Wood Shuts Out Texas 14-0 in Baseball Action
Wilbur Wood fired a complete game three-hitter to blank Texas 14-0, delivering his second short rest start in two days. The veteran knuckleballer, who pitched 334 innings last season, relied on his light-arm workload to go the distance as Chicago improved behind an 15-hit attack including Carlos May’s homer and six RBIs.
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Sullivan pockets Falcons deal without agent in 3-year pact
Heisman winner Pat Sullivan says he negotiated a multiyear $125,000 contract with the Atlanta Falcons without hiring an agent, calling it his way. Auburn star led the Tigers to 25 wins in three seasons and Clarence Ellis of Notre Dame joined with a similar three-year deal.
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Nicklaus Favored to defend Tournament of Champions title
Jack Nicklaus is a heavy 4-1 favorite to win a fourth Tournament of Champions crown at La Costa. The $165,000 event gathers 26 players, led by Nicklaus and Lee Trevino, with others like Frank Beard Arnold Palmer Billy Casper Tony Jacklin Bruce Crampton Gene Littler and Gary Player among the notables in the field. Trevino encounters form issues after putt troubles and a休休 rest period since the Masters.
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Associated Press
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Jerry Heard
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Arnold Palmer
Billy Casper
England
Tony Jacklin
Bruce Crampton
Australia
Gene Littler
Gary Player
South Africa
Football Shoe Study Links Cleats to Knee Injuries
Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Joseph S. Torg and athletic trainer Ted Quedenfeld report three year Philadelphia study using soccer style shoes in public and Catholic high schools. They claim seven cleat football shoes increase knee injuries and urge bans by all levels. Ankle injuries also drop with soccer shoes as fewer, smaller cleats reduce foot fixation. Arkansas college papers contest winners named Clarksville.
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McCovey injures right arm. Giants face void
San Francisco Giants star Willie McCovey broke his right arm in a collision with John Jeter during a first inning double play attempt against San Diego. Manager Charlie Fox faces a big problem as the 34 year old with back injuries over the years misses substantial time. Giants and fans lament the loss of a key catalyst and drawing card for the team.
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McCovey Injured In Giants Loss To Padres
In a 5-1 San Francisco defeat of the San Diego Padres, Willie McCovey was injured diving for a wild throw from Tito Fuentes. Speier and Fuentes completed a key double play that cost McCovey his right arm. The Giants, stunned by the injury, watched as Bobby Bonds and Fran Healy powered home runs in a reduced offensive showing.
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Crosley Field Demolished in Cincinnati History
Crosley Field, longtime home of the Cincinnati Reds, fell to progress as a 7000 pound wrecking ball demolished the park. The 138 year old site, abandoned for Riverfront Stadium, hosted legends like Babe Ruth and Dizzy Dean, and was known for its short left field wall and historic nights including the first post office era lights in 1935. Ed Baer of King Wrecking recalls childhood memories of Ruth at the park.
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Solunar Tables For Daily Fishing And Hunting Times
Solunar Periods schedule printed from Richard Alden Knight's Solunar Tables guides readers to plan days for peak fishing or hunting. It emphasizes hunting in good cover and fishing in productive territory during these periods.
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Lakers Rally to Take 3-2 Lead Over Bucks in Playoffs
Lakers dominated the Bucks 115-90 to seize a 3-2 series edge as rebounding and defense sparked Bill Sharman’s team. Wilt Chamberlain dominated with 26 rebounds and 12 points, while Gail Goodrich 13 points in the third quarter helped pull away. West and Goodrich each scored 22, Jabbar 28 and the Lakers hit 35 of 44 free throws.
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Top Honors for Gilmore in ABA awards sweep
Artis Gilmore of the Kentucky Colonels was named Rookie of the Year and anchored the All Rookie team after already winning ABA Most Valuable Player two weeks earlier. The league announced the honors Tuesday.
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