Riva Ridge Dominates Belmont to Solidify 3YearOld Status
Trainer Lucien Laurin hails Riva Ridge as a wonder horse after a seven length Belmont Stakes win over Ruritania. Jockey Ron Turcotte notes a paddock scare but the colt ran 2 28 over a fast track, preserving his Derby victory lineage and top contender status for Horse of the Year.
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ABA Considers Merger as Three Franchises Debate Fate
The ABA convenes amid doubts over the Memphis Pros Floridians and Pittsburgh Condors. Reports say weak teams may be dropped or merged with the NBA, while board discussions include replacement of Commissioner Jack Dolph and possible talks with the NBA about consolidation.
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New Orleans
Monzon Defends World Title in Paris Bouttier Rematch
Carlos Monzon, 29, defends his world middleweight crown for the fourth time Saturday in Paris against top challenger Jean Claude Bouttier of France. The bout airs on ABC in the United States and marks a high point for a boxing card with a long, turbulent lead-in from Paris.
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Saunders Elected President As WVIAC Board Regroups
Beckley College's John W. Saunders was chosen president of the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference board at the annual meeting. D. Banks Wilburn named vice president and James Chapman treasurer. The group approved fall practice start dates and expanded officials for the basketball tournament, returning to Charleston Civic Center for 1973 events. Wrestling will run March 2–3 alongside the basketball tournament February 28–March 3.
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Hank Aaron Drives 649th Grand Slam Amid Swirling Hype
Aaron homered for the 649th time, closing to Babe Ruth’s record as Philadelphia crowd watched. The 38-year-old Braves slugger, 5-for-45 with Montreal layoffs, said he wanted the milestone and fans treated each ball as history in a tense Philadelphia night.
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Stone tops Rocky Fork motocross winners
In open competition at Rocky Fork Raceway, winners were announced with Ronnie Stone on a Husky taking first, followed by Larry Lewis on Bultaco and Gres Shumate on Yamaha. Randy Heisman won the 200 cc class on a Kawasaki Mint division machine, with Jim Boone on Honda and Steve Evans on Steins among runners-up.
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