Fischer Spassky World Chess Match Delayed Again
The Fischer Spassky world championship match resumes after a 48 hour postponement demanded by Spassky. Fischer arrived in Reykjavik after agreeing to the raised purse, while Spassky opened by calling Fischer's conduct insulting and a priest delivered his rival’s message.
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Stephens Broening
Associated Press
Reykjavik
Iceland
Bobby Fischer
Boris Spassky
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Fischer
Icelandic Chess Federation
London
Soviet Chess Federation
Max Euwe
International Federation
James D. Slater
Pearson drives Merc to split-second victory at Daytona
Don Shula grand marshal watched as David Pearson in a Mercury beat Richard Petty by a half car length after 400 miles at Daytona. Petty and Bobby Allison finished second and third in a photo finish. Follmer won in a 200-mile Trans-American race at Donnybrooke. Stewart withdrew from Canadian-American series due to medical orders after winning the French Grand Prix.
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Follmer
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Clawson
Mich
London
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Orioles win keeps pace in tight AL East battle
Pat Dobson fired a three hit 11 strikeout win as the Orioles moved into sole possession of first in the AL East with a 2-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox. The day included several notable early-season performances from rookies Lynn McGlothen and Dick Tidrow and a grand slam by Sal Bando for Oakland.
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Associated Press
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Roger Nelson
Tigers
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Boston
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Merv Rettenmund
Nelson
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Bill Slayback
McGlothen
Twins
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Danny Thompson
Juan Beniquez
Ray Corbin
Sal Bando
New York
Mel Stottlemyre
Bando
Joe Rudi
Braves-Cubs rained out sparks protest by Leo Durocher
In a Chicago rainout that halted Denny McLain's NL debut, the Braves and Cubs game was postponed as Leo Durocher protested the delay, claiming the ground crew mishandled the tarp. The protest and ruling by NL President Chub Feeney followed the eighth inning jam with runners on first and third and no outs.
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Associated Press
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Paul Casanova
Mike Lum
Casanova
Lum
Ron Reed
Seaver
Leron Lee
Padres
Nate Colbert
Colbert
Derrell Thomas
Major League Roundup From Tuesday and Weekend Standings
Major league roundup with results from Tuesday and Wednesday games across the NL and AL. Highlights include Cincinnati beating St Louis 6-1, Montreal routing Los Angeles 7-3, Houston defeating Pittsburgh 6-5, and Atlanta pounding Houston 13-9. Individual leaders cited: batting Scheinblum and Piniella atop KC, Bench and Kingman strong in NL, Lolich and Niekro among top pitchers.
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Associated Press
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Seagren Weeps After World Record Pole Vault
Seagren, 25, Olympic champion from Southern California Striders, shed tears at Eugene after setting a world record in the pole vault. He had missed months after a severe knee injury from a horse riding accident and a subsequent surgery, but returned to compete at the 20th Olympic Games. Coach Verne Wolfe praised his dedication and surprising quick comeback.
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Ore
Bob Seagren
Verne Wolfe
University of Southern California
Seagren
Ruth White Wins U.S. Women’s Fencing Title Again
Ruth White, a New York University senior from Baltimore, reclaimed the U S women’s fencing championship in Waltham Massachusetts. The 20 year old, who won 22 of 23 matches, earned a spot on the U S Olympic team.
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Ruth White
New York University
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U.S
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Bannister wins U.S. trials decathlon in Eugene
Jeff Bannister, a New Hampshire graduate, captured the U S Olympic Trials decathlon with 8120 points amid 97 degree heat. He leads 8 076 by Bennett and 7846 by Jenner to earn spots on the U S team bound for Munich and the 20th Olympic Games. He praised his rivals after the final 1500 meter run.
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Jeff Bannister
Bannister
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U.S
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Bennett
Bruce Jenner
Iowa
Munich
Goolagong Defeats Evert To Reach Wimbledon Final
Evonne Goolagong of Australia defeated 17 year old Chris Evert 46 63 64 to advance to the Wimbledon final against Billie Jean King. King crushed Rosemary Casals 6-2 6-4 in the other women's semifinal on center court. The match lasted 1 hour 35 minutes.
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Wimbledon
England
Evonne Goolagong
Australia
Chris Evert
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
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Mrs. King
Long Beach
Calif
Rosemary Casals
San Francisco
Evonne
Chris
Deuce
Grand Rapids-Sullivans Top Alaska in Haarlem Week
The Grand Rapids Sullivans defeated the Alaska Gold Panners on Tuesday night in Haarlem Baseball Week, extending their winning streak to three games. The victory showcased strong pitching and timely hitting, fueling optimism for the Sullivans’ tournament run.
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Haarlem
Netherlands
Grand Rapids Sullivans
Alaska Goldpanners
Bob Silver Captures Pikes Peak Hill Climb Title
Bob Silvers won the Pikes Peak Hill Climb in Colorado Springs with a 13:45.9 run in a 1972 stock car using independent rear suspension. Bill Daniels finished second at 14:00.4, followed by Ralph Bruning in third at 14:05.4.
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Colo
Bob Silvers
Pikes Peak
Bobby Unser
Bill Daniels
Ralph Bruning
Lawton
Okla
Soluner Tables Summary From Knight's Work
The schedule of Solunar Periods is printed here, taken from Richard Alden Knight's Solunar writings. It guides readers toward the best sport timing each day based on lunar activity.
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Richard Alden Knight
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