Girls challenge Little League gatekeeping across the country
Jenny Fuller of Mill Valley writes Nixon seeking access to Little League claiming discrimination as girls demand play. Carolyn King in Ypsilanti faces barred participation with threats of court action. Babe Ruth League suspends or rejects 13 year old girls in North Carolina and New York. Little League officials cite safety and biology concerns while considering a girls league. Leslie Williams, 7, joins Centreville T Ball but is dropped after officials learn she is a girl.
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McKeon Defends Killebrew Oliva as Outstanding Twins Stars
Kansas City manager Jack McKeon says Harmon Killebrew and Tony Oliva are not washed up. The Twins win 8 4 6 and pull within four games of the Royals in the pennant race as Killebrew drives in three runs and Oliva adds two hits and the go ahead run.
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Oklahoma State Wins Big Eight All-Sports Championship
Oklahoma State captures the Big Eight all-sports title with 38 points, topping Oklahoma and claiming titles in wrestling and golf in addition to cross country. Oklahoma leads in football, basketball and tennis while Kansas sweeps outdoor track and swimming.
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DiGregorio Fails to Show for Buffalo Signing
The Buffalo Braves admit fresh problems in talks with All American guard Ernie DiGregorio as owner Paul Snyder says the Providence College star is not yet ready to sign. Earlier statements suggested terms were approved and a contract would be signed within days.
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Player says layoff won’t hurt Atlanta Open chances
Atlanta AP Gary Player declares 100 percent fitness and readiness after surgery for a first round at the Atlanta Golf Classic. He discusses potential World Open entry and prize record plans amid a recent health-driven layoff.
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Strong Arm Girl Grabs World Wrist Wrestling Title
Jill Edwards, an 18 year old bookkeeper from Seattle, rose from newcomer to world champion by defeating four opponents after winning the Northwest title in Pasco and clinching the women’s World Wrist Wrestling Championship in Petaluma California. She credits gymnastics and trampoline for her unexpected strength and says the win felt like a gas.
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Safari Winners Lead Safari Women’s Golf Standings
Alameda Ostrander carded low gross with a 40 in Safari Women's Golf Association play. Helen Cramer was runner up with 42 while Elva Johnson led the high scores with 56.
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FTC Tackles Misrepresentation In Hawaiian Punch Ads
The Federal Trade Commission accuses Hawaiian Punch producer RJR Foods Inc of overstating fruit content in TV ads. The FTC notes water and sweeteners are the drink’s main ingredients and has secured a consent order to stop misleading claims.
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Junior Olympics Regional Qualifiers at Royster Stadium
About 250 youngsters competed in the May 19 regional qualifiers at Royster Stadium. Winners in each event advance to the Junior Olympics Regional meet on June 12 in Pittsburg, with top two in pole vault and relays. Readout lists numerous event placings for Bantam, Midget, Junior, Intermediate, and Boys/Girls divisions.
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Vikings tackle Doug Davis retires after seven NFL seasons
BloomingtonMinnesota Offensive tackle Doug Davis a seven year NFL veteran with the Minnesota Vikings has announced his retirement. Davis who spent his career with the Vikings retires from professional football.
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Major League Standings and Results Update
Wednesday games show Cleveland over Baltimore 5 to 3 in Boston. New York defeated Detroit 6 to 5. Chicago tied California 5 to 3. Minnesota beat Kansas City 8 to 6. Oakland defeated Texas 8 to 6.
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Woman golfer Donna Caponi Young ends drought with LPGA victory
Donna Caponi Young, after 37 events without a win and a taunt from a rival, wins the Louisville LPGA stop worth 4500 first prize. She eyes the 100000 Sealy-Faberge event in Las Vegas May 31-June and a $10000 winner-take-all match with Jimmie Demaret, possibly in Louisville. Demaret, Masters winner in 1940 1947 1950, is quoted as target opponent and Whitworth has not replied to the challenge.
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