Frazier Seeks World Title in London Showdown
In London Joe Frazier, tense and fit, vows to reclaim the world heavyweight crown against European champion Bom Bom Bugner on July 2. Manager Yank Durham pledges mobility, Bugner’s Scottish manager notes the 23 year old’s rising peak as promoters announce near 300 cable outlets and wide closed circuit coverage.
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Bench Extends NL All Star Lead In Fan Balloting
Johnny Bench of Cincinnati remains the leading NL vote-getter with 151 076 ballots for the July 24 game in Kansas City. Pete Rose, Cesar Cedeno, Billy Williams, and Bobby Bonds follow in the crowded outfield race, with Joe Morgan leading at second base. Balloting ends July 8 with starting teams announced July 16 17.
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Miller Leads Open Upset Sparks New Pro Golf Look
Johnny Miller, the Young Lion and 1966 U S Open champion, won the Open with a record 63 as Jerry Heard and Lanny Wadkins challenged. Miller hints at future clashes with Palmer, Nicklaus, Trevino and Jacklin while eyeing Akron and Troon.
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Ohio Valley Net Play Opens Here
Pairings announced for the Ohio Valley Regional Tennis Tournament for girls ages 12, 14, 16, and 18. Top 12 in each bracket advance to Western Section events in East Lansing for 12 and 14, and Indianapolis for 16 and 18. Contests set at Carbide Tech Center Courts and Charleston Tennis Club with a consolation playoff for each player.
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Shamblin and Payne Lead With 73s
Shamblin and Payne shot 73s in the round at Sleepy Hollow as players comment on tough greens and pin placements. Spectators and officials discuss course setup and the impact on amateurs versus pros.
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ABA to Sign WVU Grad with Utah Stars in Future Days
Wil Robinson former West Virginia University basketball star is expected to sign a contract with the Utah Stars of the ABA in the next few days according to Stars general manager Arnie Verrin.
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American Basketball Association
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Joe Taylor
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Robinson Cut By Rockets After 1971 College Scoring Peak
Former West Virginia star Robinson, the fourth leading college scorer in 1971, sat out last season after being cut by the Houston Rockets.
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Tennis Lessons Deadline Today
Last day to sign up for Tennis Inc second session with two week program from June 25 to July 6 at Andrew Jackson Junior High Nitro Hayes Junior High Herbert Hoover Staunton John Adams Junior High and Gorman Field. Cost five dollars for ten one hour lessons. Applications at Sport Mart and Gorman Field Pro Shop. Instructors include John Carnes Debbie Wilson Kania Whittington and Mike Richardson. Steve Parsons offers private lessons. Call Helen Carter at 925 3311 for more information.
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Helen Carter
City Netters Fall To Columbus 7 2 In Junior Davis Cup
Columbus defeats City entrants at Brookside Country Club 7 2 ending their bid for the National City Boys tournament. Matches featured Calvert, Barr, Caruthers, Zell and Hedger with Columbus players earning wins over Calvert Meadows Gardner Meadows and others.
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Miller Passes 100 000 Mark In PGA Earnings
Johnny Miller topped $100,000 in season earnings after winning $35,000 for his Open victory at Oakmont. His total climbed to $114,739, moving from seventh to sixth on the official PGA money list as the Oakmont course record set a record low round of 63.
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Johnny Miller
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Oakmont
South Charleston youth league opens with three games
The South Charleston summer basketball league for eighth and ninth graders starts today with three games on the schedule. At 11 a.m. the Lakers meet the Celtics, at noon the Bucks face the Rebels, and at 1 p.m. the Suns play the Cubs.
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Bullets Hire K C Jones as New Head Coach
KC Jones, an 13 year NBA veteran with the Boston Celtics and a former Stanford and Brandeis coach, was named head coach of the Capital Bullets on a three year contract. He said he will assess players with front office and pursue a fast break, defense oriented system as the team moves to Largo Maryland.
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Shaver Stuns Ellis with First Round Uppercut KO
In a Madison Square Garden bout, Shaver knocked out Jimmy Ellis at 2:39 of the first round. Ellis weighed 199½ pounds and sought another title crack, but Shaver improved to 44 knockouts in 45 pro wins, moving toward a shot at George Foreman.
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Heck's and Chillicothe Co-Champions of Elk-Kanawha Tourney
Heck's of Charleston and Chillicothe Ohio finished with one loss apiece and were named co champions of the Elk Kanawha Invitational fast pitch softball tournament in North Charleston. C L Burkes was named most valuable pitcher and S J Easterling was most valuable player. Easterling and Bucky Williams were 6 for 12. Heck's improved to 4-4.
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Patterson Family Welcomes Son Creighton Casey
Charlie pitcher Daryl Patterson became a father again when his wife gave birth to a son named Creighton Casey at Memorial Hospital. The baby weighed eight pounds 11 ounces and arrived at 3:15 a.m. The Patterson family already has another son.
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Saints Sponsor Double Elimination Softball Tournament
The Saints will sponsor a double elimination slow pitch softball event Saturday and Sunday at the North Charleston field. Entry is $35 and one new ball. Contact James Adkins at 343-1666 or Ozell Dyess at 342-0736 for teams.
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