Black athletes threaten Olympic boycott over Rhodesia entry
In Munich six days before the Games open, a group of American Black track stars warned they may boycott and unite with African nations if Rhodesia is allowed to compete. Eleven African countries threaten withdrawal unless Rhodesia is excluded, while IOC head Avery Brundage maintains Rhodesia will participate.
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Cardinal Rookie Notches First Win
Cardinal rookie right hander Don Durham earned his first major league victory in a 3-1 win over the Giants aided by his third inning RBI and second major league homer in the fifth. Segui preserved the lead with a late save as Houston, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Chicago, and Montreal posted other NL results. Durham, noting a .556 career batting average in college, downplayed hitting prowess while delivering the win.
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Top Drivers Lead Field In Yankee 400
Cambridge Junction, Mich AP. Front four in stock car racing are Petty Isaac Allison and Pearson. Remaining 15 starters for Sundays Yankee 400 to be set after trials. Petty took pole at 157.607 mph in a Plymouth, four mph off record. Isaac fastest in front row at 157.332 mph in a Dodge. Allison and Pearson second row with 157.184 and 156.972 mph respectively.
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Bills Shun Ways Defeat Minnesota in Exhibition Upset
Buffalo Bills ended a winless streak by defeating the Minnesota Vikings 21-10 in an NFL exhibition. Qb Dennis Shaw threw five completions for 131 yards and three touchdowns. Bills coach Lou Saban returns with a ground-oriented attack as Ralph Wilson praised the team’s new look. Rosewall Advances To Colonial Semis in Fort Worth with a straight-sets win over Stilwell as Arthur Ashe advances to face Rosewall.
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Tigers Regain AL East Lead
The Detroit Tigers moved into first place again after a 2-0 win over the California Angels on Friday night, part of the AL East race’s ups and downs. The Baltimore Orioles dropped to second following a 3-1 loss to the Minnesota Twins, while Detroit manager Billy Martin downplayed the change in standing.
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Race in Major League Baseball Shifts Amid Standings Shuffle
California manager Del Rice notes an uneven Eastern race as Detroit and Baltimore stumble, Oakland and Chicago push the West. Mickey Lolich wins to lift Detroit, Nolan Ryan, Dick Woodson, and Harmon Killebrew star elsewhere as Minnesota and Oakland rally. Chicago White Sox and other clubs post notable wins and homers.
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Big 33 Tilt Sets Pa and Ohio Football Showdown
Pennsylvania and Ohio prepare for the Big 33 high school all star game at Hershey stadium. Don Shupp leads PA with 1,994 passing yards and 24 TDs while Ohio counters with Dave Buckey, a 1,600 yard passer and 17 TDs. Buckey will target his brother Don Buckey, a Kenmore standout, as Ohio leverages experience from North-South Ohio play.
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