Dickinson-James Reach Semifinals Of Doubles At State
Steve Dickinson and Bill Jones of Sterling advanced to the semifinals in the THSA Tennis Finals doubles. The Sterling pair earned the second seed, winning three matches and losing one set, as Dickinson James supplied most of the team points alongside Phil Ward and others. Sterling faces Harris Riley of Ottawa in a 9 a.m. semifinal, with Hinsdale Central and Highland Park leading the team score.
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Larry Frye
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Lake Park
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Brad Spak
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Harris
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Gazette
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Peoria
New Trier
Karzan Ae
Bill James
Ideal Racing Weather Forecast for Indianapolis 500
The National Weather Service projected sunny skies and 70s temperatures for the 55th 500-mile race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Peter Revson earned pole with top time trials as Mark Donohue emerged as race favorite amid McLaren-Offenhausers. The field, featuring notable past winners, will race on Mayday with delayed television coverage and crowd estimates between 300,000 and 350,000.
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National Weather Service
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New York
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Revson
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New Zealand
Mario Andretti
al Unser
Andretti
Donohue
Bobby
A. J. Foyt Jr
Ferrari
Speedway
Warrior Golfers Struggle in State FinalsOpener
Sterling golfers posted 331 after the first round at the Illinois state high school finals on the U of I courses in Savoy. Belleville West led with 302 while SHS and Rockford East were sixteenth and tied for 25th respectively. Roger Wilkens led the locals with 40 38 and others posted 82 84 87.
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U. of I
Belleville West
SHS
Rockford East
E-Rabs
Roger Wilkens
Jack Dombroski
Gary Taylor
Bob Saathoff
Brian Johnson
Bob Baragree
Geneseo Night Relays give Sterling easy title win
Sterling Golden Warriors won Geneseo Night Relays with 128 points, ahead of Dixon 73 and Geneseo 66. J C Johnson set a discus mark of 160-1 and Easley vaulted 12-10% to pace a strong relay performance. multiple records fell as Geneseo hosted top non state qualifiers.
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Sterling Golden Warrior
Dixon
J. C. Johnson
Warriors
Two players join Hamilton Tiger-Cats for 1971 season
Hamilton Tiger-Cats sign two Americans Scott Henderson a 22 year old Texan linebacker and Garry Grady a defensive back who had a 1969 NFL Dolphins free agent pact. Nets sign four draftees to ABA contracts Dick Gibbs of Texas El Paso Mike Necaise Blaine Henry and William Warner join New York Nets in Hempstead New York.
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Texas
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Sonny Siebert Beats Vida Blue In Red Sox Win
Sonny Siebert improved to 9-0 after a 4-3 Boston victory over Vida Blue and the Oakland A’s. Rico Petrocelli homered twice for Boston, while Reggie Jackson homered for Oakland. The win created a 4.5 game Boston lead in the AL East as Minnesota beat Baltimore to stay in the hunt.
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Rico Petrocelli
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Dave Duncan
Sal Bando
Bando
Bob Bolin
Harmon Killebrew
Leo Cardenas
Orioles
Killebrew
Lou Gehrig
Man From Nashville Qualifies For World 600 This Sunday
Marty Robbins from Nashville qualified 19th for the World 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, posting a speed of 150.766 mph in the 40-car field. He races for fun, aims for a top ten, and backs a ticking heart history after a prior operation. The session was slowed by rain as the first 24 spots were filled.
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N.C
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Nashville
Tenn
Charlotte Motor Speedway
Marty
Robbins
Final 16 to be available today after fast qualifying laps
Charlie Glotzbach posted a blazing speed of 156.788 mph in a Chevrolet, edging out self proclaimed amateur Robbins by six mph. Marty, calling himself an amateur, earns about $3,500 per performance and must finish seventh in the demanding 600 miler to maintain that figure.
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Charlie Glotzbach
Robbins
Marty
Sterlings Rowland and Norman Reach State Meet Finals
In Champaign local athletes advance or miss finals at IHSA track finals. Butch Rowland of Sterling cleared 13 9 in pole vault prelims to reach finals with 12 others. Bob Norman of Fulton reached the 120 yard high hurdles final and semifinals in the 180 yard low hurdles. Discus thrower Max Gaumer and shot putters Loren Mears and Don Harms failed to reach finals. Mike Sisson of Sterling scratched from the 200 after a leg pull. Howard Jones of Evanston led the 10 dash prelims and semifinals with 9.6. Complete results appear in Monday’s Daily Gazette.
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Rowland
Champaign
THSA
Rusty Wells
Ottawa
Mel Leseman
Sterling
Mike Fowler
Newman Central
Floyd Hunsberger
SGS
Hunsberger
Max Gaumer
Gaumer
Illinois Stadium
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Loren Mears
Don Harms
Tampico
Gazette Area
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Bob Norman
Bob
Norman
Mike Sisson
Sisson
Gale Murphy
Alton
Aston Lad
Murphy
Mike
Howard Jones
Evanston
Daily Gazette
Canonero health a Belmont issue as race nears
Canonero II health is under scrutiny ahead of the Belmont Stakes on June 5. Trainer Juan Arias and veterinarian Dr. William O. Reed said the Venezuelan colt has a skin rash but no blood disorder. Reed declined to reveal more, while Arias insisted Canonero will be ready to race.
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Canonero II
Juan Arias
William O. Reed
Reed
Belmont Park
Baltimore
Arias
Canonero
Pimlico
Boxing license awarded to Muhammad Ali in Seattle plan
The Washington State Athletic Commission unanimously granted Ali a boxing license, paving the way for a summer bout against Jimmy Ellis promoted by Tennis Unlimited. A $600,000 guarantee was discussed for each fighter, with Morley Brotman booking Seattle Coliseum for August 2.
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Jimmy Ellis
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Harold Conrad
Ali
Post-Intelligencer
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Ali- Ellis
Morley Brotman
Seattle Coliseum
Frazier Leads NBA Stars To Narrow 125-120 Win
Walt Frazier spurred the NBA All Stars to a 125-120 victory over the ABA All Stars in Houston as Lew Alcindor did not play amid his Washington wedding. Oscar Robertson and Frazier top-scored, with Robertson sealing it by scoring late free throws and Frazier earning MVP honors and a new car.
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D.C
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Russell
Larry Brown
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Rick Barry
Willie Wise
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ABA Stars
Oscar Robertson
Milwaukee
Robertson
Alexander's Win In Memorial Day Softball Tilt
The Alexanders Standard fast pitch softball team defeated Rock Island Sports Shop 7 to 1 in Bluegrass Iowa Merle Boltman pitched the win Lievervitch took the loss for the Sports Bob Mattingly made the catch The Alexanders advance to play Bon Air of the Quad Cities in their second Memorial Day game Dillon Park diamond hosts a Sunday twin bill with 2 p m start
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Bluegrass
Iowa
Rock Island Sports Shop
Merle Boltman
Lievervitch
Bob Mattingly
Bon-Air
Quad Cities
Sports Shop
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Dillon Park
Spring Sports Dinner At SHS Set For June 1
The Sterling High sports banquet is Tuesday June 1 in the multipurpose room. Acting athletic director Dean Mumford reminds the event honors SHS varsity letter winners and their parents. Winners are expected to bring salads and desserts to the gathering. KEEP ROCK FALLS CLEAN
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Dean Mumford
STHS
Mumford
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