Barry's move stirs High Point ABA preseason game buzz
The Carolina Cougars face the New York Nets on October 7 in High Point as Barry joins New York after leaving Virginia. The sale cost over 200000 dollars plus a No 1 draft pick amid legal questions, with High Point College's Panther Club aiming for a sellout crowd.
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Three Teams To Fight For AL Series Berth
West Covina Calif defeated Levittown Pa 7 0 as Frank O Connor threw a two hit shutout and Manny Estrada hit a three run homer to lead the defending champs toward the World Series. Tulsa and Phoenix won earlier to set an 9 pm PDT showdown with Levitown for the right to meet West Covina next.
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Monza Record Time in Italian Grand Prix Feat
Clay Regazzoni won the Grand Prix of Italy at Monza with a new record average speed of 147.93 mph finishing 68 laps 244 miles in 1 hour 39 minutes 6.88 seconds driving a Ferrari 312B. Jackie Stewart finished second in a March Ford with 1:39:12.61, Jean Pierre Beltoise third, Denis Hulme fourth, and Rolf Stommelen fifth.
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Santana Faces Richey In Open Quarterfinal Clash
Cliff Richey and Manuel Santana square off in a fourth round U S Open match at West Side Tennis Club Forest Hills with Santana the fan favorite and Richey aiming to upset the Spaniard. The men’s quarterfinals include Rod Laver Dennis Ralston Tony Roche Tom Gorman Tito Vazquez and women’s seeds Rosemary Casals Francoise Durr Virginia Wade. Arthur Ashe Jr. and Stan Smith also advanced to the quarterfinals.
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Shoemaker Breaks All Time Wins Mark at Del Mar
Del Mar California AP Bill Shoemaker the millionaire jockey kept riding after setting a record of 6033 career wins surpassing Johnny Longden's 6032 on Labor Day He rode seven mounts on biggest Del Mar day in 21 years and won only once on the two-year-old filly Dares J as 20 942 fans roared.
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Cleon Jones Proclaims Real Mets Star in Labor Day Sweep
Cleon Jones dismissed the imposter and hit a two run homer plus a key single as the Mets swept a Labor Day doubleheader from the Expos 5-4 and 5-1. Jones raised his average to .273 in 14 straight games, lifting New York into second in the NL East. Pirates and Cubs also split, with Houston and San Francisco winning, nine homers in two games.
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Lombardi Buried as Nixon Pays Tribute in New Jersey
Vince Lombardi was laid to rest at Mt. Olivet Cemetery near Red Bank after a Requiem Mass in New York. More than 1,000 mourners attended as the Packers and Redskins legend, died at 57 in Washington, received a wreath from President Nixon and praise from Cardinal Cooke for his faith and discipline.
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Raiders Begin NFL Era With Looming Trophy Chase
The Oakland Raiders start their NFL phase with a strong AFL pedigree, led by coach John Madden. Quarterback Daryle Lamonica, the AFL MVP, aims for continued high passing totals as the defense looks to replace injured Dan Conners. Key players include Fred Biletnikoff, Warren Wells, Jim Otto, and players contesting running back and quarterback spots as they face Kansas City Denver and San Diego in the Western Conference.
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Alyea’s Lucky 7 Delivers Twin seven RBI Day
Brant Alyea drives in seven runs in the opener as Minnesota edges Milwaukee 7-6 in Labor Day action and adds two more RBI in an 8-3 nightcap. He had opened the season with seven RBIs in a debut against the White Sox. Alyea credits Ted Williams for underestimating him and says he plays harder to prove him wrong. Perranoski earned the opener save. Haydel debuting with a five-inning relief win that included a homer and a double.
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Dowling Cut By Patriots In NFL Roster Cuts
Yale quarterback Brian Dowling was cut by the Boston Patriots as Kim Hammond edged him for backup duties to Mike Taliaferro. Lane Howell, a six year veteran tackle who played for the Giants and Eagles, was also cut by Philadelphia.
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Revson Wins Driving Award for California 500
Peter Revson the New York socialite driver earned the Superior Professional Driver award after finishing fifth in the California 500 mile race in Ontario California. He ran strong before an electrical switch failed in the pits and collected 17 250 dollars plus a 2000 driver award. Jim McElreath and LeeRoy Yarbrough tied for second in voting by the ARWBA.
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