Frazier Defends Heavyweight Title in Omaha Clash
Joe Frazier faces slugger Ron Standar in Omaha for the first Nebraska title bout in 105 years. Frazier is a heavy favorite to retain the crown in a 15 round bout expected to draw 10,050 fans at Civic Auditorium with national TV coverage on TVS starting at 10 p.m. EDT.
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NBA Chief Warns of Consequences for All-Star Game
In Utica New York eleven NBA stars face fines or suspensions from Commissioner Walter J. Kennedy for playing in the nationally televised second All-Star game against ABA rivals at Nassau Coliseum. The game starts at 7 30 p.m. EDT.
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National Basketball Association
Walter J. Kennedy
American Basketball Association
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Kennedy
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Bee Bee Bee Bypasses Belmont Stakes After Preakness Upset
Bee Bee Bee, winner of the Preakness in an upset, will not be entered in the Belmont Stakes. Trainer Del Carroll announced the decision on Wednesday.
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Bee Bee Bee
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Oklahoma State clinches Big Eight golf title with all-qualifiers
Oklahoma State led by repeat medalist Danny Edwards earned its 15th Big Eight championship in 16 years and qualified the entire team for the NCAA championships in Coral Gables Florida. Missouri placed second Colorado third Oklahoma fourth and Kansas State fifth. In a separate note at Fort Benning Lt J C Bonnie Harmon of Columbus Georgia won the handheld handgun competition at the All Army Rifle and Pistol matches.
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Unser favored to win 56th Indianapolis 500
Indianapolis insiders name Bobby Unser of Albuquerque as the top favorite to win the 56th Indianapolis 500, gathering 22 first place votes in a pre race poll. A.J. Foyt of Houston trails second with solid backing for the $1 million race.
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Tex
Bird on the Field Sparks Rulebook Debate in Louisiana
West Jefferson High won the state baseball title after a foul ball struck a pigeon during the sixth inning. The umpire ruled the batter out, but a later rulebook note says the ball remained in play once no longer in flight, leaving the question of the fielder’s catch unresolved.
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West Jefferson High
Frank Steele
Walker High
Strack Named New CMBA President
Don Strack was elected president for the 1972 73 season by the Chanute Men's Bowling Association at a Wednesday meeting. He succeeds Bean Nicholas effective Aug. 1. Gordon Goliy remains vice president Paula Bowyer becomes secretary treasurer replacing John Bergen. Fred Robertson and Marc Hoofnagle stay on the board with Howard Dobson added to a new board seat. By-laws were updated and leagues begin the last week in August.
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Chanute Men's Bowling Association
Bean Nicholas
Association
Gordon Goliy
Paula Bowyer
Er. Bowyer
John Bergen
Fred Robertson
Marc Hoofnagle
Howard Dobson
Vida Blue Sees Harsh Welcome In Oakland Debut
Oakland's Vida Blue made a shaky relief appearance then watched California Angels beat the A's 6-5. Blue walked two and threw four balls to start, saw a wild pitch, and allowed two hits and two walks before Don Rose earned his first major league win.
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Art Kusnyer
Don Rose
Red Birds Royals Lose Long Games
Pittsburgh beat St Louis 9 to 4 in 14 innings to snap a tie on an error by Joe Torre and two run hits by Dave Cash and Al Oliver. Minnesota edged Kansas City 1 to 0 in 12 innings on Danny Thompson's double and Rod Carew's single after Dick Drago pitched a six hit shutout into the 12th.
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St. Louis
Minnesota
Kansas City
Pirates
Joe Torre
Dave Cash
al Oliver
Danny Thompson
Rod Carew
Dick Drago
Wichita Triumphs In 12 Inning Duel Over Denver 7 4
In a 12 inning game Wichita defeats Denver 7 to 4. Tulsa tops Oklahoma City 3 to 1. Omaha beats Iowa 2 to 0. Indianapolis edges Evansville 6 to 5.
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Tulsa
Oklahoma City
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Iowa
Indianapolis
Evansville
Neocha Drive In This Weekage Shows Comedy Western
The Neocha drive in screens a big comedy western this week through Saturday. A lighthearted program features laughs and action with a familiar Western setup. Local patrons are invited to enjoy the film under night skies.
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