Colts Change Owners Rise Behind Baltimore Sale
Baltimore Colts switch leadership as Robert J. Irsay becomes majority owner and operating manager replacing Carroll Rosenbloom who now owns the Los Angeles Rams. Irsay, tied to a Skokie heating firm, holds 51 percent of Colts stock with Bud Keland named as partner amid a flux of ownership details. Joe Thomas named general manager as the club vows to stay in Baltimore and pursue home preseason games.
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Colts Rams swap stirs LA Rams owner optimism
TOS ANGELES AP Carroll Rosenbloom owned the Rams less than a day when he said the team has a strong chance to win it all. The $19 million deal sent Robert Irsay and Willard Keland to Baltimore, trading the Colts for the Rams as they sought an Eastern market. Prothro stays coach under a five year pact, and Klosterman heads to Los Angeles as top aide.
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ABA eyeing 14 team league by 1974 75 expansion plans
Denver AP The American Basket Association trustees in Denver outlined an expansion program to add one or two teams this season, two for 1973 74, and two for 1974 75. Cities under consideration include Cincinnati San Diego St Louis Los Angeles Philadelphia Washington Anaheim Baltimore San Francisco St Paul and Minneapolis. The ABA will not bring in current NBA cities immediately and seeks to remain independent while not derailing a future merger. Commissioner Jack Dolph warned there will be no B team markets or owners. He also noted possible undergraduate draft and that his replacement will be chosen after screening extends another two weeks.
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All-Star leaders named for AL lineup in Atlanta game
NEW YORK AP Dick Allen Rod Carew Brooks Robinson Luis Aparicio Reggie Jackson Carl Yastrzemski Bobby Murcer and Bill Freehan appear highly likely to start for the American League in the All-Star Game in Atlanta on July 25. With weekend tabulation remaining to confirm the official starting eight, commissioner Bowie Kuhn reports these eight racers hold clear leads in fan voting. Allen of the White Sox leads at first base with 807,896 votes, Carew of the Twins has 632,255 for second base, Robinson of the Orioles has 782,272 for third base, and Aparicio of the Red Sox has 491,908 for shortstop.
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Fischer protest rejected in world chess match forfeit
An appeals committee upheld referee Lothar Schmid on Fischer’s forfeit loss to Boris Spassky after Fischer refused to play, staying in his hotel room over camera demands. Spassky led 2–0, with the third game scheduled as debate over the match’s fate continued amid film rights and financial stakes.
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Diving champ wins one meter title at AAU championships
Don Dunfield, 23, a University of Wisconsin graduate, won the one meter springboard title at the National AAU Outdoor Diving Championships in Lincoln Nebraska. He scored 524.61 points, beating Mike Finneran of Columbus Ohio by 30 points.
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Rayford Leads Camden Tourney in Valley Invitational
Chip Rayford of Camden shot a one stroke lead after the first round of the Cam den Miachita Valley Invitational Golf tournament in Camden Arkansas.
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Reds sweep three game series over Pirates and more
Reds sweep a three game series as Gary Nolan notches his 13th win and Cesar Gerinamou gets three hits including a homer. Reggie Cleveland limits the Braves to two hits in St Louis 2-0 win. Houston beats Chicago 7-2 behind Helms and Miller homers. Minnesota pummels Boston 10-0 with Rich Reese and Eric Soderholm driving in runs. Hal King and Rich Hand fuel Texas 5-0 over Cleveland. Detroit tops Kansas City 6-4 behind Mickey Lolich in majors.
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Trevino Shares Open Lead At Muirfield In Scotland
Super-Mex Lee Trevino and Tony Jacklin tied for the 36 hole lead at 141, one under par, as Nicklaus Sanders Player Miller Tupling Garner and Townsend lurked within one stroke. Trevino praised the mild weather and warned that scores would stay high as nerves shape the outcome.
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Precedent set in Colts swap in NFL history
The Associated Press reports Carroll Rosenbloom traded the Baltimore Colts for the Los Angeles Rams, creating a franchise swap precedent. Robert Irsay and Willard Keland aided by purchasing Rams stock for 19 million dollars, then swapping for the Colts. the move won approval from NFL commissioner Pete Rozelle. Meanwhile Dallas acquired Ron Sellers from New England, and Duane Thomas missed practice with the Super Bowl champions.
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Browns WR Gary Collins threatens retirement plan
HIRAM Ohio AP veteran wide receiver Gary Collins told owner Art Modell and coach Nick Skorich he will retire unless traded to the Washington Redskins or the New York Jets. The ten year veteran, who set many club receiving records, has been hampered by injuries and lost his starting position last year. He announced the decision in a letter Thursday.
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Baseball Standings and Results from Hope Star Published Week
League standings and Thursday results include Houston and Chicago, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, St Louis, Atlanta, Montreal, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and New York. Upcoming schedules list Friday Saturday Sunday matchups across American and National Leagues with notes on pitchers and key batters.
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Solunear Tables Schedule of Solunar Periods
The schedule of solunar periods is presented and notes it is taken from Richard Alden Knight's Solunar Tables. The text urges planning days to fish in good territory or hunt in good cover during these periods, though the fragment ends abruptly with garbled words.
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