabeth and Prince Andrew Attend Olympic Rowing Event
In Montreal the Queen and Prince Andrew watched the Olympic single scull race Friday. They traveled by car from the royal yacht Britannia to the rowing site. The Queen wore a pink jumper suit with a matching pink silk hat trimmed with white straw.
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Entries Closed For USU Camp
Bill Prochaska head basketball coach at Upper Iowa University announced Friday the two week basketball camp July 25 30 and August 16 is filled to capacity for the fourth year in a row. Notable speakers include Tony McAndrew University of Iowa assistant coach Dick Garth Mason City Eddie Colbert Dubuque Wahler Joe Hamilton and John McLendon of Converse Rubber Co.
Record Entries for Coed Golf and Tennis Tournaments
Des Moines hosts the eighth annual Iowa coed golf and tennis meet with 126 golf teams from 72 schools at Waveland golf course and 68 tennis teams at Birdland courts. The events, sponsored by the IGHSAA and IHSAA, are one day affairs though tennis may extend due to high entry volume.
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District 3 fast-pitch action at Welty Way park
Bugsys defeated Great Plains Gas 9-5 as Dick Feiren homer and Len Kolar went 3 for 3. Diamond Mills edged Nase 2-1 in eight innings after Terry Schneckloth doubled the winning run. Life Investors beat C R Merchants 8-5 as Dirk Dunbar and Wayne Johnson led with two hits. District play resumes with 14 games starting at 9:30 this morning and finals set for Tuesday at 9 p.m.
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Downs Races Canceled By Rain Then Falstaff Classic Moves
Rain forced cancellation of Friday night racing at Downs. Ticket holders will be admitted to next Friday’s program. Promoter Al Miller says the Falstaff Classic will be run Monday night at 7 with time trials.
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Garvey says no NFL strike plans for coming season
Ed Garvey, head of the NFL Players Association, said no strike is planned for this season though negotiations with owners remain unresolved. He noted growing union strength, a 60 percent membership, and cited court wins backing the players while stressing desire for a no strike clause and pension concessions.
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No-Hitter Bid Ends in Ninth for Alexander
New York ace Alexander flirted with a no hitter before yielding three infield singles in the ninth as the Yankees routed Boston 9 1. Center fielder Rivers and Lou Piniella, plus flawless defense, supported the bid despite Fisk Lynn threats and a late Boston rally.
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All-Stars Battle in Rain at Soldier Field
The third quarter rain halted play as officials sent teams to the locker rooms. The Steelers surged with two third quarter TDs by Tommy Beamon and Franco Harris to lead 24 0, while a safety by Ray Pinney added two points for Washington.
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Rooks and Schulte spark Cedar Rapids Jefferson Prairie wins
Cedar Rapids Jefferson pitchers Steve Rooks and Jeff Schulte powered district playoff wins. Rooks one hits LaSalle 5 0 to lift his season record to 12 2 while Schulte twirls a two hitter as Prairie beats Regis 2 1. Rooks tied the win record at 22. Schulte moves to 5 4. Jeff and Prairie meet again Monday at Norway diamond.
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Kennedy edges Warriors in tenth to open district playoffs
Ken Kramer drilled a tenth inning two run homer to lift Kennedy over Wash 6-4 in the first round doubleheader. Marion defeated Linn-Mar 9-5 as Techau, Johnson and Hunter led the Indians with multiple hits and the Lions were paced by Hollingsworth and Chambers. Kennedy advances to face Marion Monday at 8 p.m.
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Stockton advances to Washington Star Tennis quarterfinals
Thirteenth-ranked Dick Stockton outbattled Victor Amaya 6 7 6 2 to reach the Washington Star Tennis Tournament quarterfinals. He advances alongside New Zealand's Brian Fairlie and Paraguay's Victor Pecci, who both won their matches. Fairlie saved a match point against Tim Gullickson, while Pecci defeated Steve Krule.
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Laver Sets Golf Pace at Lady Keystone Open
Bonnie Laver shoots 69 to share first-round lead with Sandra Haynie at the Lady Keystone Open in Harrisburg. Heavy rains turned bunkers into lakes on the 6,222 yard course as Lauer and Haynie carded three birdies on the back nine.
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