White Sox Grab Lead as They Top Yankees
The Chicago White Sox beat New York 5-2 with Dick Allen's lively bat and Wilbur Wood's knuckleball. Detroit then defeated Oakland to move a half game ahead in the AL East race as Baltimore crushed California 7-1. Other scores: Cleveland over Minnesota 5-1, Kansas City 3-0 over Boston, Houston 7-4 over New York, San Francisco 8-0 over Pittsburgh, Atlanta 9-6 over Philadelphia, Montreal 11-0 over Cincinnati, Los Angeles 3-0 over St Louis, Chicago 7-5 over San Diego. Allen hit his 32nd homer, boosting RBIs to 91. Tanner praised Allen as a blend of Ruth Hornsby and Cobb.
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Pro golf opens first doubleheader with two events
Pro golf starts its first dual tournament day with the Liggett and Myers Open and the U.S. Professional Match Play at the Country Club of North Carolina. The leader after 36 holes cannot win the L&M prize and must move to match play where Nicklaus Trevino Palmer and Weaver stand as exempt players awaiting weekend rounds.
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Olympic track stars take spotlight at Munich Games
U S and Kenya runners staged a fast pre Olympic track preview in Munich with Lee Evans leading a 1 600 relay trio. Kip Keino clocked 1 46 41 in the 800, while Larry Black struggled back from injuries and Donna Deadruff injured her ankle in the village. Rhodesia’s expulsion and Brundage’s defeat loomed as IOC elections brought Killanin to the presidency.
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Hull files suit against Hawks
CHICAGO AP Superstar Bobby Hull sues the Chicago Black Hawks challenging the NHL reserve clause. He argues the clause violates the Sherman Antitrust Act and blocks him from playing for his chosen team, the Winnipeg Jets, which offered a 2.75 million signing deal. The Hawks countered Hull violated his NHL contract by joining the Jets, with Hawks president William Wirtz saying the action serves the NHL’s interest.
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Phillies keep heat on Bowa as trade talk swirls
Larry Bowa clashed with manager Paul Owens after Philadelphia's 9-6 loss to Atlanta. Bowa warned of a possible trade and questioned his dog house status while Owens fired back, saying no player is untouchable and insisting he would trade to help the club.
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Cardinals Defensive Coach Chuck Drulis Dies Aboard Plane
St Louis defense coach Charles Drulis died of an apparent heart attack aboard the Cardinals plane en route to Houston for an exhibition with the Oilers. He was 54 and had spent 16 of his 22 NFL years with the Cardinals, after earlier stints with the Bears and Packers and coaching roles in Philadelphia and Chicago.
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Oilers Cards Meet Tonight in Houston Exh Game
The St Louis Cardinals face the Houston Oilers in Astrodome exhibition play after the death of Cardinals defensive coach Chuck Drulis. Drulis collapsed on the charter flight to Houston and died in Little Rock. Card coaches and QBs Cuozzo Hart Van Galder contend for starting roles as Oilers evaluate Lynn Dickey Pastorini.
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Broyles pleased with Razorbacks after drills in pads
Fayetteville Ark AP reports Arkansas Razorbacks will begin practicing in pads after three days of condition drills. Coach Frank Broyles says players can’t be evaluated for play or positions until pads are on, stressing speculation ends when practice resumes in full gear.
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Chiefs expect best season ever in 72
Kansas City coach Hank Stram aims for a world championship in 1972 as the Chiefs pursue their best season yet. The roster features star quarterback Len Dawson, Otis Taylor, strong drafts Jeff Kinney and Larry Marshall, standout kickers Jerre Wilson and Jan Stenerud, and a feared defense led by Willie Lanier, Bobby Bell, and Jim Lynch.
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Killanin elected to succeed Brundage as IOC president
Irish nobleman Lord Killanin, 59, elected to head the International Olympic Committee, signals a shift away from strict amateurism while promising not to clash with outgoing president Avery Brundage. He favors modernizing the movement yet opposes politicizing decisions, and takes over after the Munich Games.
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Major League Standings and Day's Results Summary
AL East leaders Detroit and Baltimore hold top spots with tight records while New York Boston and Cleveland trail. Thursday results include Chicago and New York wins, and a rain-postponed Texas Milwaukee tilt. National League leaders feature Stargell and Bench atop RBI and HR charts. pitching leaders include Carlton and Seaver with strong 9 decision marks.
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Bobby Fischer advances toward world chess title
In Reykavik Bobby Fischer pressed toward the world chess championship after a drawn 17th game with Boris Spassky. Fischer, moving first in the 18th game, held a 10-7 lead, needing 232 points to win while Spassky needed five to retain the title. The latest draw occurred five moves after play resumed.
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Solunar Tables Guide for Fishing and Hunting Schedules
The schedule of Solunar Periods, printed from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES, advises planning days to fish in good territory or hunt in good cover during these times to maximize sport.
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