Monzon Laguna battle in Buenos Aires boxing card
The Buenos Aires card features Carlos Monzon beating a cited opponent by stoppage and Ismael Laguna earning a decision over Busge Espinoza. In the American league action, Montreal, San Diego, St. Louis, and New York highlights mix with strong pitching duels and clutch hitting across multiple games. Gary Waslewski and Dick Kelley shine with one run wins for Montreal and San Diego respectively.
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Hope
Star Sports
Aapeiai Press
Buenos Aires
Carlos Monzon
Argentina
Ea Ienee Richardson
New
Ama Ismael Laguna
Acars
Panama
Ge Espinoza
Ecuador
Dick Couch
Arkansas
San Antonio
Memphis
Shreveport
Albuquerque
el Paso
Amarillo
Dallas-Fort Worth
Associated Press
L. Pet
Chicago
New York
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Philaphia
Montreal
Atlanta
Los Angeles
San Fran
Cincinnati
Houston
San Diego
San Francisco
Philadelphia
Giusti
Palmer
Wegener
Blass
Culver
Niekro
Stone
Foster
Wilson
Sadecki
Twilight
Dave Hill wins Buick Open with confidence boost
Dave Hill claimed his second tour victory of the season at the Buick Open in Flint Michigan. He credited a lighter schedule for improved form and family life, paid tribute to his wife Virginia, and noted a return to top level play after a two month break. Hill earned over 98000 this year, finishing two strokes ahead of Frank Beard and ahead of Homero Blancas, Dan Sikes, and Terry Dill in a tight leaderboard. Hill, a bluntly spoken veteran of 11 years, has faced PGA suspensions but remains a major figure in the tour.
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Dave Hill
Bob
Gene Littler
Frank Beard
Homero Blancas
Dan Sikes
Terry Dill
Hill
PGA
British Open Favorite Sick in Bed
George Archer, the U S Masters champion, was confined to bed with gastroenteritis and a cold just 48 hours before the British Open at Lytham St Annes. He said the illness may force him to enter the first round without much preparation.
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John Farrow
Associated Press
Lytham ST. Annes
England
George Archer
Thad
Archer
Reds hammered as Bench Rose Tolan homer in win
Jackson closed out the game to protect Carroll's 12th win in 16 decisions. Johnny Bench Pete Rose and Bob Tolan homered for the Reds in the contest.
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Jackson
Carroll
Johnny Bench
Pete Rose
Bob Tolan
Reds
Seattle 9 3 Romp Over Twins in Baseball Action
Seattle Pilots routed Minnesota 9 to 3 as Don Mincher and Steve Horley each had three hits after early injuries to Pilots starters. Harmon Killebrew blasted his 23rd homer for the Twins in a 7 6 win over Oakland, part of a day with multiple major league results.
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Hal Bock
Associated Press
Seattle Pilots
Harmon Killebrew
Minnesota Twins
Killebrew
Pilots
Kansas City
Don Mincher
Steve Horley
Seattle
Minnesota
Twins
Oakland
Athletics
Washington
Boston
New York
Cleveland
Detroit
Baltimore
California
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Los Angeles
San Fracisco
Atlanta
St. Louis
Houston
San Diego
Mincher
Mike Hogan
Hoviey
Danny Cater
Leo Cardenas
Cesar Tovar
Graig Nettles
Tony Oliva
Denny McLain
Dick McAuliffe
Tom Tresh
Tigers
Boog Powell
Elrod Hendricks
Orioles
Bubba Morton
Tom Mure Phy
Tommy John
Bobby Murcer
Tunis
Joe Pepitone
Mel Stottlemyre
Dick Bosman
del Unser
Bosman
Rove
Major League Leaders From The American and National Leagues
American League leaders include Carew Oliva and Killebrew in batting and Jackson in runs with 40. Home runs go to Jackson and Howard, while Harper leads steals. Pitching notes feature McMally and Lolich with strong win records. National League leaders showcase Jones and Alou in batting with Bonds and Kessinger in runs and RBIs, plus McCovey and May leading homers and Jenkins and Gibson topping strikeouts.
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Carew
Minnesota
R. Jackson
Oakland
F. Robinson
Baltimore
Blair
Killebrew
Powell
Oliva
F. Howard
Washington
Harper
Seattle
Campaneris
Mc Mally
An Lolich
Detroit
McDowell
Lolich
Jones
New York
M. Alou
Pittsburgh
Bonds
San Francisco
Kessinger
Chicago
Santo
Chicas
McCovey
Rits
Alou
Perez
Cincinnati
Kingr
Gerhicgo
Tolan
B. Williams
May
Brock
St. Louis
Baldschun
San Diego
Little League Playoff Night At K Park Produces Close Wins
CBC James Motors and Barry's split a tense night as James Motors edged Barry's 7 to 6 after a late rally in the fourth. Hope Auto fell 6 to 5 to CBC in a battle that saw Tom Johnson homer to deep center. Sheriff’s routed Lion’s 21 to 4 in Seattle as teams chased early game time limits and a slate of major league scores filled the page.
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CBC
James Motors
Sheriff's
K-Park
Barry’s
Hope Auto
Tom Johnson
Sheriff’s
Lion's
Meredith Retires From Football After 12 NFL Seasons
Don Meredith announced his retirement from professional football at 81, ending a 12 year run as SMU and Dallas Cowboys quarterback. Longtime rivalries and boos marked his career, yet champions like Vince Lombardi and Tom Landry hailed his talent, while Meredith cited a lack of desire to give 100 percent as the reason.
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Denner
Freeman Dallas
Don Meredith
Southern Methodist
Dallas Cowboys
NFL
Cowboys
Meredith
Green Bay
Cheryl
Vince Lombardi
Washington
Tom Landry
Landry
Cleveland
Long Beach Skier Chuck Stearns Aims Water Speed Record
Chuck Stearns of Bellflower California built a water ski school at Saxton Sea and designed his own skis and gear. He towed behind Ray Caselli’s Panic Mouse to set speeds of 121 107 and 122.11 mph aiming to top 130 mph. He coached Sally Younger who fell at 83 mph on a bid for the women’s record.
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Long Beach
Calif
Nea
Chuck Stearns
Bellflower
Los Angeles
Saiton Sea
Mohave Desert
Stearns
Chuck
Bob Nordskog
Viking
Ray Caselli
North Hollywood
Otto Crocker
Nordskog
Sally Younger
Hacienda Heights
Wimbledon Doesn't Get Any Easier
AP in Wimbledon England notes that the championships test endurance as much as skill with long matches and no mid match breaks. Rod Laver defeated John Newcombe for the men s singles title while Pancho Gonzales criticizes late starts and urges daylight finishes to avoid poor visibility. Tournament referee Captain Mike Gibson hints at reconsidering start times to balance tradition and practicality.
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Robert Jones
Wimbledon
England
Rod Laver
Australia
John Newcombe
Ken Rosewall
Pancho Gonzales
Rosewall
Charles Pasarell
United States
Gonzales
Mike Gibson
Barss Motorist Feels Rebel Urge After Craving Freedom
A motorist reports a greater sense of rebellion after escaping a constricted route. He recalls how bracketed delays and blocked paths pushed him toward open roads and a waiting tractor-trailer. The ordeal highlights tensions between regulation and individual travel freedom.
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Les
Travelers Win Despite Only Two Hits in 2-0 Victory
In Little Rock, the Travelers edged San Antonio 2-0 as Reggie Cleveland pitched effectively despite two hits allowed. Jose Cruz opened with a fifth inning single, Al Putz triple, and Rogers Robinson drove in the go ahead run with a sac fly. Cleveland improved to 11-4 with 10 complete games and three shutouts.
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Associated Press
Gary Waslewski
Dick Kelley
Montreal
Waslewski
San Diego
Kelley
Philadelphia
Expos
Phillies
Houston
Astros
Jack Billingham
St. Louis
Chicago
San Francisco
Atlanta
New York Mets
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Los Angeles
Detroit
Baltimore
Minnesota
Oakland
Washington
Boston
New York
Cleveland
Seattle
Kansas City
California
Wasilewski
Expo
Billy Champion
Tony Taylor
Denis Menke
Ed Splezio
Billingham
Ollie Brown
Jose Arcia
Doug Rader
Bill White
Steve Huntz
Cardinals
Cubs
Steve Carlton
Joe Hoerner
Mike Shannon
Joe Torre
Chuck Taylor
Fina
Bobby Bonds
Giants
Braves
Juan Marichal
Reds
Dunn Clendenon
Mets
Clay Carroll
Dodgers
Little Rock
Arkansas
Reggie Cleveland
Travelers
San Antonio
Jose Cruz
al Putz
Rogers Robinson
Putz
Reggie
Pat Jacquez
Randy Cohen
el Paso
Dallas-Fort Worth
Sun Kings
Amarillo
Gary Ryerson
Miguel Puente
Tex
Albuquerque
Memphis Blues
Shreveport
Mumphils
Water Skiing Made Easy By William J Clifford
Instruction on learning water skiing begins on dry land with proper binding fit and a towline hold. Gradually increase pull, rock forward on heels, stand upright, and keep legs extended. Rise with legs not arms.
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William J. Clifford
Amerian Water Ski Association
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