George Wilson fights crime by reaching youth in Philadelphia
Upper Darby native and 76ers player George Wilson travels with Wally Jones to schools playgrounds and clubs to deter youths from joining gangs. He stresses punctuality schooling hard work and goal setting while noting Philadelphia gang violence far exceeds Chicago and urging politicians to address urban crime.
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Namath Signals Willingness to Sell Club Interest
Joe Namath says he will sell his bar and restaurant stake if offered the right price and the buyer is found. He plans to meet with NFL commissioner Pete Rozelle to discuss the sale and clarified his retirement timing. Proceeds and timing would aid a fundraiser for St. Albert’s Seminary in Middletown, New York.
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Trade Appears Certain Allen May Be Traded
Allen plans to force a trade by going AWOL after missing the trading deadline. He has demanded a trade and waited past the deadline, signaling a move to push the Phillies toward a deal. The club may consider waivers or alternative maneuvers to complete a transfer.
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Phillies
Avmoomust
Astros edge Giants in the dome as winning streak hits ten
The Houston Astros won 4 spot in a home game under their air conditioned dome. Jim Wynn hit a two run homer in the fifth to clinch the victory. San Francisco rallied in the ninth but failed to overtake Houston. Baseball scores from other NL games included Cincinnati over San Diego, Chicago over Pittsburgh, Atlanta over Los Angeles, Philadelphia over New York, and St Louis sweeping Montreal. Jim Wynn homered as the Giants fell short.
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College ADs Cautioned on Character and Show Business
Kansas City AP reports Dr. Edwin Cady of Indiana University told the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics that college athletics must justify its educational purpose or exit. He argued big time sports are show business and questioned their necessity beyond student life and campus facilities. He noted football and basketball drive attention and income, but warned challenges to the sport’s role will grow.
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Phillies rally behind unlikely hero Watkins in 10th
Dave Watkins, a reserve with a dentured plate, slugged a tying homer and hit a crucial triple in the 10th inning as the Phillies beat the Mets 6-5. Watkins, filling in at third for a suspended Richie Allen, drove in the winning run with Johnny Briggs and outfielder Tammie Agee chased by center field wall. Manager Bob Skinner praised the performance amid a rough day following Allen’s suspension.
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Vic Roznovsky
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Ron Taylor
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Briggs
Skinner
Cleon Jones
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Larry Hisle
Phil Nes
Allen
Kelso's Record Earnings Highlight Thoroughbred Icon
Kelso High Kelso stands as the all time money winner in thoroughbred racing with earnings nearing 1.2 million dollars. The horse dominated major circuits and set a standard for consistency and prize totals across multiple seasons.
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Palmer Opens Cleveland Pro Am With A 64 Showing
Arnold Palmer shoots a 64 in the Cleveland Open Pro Am, stressing he is not satisfied until he wins. He notes improvement after prior rounds and credits help from Dick Tiddy and his father, while Dale Douglass posts a 64 and praises his driving at Aurora Country Club.
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Arnold Palmer
Kemper
Dale Douglass Pulty
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Aurora Country Club
Charlotte
N.C
Houston
Dick Tiddy
Cleveland Walks Home as Sox Pitchers Err in Split DH
Boston pitchers walk four straight with bases loaded in the night game to fuel Cleveland's 7-3 win after a 3-1 day game. The Red Sox gain half a game on Baltimore, who lost to Washington 11-8, as Detroit, Minnesota, Oakland, and Seattle win elsewhere.
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Tony Horton
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Lou Klimecheck
Russ Snyder
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Ken Suarez
Stan Williams
Jose Cardenal
Sporl Sport
Pilot recall of Steve Hoviey from Rochester farm club
Seattle Pilots activate outfielder Steve Hoviey from Rochester farm club. Hoviey, acquired from California in the expansion draft, hit .291 for the Red Wings in the International League.
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UPI
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Steve Hoviey
Rochester
California
Hoviey
Red Wings
Maxwell Benn ing Seeks Open Title At Scenic Hills
Susie Maxwell Benn ing aims to defend the U S Women s Open crown as she tees off at Scenic Hills in Pensacola Florida where a field of over 100 pros and amateurs contest a 30000 purse. Notables include Mickey Wright Betsy Rawls Kathy Whitworth Carol Mann and Sandra Haynie with 33 amateurs such as Barbara McIntire Phyllis Preuss and Shelly Hamlin in the field. Catherine La Costa previously won the Open.
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Scenic Hills
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Betsy Rawls
Kathy Whitworth
Carol Mann
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Marie Lindstrom
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