George to Try Again in 1970 Belmont comeback bid
Dad George, once the Belmont favorite, seeks a return to form in the Dwyer Handicap at Aqueduct. The $75,000-added race features top four-year-old rivals and a large national program including Hollywood Golf Cup, Blue Hen Stakes, and Monmouth Oaks. Unity Hall and Deceit head a strong field in the Blue Hen while Missile Belle rivals Office Queen in the Monmouth Oaks.
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New York
Hollywood Park
California
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Deceit
Unity Hall
Delaware Park
Office Queen
Missile Belle
New Jersey Oval
Artington Park
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Liberty Bell
Detroit
Tropical Park
Lincoln Downs
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Naskra
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Count Alibel
Baffle
Fiddle Isle
Pleasure Seeker
Neurologe
TLV Commercial
Fairfleet II
Maker
Rock Burner
de Cteno
Cathy Honey
Capercalle
Brazen Brother
Johnson Named New Executive of American Baseball
New York AP reports Johnny Johnson, a longtime New York Yankee official, is named administrative officer of baseball Johnson, 48, was appointed by Commissioner Bowie Kuhn to replace John McHale who resigned to become president of the Montreal Expos Johnson's duties include administration of the World Series and other league matters through his new post
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NEW York
Johnny Johnson
New York Yankee
Baseball
Johnson
Bowie Kuhn
John McHale
Montreal Rapos
U S Wrestlers Struggle At World Freestyle Meet
In Edmonton the United States faced trouble in preliminary rounds of the World Amateur Freestyle Wrestling Championships. Defending champ Fred Fozzard lost 10-6 to Ivan Ivanov of Bulgaria in the 180 pound division. Rich Sanders of Portland weighed out of the 174-pound class. Ernie Fulton replaced Ed Millard but was disqualified for too many cautions. Other U.S. winners included John Morley, Bob Douglas, Mike Young, Don Behm, Wayne Wella, and Bill Harlow in various weights.
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Edmonton
United States
Fred Fozzard
Stillwater
Okla
Ivan Ivanov
Bulgaria
Rich Sanders
Portland
Ore
Ernie Fulton
Vancouver
Ed Millard
King City
Ont
Larry Kristoff
Edwardsville
U.S
John Morley
New York
Bob Douglas
Ames
Iowa
Mike Young
Salt Lake City
Utah
Don Behm
Lansing Mich
Wayne Wella
University of Oklahoma
Hill Narrowly Misses World Record in US France Meet
Arkansas State hurdler Thomas Hill won the 110 meter hurdles at a United States versus France track meet, finishing only a tenth of a second behind the world record. He edged Marcus Walker of Hope Star in the event.
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Paris
Arkansas State University
Thomas Hill
United States
France
Hill
Marcus Walker
Post 5th in Public Links Tourney
Eddie Post of Fort Smith Ark shot a par 72 Thursday and moved into a tie for fifth in the National Public Links Golf Tournament. Post 36-hole total 149 seven behind leader Ted Meier Joliet Ill. Ken Honeysuckle of Little Rock qualified for final 36 with 156. Honeysuckle 77 79. Cut needed 158. FILA wrestling notes: Greco Roman both Russia and United States standings and team totals.
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Eddie Post
Fort Smith
Ark
Post
Ted Meier
Joliet
Ken Honeysuckle
Little Rock
Arkansas
Honeysuckle
Hill and Walker Tie World Record Sprint Time
Hill and Walker clocked 13.3 seconds in a close 100 meter race with even start to 100 meters Hill pulling ahead late and tying the world record of 13.2 seconds set last month.
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Hill
Walker
Memorial Cancer Fund Established in Hempstead unit
The American Cancer Society started a Memorial Fund to aid families and friends in commemorating loved ones who died of cancer or other causes. Memorial gifts are acknowledged with a Memorial Card, support research, education, and service, and can be sent to Mrs. Olin Purtell at 1120 W. 7th Hope. Also, Terry Driscoll, former Boston College star, signed a three year deal with the Detroit Pistons reportedly worth $100,000 per year, after passing on pro offers to play in Italy.
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American Cancer Society
Olin Purtell
Hempstead County
Purtell
W. 7Th
Hope
Detroit
Terry Driscoll
Boston College
Italy
Detroit Pistons
National Basketball] Association
Driscoll
Pistons
Cross bearer travels coast to coast to lift U S spirit
Rev Arthur Blessitt, 29, carries a 105 pound wooden cross on a 3500 mile trek from Los Angeles to Washington D C to Call the nation back to God and brotherhood. He expects to reach Washington July 18 and met with mixed reactions from onlookers and police as he tours cities in a bid to spur a spiritual awakening among Americans.
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New York
Arthur Blessitt
Los Angeles
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New York City
Washington
America
Mr. Blessitt
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Hollywood
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Capitol
Southern Baptist Convention
El Paso Blasts Travs in Texas League rout
El Paso Sun Kings pounded Arkansas 12-5 in Little Rock with an 18 batters used in a six run fifth. John Rivers led with a homer and three singles while Lloyd Alien pitched eight hits for his seventh win. Arkansas starter Bruce Von Hoff took the loss. Ted Bashore hit a three run homer in the 10th for Memphis in a 3-0 win over Dallas-Fort Worth. AmARillo crushed Shreveport 10-2 and Albuquerque defeated San Antonio 8-1.
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Ark
el Paso
Arkansas
John Rivers
Sun Kings
Lloyd Alien
Bruce von Hoff
Ted Bashore
Memphis Blues
Dallas - Fort Worth
Memphis
Amarillo
Shreveport
Albuquerque
San Antonio
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Sears
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