Fifteen Qualify For 500 At Talladega Race
Fifteen more drivers qualified for the Winston 500 at Talladega led by J D McDuffie with a speed of 182.136 mph on the 2.66 mile track and James Hylton the points leader. Frank Warren and Vic Parsons also qualified among the top 45 starters for Sunday's $160 000 event with speeds above 180 mph.
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James Hylton
J.D. McDuffie
Sanford
N.C
Alabama International Speedway
McDuffie
Frank Warren
Vic Parsons
Skyland
Hylton
Ford
Cale Yarborough
Nashville
Tenn
Buddy Baker
David Pearson
Mercury
Walter Dallard
Larr Smith
Elmo Langley
Tom Gale
Johnny Barnes
Tony Bettenhouser
Chevrolet
Dean Dalton
D. K. Ulrich
Mel Larson
Ras Williams
Richard Brown
Roberto Clemente Reaches 3000th NL Hit in 1972 Start
The late Roberto Clemente logged his 3,000th National League base hit late in the 1972 season with two days remaining in the schedule.
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Roberto Clemente
Baltimore
Frank Robinson
Orioles
Bob Oliver
California Angels
Rudy May
May
Brooks Robinson
California
Bobby Grich
Pie Traynor
Dave McNally
Angels
Oliver
Don Baylor
Robinson
Capitalism Leading 2 1 Despite Itself in Roster Showdown
US and Russian basketball teams clash across America with talks of NBA draft impact and agents shaping a tour. Coach Bob Cousy and star Bill Walton surface as pivotal factors, while Russian officials secure favorable terms and a strategic edge ahead of games in Indianapolis and Madison Square Garden.
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New York Times
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United States
America
A.A.A
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A.B.A
U.S
Indianapolis
Madison Square Garden
Stalin
Yalta
Finland
Walton
Los Angeles
San Diego
Albuquerque
Ruseifhs
Alexander
Cousy
The
Garden
Secretariat Entry Is Derby Favorite
Royal and Regal and Angle Light were declared ready for the 99th Kentucky Derby after minor health checks. Royal and Regal had a slight ankle injury from Blue Grass Stakes and Angle Light bled lightly but was pronounced fit by a vet. Forego also trained strongly as the field girds for the Derby at Churchill Downs.
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Louisville
Royal
Regal
Angle Light
Jimmy Croll
A. J. Savin
Churchill Downs
Edwin Whittaker
Croll
Keeneland
Pennsylvania
Robert. Copelaw
Pt Mallard Amateur Golf Tourney Opens to 136 Players
A field of 136 amateur golfers from North Alabama begin play at Pt Mallard Golf Course in the 36 hole Pt Mallard Amateur. The first round starts today with final round Sunday. Flights set after 18 holes by the Peoria Handicap System. Local contenders include Willis Wilkerson Al Jones Jimmy Mitchell and Albert Elmore.
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Pt. Mallard
North
Alabama
Willis Wilkerson
al Jones
Jimmy Mitchell
Albert Elmore
Huntsville
Calhoun Junior College Eliminated In State Tournament
Defending champion Calhoun Junior College was eliminated from the state junior college baseball tournament in Birmingham. Faulkner JC beat Calhoun 10-2 after previously defeating them 8-0. Calhoun had earlier routed Marion 8-0 to reach the Friday afternoon matchup. Faulkner and Jefferson State move toward the title with a potential two wins needed.
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Calhoun Junior College
Faulkner JC
Faulkner
Calhoun
Marion
War Hawks
Jefferson State
Jeff State
Charles Chavers
Montreal Expos rally to defeat Reds 6-3 in NL clash
Ron Woods delivered a two run two out single in the sixth as Montreal erased a 3-0 deficit against Cincinnati. Tim Foli hit by a pitch, Mike Jorgensen grounded out, and Ron Fairly walked before Woods' single capped the rally.
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Ron Woods
Montreal Expos
Cincinnati Reds
Expos
Jack Billingham
Reds
Bob Bailey
Boots Day
Ron Hunt
Tim Foli
Mike Jorgensen
Doug Collins Signs 76ers Contract
Doug Collins the No 1 NBA draft pick signed a multi year contract with the Philadelphia 76ers for more than one million dollars. The 21 year old 6 foot 6 guard from Illinois State said he hopes to help make Philadelphia a contender after the 76ers finished last in the Eastern Conference by winning only nine of 82 games. The deal was confirmed by Collins agent Herbert Rudoy of Chicago.
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Doug Collins
National Basketball Association
Philadelphia 76Ers
Collins
Illinois State
76Ers
Portland
Herbert Rudoy
Chicago
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