ABC lures Gifford to join Cosell and Meredith on Monday night football
The ABC network announces Frank Gifford will join Howard Cosell and Don Meredith as the broadcast team next fall, replacing Keith Jackson who is not listed. Gifford seeks play by play duties, while he previously did color at CBS. The piece notes potential impact on the booth ratings.
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Riverside Racers Qualify for Continental Grand Prix
Riverside Calif AP Ri Race way course hosts the $35000 Posey Grand Prix on the Continental circuit. Surtees Chevy driver set an unofficial 119 lap at Ontario Speedway and aims to win as John Cannon from Montreal defends Riverside title in ASC car. Hobbs Matich pre-race favorites drive McLaren entries in two 100 mile heats.
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Australia
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Patriots sign trio of kickers and punter in free agency
The New England Patriots announce trial signings for three placekickers Gerald Warren Carl Gentile and Tom from Texas and a punter Bruce Swanson. Warren comes from the St Louis Cardinals Gentile was on the Houston Oilers taxi squad and Swanson formerly played for the Detroit Lions.
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St. Louis Cardinals
Carl Gentile
Houston Oilers
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University of To
Bruce Swanson
Detroit Lions
Hollis Stacy Seeks Back-to-Back Amateur Title At Pinehurst
Hollis Stacy, 17, defending North and South Amateur champion, reaches the 18-hole final against Barbara McIntire after four victories this week. McIntire, 36, from Colorado Springs, led in her semifinal win and aims to becomes the first repeat champion since 1960-61 as Stacy phones home after rounds.
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Mobile
Ala
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Snyder
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Dimpled
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Pinehurst Country Club
Stacy
Georgia
North Carolina Girls Sportsday At High Point Central
The 21st annual North Carolina Girls Sportsday will be held Saturday at High Point Central Field. About 300 girls from nine schools compete in events including singles and doubles tennis, horse shoes, softball and basketball throws, plus track and field. Awards include team trophy and top four ribbons. certificates to all participants. Event runs 9 am to 5 pm under direction of Pat Hester and Andra Cozart.
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Andra Cozart
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Petty Favored For Pole In Martinsville Grand National
Richard Petty of Randleman is the favorite to win the pole for the 500 mile Old Dominion 500 at Martinsville Virginia. Donnie Allison and Lorenzen are among top contenders as Wood Brothers prepared Mercury cars dominate the pole position efforts. Other leading contenders include David Pearson Bobby Isaac Benny Parsons and Bobby Allison. Trials will determine the first 20 starters with ten more to be set on Saturday for the 33 thousand dollar race.
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Lorenzen
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Catawba
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Dodge
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Eyo Ala
Benny Parsons
Detroit
Pro basketball merger talks revived by NBA owners
Abe Pollin leads a four owner committee secretly meeting ABA executives to revive merger discussions. Commissioner Kennedy says NBA owners approved continued talks and potential Congressional action by year’s end with joint committees ready to address players and other issues.
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Hamilton Enters Race at Talladega May 16
Pete Hamilton returns to Alabama International Motor Speedway for the Winston 500 on May 16 with a 1971 Plymouth. He has won the Alabama 500 and Talladega 500 here, helping to a $131,406 season, and is among contenders as spring classic qualifying begins May 12.
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Little League Holds 2nd Tryout Across Local Parks
Second Little League tryout scheduled for Piedmont and American districts invites boys aged 8 to 12 not at the first session. Participants should report to Armstrong Park or Brentwood Emma Blair Leonard Street Cedrow Goldston locations depending on their current school draw.
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Oak
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