Erving Sues ABA to Gain Release From Squires
Julius Erving, star rookie with the Virginia Squires, files suit to sever ties and pursue a release. He has signed with the Atlanta Hawks for five years with a reported 2 million dollar contract and a 259000 dollar bonus. The suit alleges agent Steve Arnold acted for the ABA and received compensation. Earl Foreman was served with a subpoena during ABA meetings.
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NEW York
UPI
Julius Erving
Virginia Squires
American Basketball Association
Atlanta Hawks
National Basketball Association
Erving
Virginia
Squires
Steve Arnold
University of Massachusetts Star
ABA
Arnold
Earl Foreman
Crossword by Thomas Joseph Across and Down
A historical crossword puzzle from Thomas Joseph lists across clues including Ham s grandson Eve s daughters andParis airport while down clues cover dandruff center rarin to go and turn tail. The puzzle features entries like Aldous Huxley s utopian novel and Bertolt Brecht s and Her Children as two word phrases.
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Ham
Eve
C.T
Toby
Paris Airport
Trotsky
Livingstone
Dandruff
Aldous Huxley
Bertolt Brecht
Is Horse Racing Fixed Accusations Ring Wide Across Tracks
United Press International reports that accusations of race fixing prompted outraged denials from state racing commissions and track officials. Bobby Byrne testified before the House Crime Committee in Washington alleging depressants used on up to eight horses at major tracks including Aqueduct Garden State Hialeah Pimlico and Bowie.
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United Press International
Bobby Byrne
Florida
Maine
Aqueduct
Garden State
Hialeah
Pimlico
Bowie
Byrne
House Crime Committee
Washington, D.C
Riva Ridge
Chick Lang
Maryland Jockey Club
Pimlico Race Course
James LaJohn
Pennsylvania Horse Racing Commission
Longhorns Fall to USC in Ten Innings
Texas Longhorns were eliminated by Southern California 4-3 in ten innings as the NCAA World Series narrows the field. Arizona State leads as the favorite to win first place this year with a 63 to 4 advantage noted.
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Texas Longhorns
Texas Longhorn
Southern California
Arizona State
Open Championship Heats Up At Pebble Beach
Lee Trevino faces a tough defense as the U S Open starts at Pebble Beach with Jack Nicklaus Arnold Palmer predicting a difficult path. Vegas odds favor Nicklaus 4 1 with Trevino at 10 1 as the Open tests Masters champion and potential grand slam bid.
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Pebble Beach
Calif
UPI
Lee Trevino
Gay Caballero
Jack Nicklaus
Arnold Palmer
Nicklaus
Palmer
Trevino
el Paso
Jen Frazier
Nevada
George Archer
Gilrty
Bob Murphy
John Miller
Tom Weiskopf
Jimer Crampton
Gary Vilayer
Tony Jacklin
PGA
High School Athletes Advance to Marine Fitness Finals
One hundred eight top high school students travel to Washington for the Youth Physical Fitness Program final sponsored by the United States Marine Corps with Post Cereals. Regions select finalists from hundreds of thousands across about 1,200 schools to compete in five exercises at Marine Barracks. The top scorer earns a $1,500 Post Cereals scholarship, and second place receives $1,000.
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United States Marine Corps
Post Cereals
General Foods Corporation
Washington
Marine Barracks
UPI Sports Writer Reflects On U S Open Prestige
The piece notes players strive for wealth and fame at the U S Open. Billy Casper is highlighted as a two time winner seeking more riches and recognition. The commentary frames the event as a blend of warmth and ambition.
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Billy Casper
Open at Pebble Beach Turns Into Friendly Golf Backdrop
The U S Open at Pebble Beach opens with players like Arnold Palmer and Billy Casper commenting on form and media warmth. Chi Chi Rodriguez and Jack Nicklaus are cited on course difficulty and competitive edge as Casper reflects on past Open battles and current swing issues.
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C.chi Rodriguez
Pebble Beach
Sohn
Chi Chi Rodriguez
Jack Nicklaus
Rodriguez
Astros rally as Stinson drives in winning run
Bob Stinson delivered a game winning single in the ninth to lift the Houston Astros to a 5-4 victory. Lee May paced the offense with 2 for 3, two runs scored and an RBI.
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Bob Stinson
Houston Astros
Lee May
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