Bannister Top Pick in Summer Draft by Astros
Floyd Bannister of Arizona State, a left hander with 37-5 college record and 19 strikeouts in a season, was chosen first by the Houston Astros in the summer free agent draft. Scouts call him special and ready for the majors, though Houston may send him to the minors for seasoning.
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Champagne Girl recalls Olympic suspension and life after fame
Eleanor Holm, once the Champagne Girl of the 1936 Olympics, recalls her suspension for breaking training rules aboard the S S Manhattan. Now Mrs Thomas Whalen of Miami Beach, she discusses Brundage and the press, her postolympic life, and daily routines in retirement.
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Olympic Star Eleanor Jarrett Marriages and Early Career
Eleanor Jarrett, famed Olympic champion, discusses tumultuous marriages to Jarrett and Billy Rose before finding happiness with retired oil executive Whelan. Born in Brooklyn, she rose from a 14-year-old competitor to a 16-year-old Follies entrant and a world-class 100-meter backstroke swimmer. Despite a lucrative singing contract, she stayed focused on training as details of her contracts and relationships surface.
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Notable Olympic Case Teeters on Public Scandal
Eleanor Holm, the famed Olympic swimmer, is cited in a sensational cause celebre famed for its drama. The remark references her role as a victim amid the scandal that rocked the games and public perception.
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ABA Teams Seek Entry into NBA Amid High Price
Four ABA franchises Denver New York Indiana and San Antonio say they will pay 45 million each to join the NBA and end the leagues rivalry. Total costs could reach 65 to 80 million per club with Nets possibly up to 12 million including Knicks indemnity. Kentucky and St Louis bow out citing the price as prohibitive.
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Louisville
Panatta Advances To French Open Quarterfinals
Adriano Panatta of Italy beat Zeljko Franulovic of Yugoslavia 6-2 6-2 7-4 6-3 to reach the French Open quarter-finals. Jimmy Connors defeated Dave Schneider in Kent Championships action in Beckenham. Torben Ulrich beat Frank Sedgman in Grand Masters final. Bobby Rice earns Hart Trophy as NHL MVP for second straight season.
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Torben Ulrich
Enamark
Frank Sedgman
Australia
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Bobby Rice
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National Hockey League
Bucs Outlast Reds In Homer Hitting Contest
Pirates win 5-4 over Reds in a high scoring game at Three Rivers Stadium. Richie Zisk pinch homers in eighth, seventh solo shot of the night, driving range comparison from fans and players. Sparky Anderson criticizes the slugfest as dull while Pennant contenders trade home runs across the league.
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Sparky Anderson
Joe Morgan
al Oliver
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Morgan
Pete Rose
Reds
Tony Perez
Pittsburgh
Dave Parker
George Foster
Will McEnaney
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