Fights, NFL talks mark crowded sports page
Sports roundup leads with boxing results from Chicago and Akron detailing Olivares and Baird victories. NFL owners meet in Baltimore amid a stuck, high tension bargaining with the NFLPA as mediation begins and college all star plans hang in the balance.
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Star Sports
Canton
Associated Press
Chicago
Ruben Olivares
Mexico City
Shunji Chiyoda
Japan
Akron
Ohio
Doyle Baird
Ellis Poole
Lockport
Syracuse
N.Y
Billy Backus
Canastota
Manny Gonzalez
Washington
Kheel
NFLPA
Halas
Hunt
NFL
Casper Greens Four Ball Team in 200,000 Open
Bert Greene partners with golf great Billy Casper in the National Four Ball Championship at Laurel Valley Golf Club. The event features 60 two man teams with Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus as favorites, while Greene recovers from a left shoulder tear and Casper projects future status beyond the Big Four.
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Palmer
Jack Nicklaus
Nicklaus
New York
Michigan
George Archer
Bobby Nichols
Ken Still
Gene Littler
Dave
Mike Hill
Bruce Devlin
Bob Charles
Miller Barber
Don January
Greene
Casper
Gary Player
Gary
South Africa
Bert
U.S
Dal Canton Stars As Pirates Win In Relief Start
Bruce Dal Canton started and earned the win in Pittsburgh's 5-3 victory over the Mets, boosting the Pirates' NL East lead. With three starters sidelined, Dal Canton delivered 7 2/3 innings and exits as he eyes a return to the bullpen. Other results include Houston past St Louis 13-9 and Dodgers 12-10 over Montreal.
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ED Schuyler JR
Associated Press
Bruce Dal Canton
Pittsburgh Pirates
Dal Canton
Pirates
New York Mets
San Diego
Cal Canton
Bob Veale
Bob Moose
Steve Blass
Houston
St. Louis
Los Angeles
Montreal
Chicago Cubs
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Milwaukee
New York Yankees
Boston
California
Oakland
Washington
Cleveland
Chicago White Sox
Minnesota
Detroit
Baltimore
Kansas City
Bud Harrelson
Padres
Nate Colbert
Murrell
Tom Seaver
Baseball standings and results in the American and National Leagues
Standings and daily results show Baltimore leading the AL East with 59 wins, Detroit and New York trailing, plus Minnesota and Oakland atop the West. In the NL, Pittsburgh and New York lead, with key batting and pitching leaders listed, and notable Wednesday results including Baltimore 4 Kansas City 3 in 13 innings.
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Baltimore
Detroit
New York
Boston
Cleveland
Wash'n
Minnesota
California
Oakland
Kansas City
Milwaukee
Chicago
Washington
Palmer
Drago
Niekro
Blyleven
Associated Press
F. Robinson
Yastrzemski
Tovar
Killebrew
J. Powell
A. Johnson
Harper
Cardenas
B. Robinson
Carl Yastrzemski
Hed Sox
Dasight
Caltoriva
Bob Bolin
Brewers
New York Yankees
Perranoski seals 24th save as Twins beat Tigers 2-1
Ron Perranoski earned his 24th save in a 2-1 Minnesota win over Detroit after Jim Perry's 15th victory. Harmon Killebrew drove in both Twins runs, while Don Wert had Detroit hits. The Orioles also won in 13 innings to extend their streak against Kansas City to 19 straight.
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Tom Saladino
Associated Press
Ron Perranoski
Minnesota Twins
Baltimore Orioles
Kings
Kansas City
Perranoski
Detroit
Jim Perry
Twins
Tigers
Orioles
Royals
California
Boston
Angels
Oakland
Washington
Milwaukee
New York
Cleveland
Chicago
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Atlanta
Houston
St. Louis
Philadelphia
San Francisco
San Diego
New York Mets
Los Angeles
Montreal
Ron
Bill Rigney
Perry
Killebrew
Don Wert
Harmon Killebrew
Mickey Lolich
Chico Salmon
Baltimore
Pat Kelly
Lou Piniella
Bob Oliver
Ed Kirkpatrick
Cookie Rojas
Carl Yastrzemski
Angels Yaz
Yastrzemski
Reggie Smith
John Kennedy
George Thomas
Tom Egan
Roger Root
Darold Knowles
Senators
Felipe Alou
Knowles
Joe Rudi
Dick Green
Dave Duncan
Paul Casanova
Ted Savage
Bob Burda
Brewers
Yankees
Bob Bolin
Umpire Firing Case Hears From Cronin and Others
The American League plans to call witnesses at the National Labor Relations Board hearing into the 1968 firing of umpires Bill Valentine and Al Salerno. Cronin testified he knew of umpires’ whereabouts but was unaware of union activity. Valen tine and Salerno claim firing related to attempts to organize a bargaining unit. The hearing, after eight days, may conclude with Davidson issuing a recommendation subject to board and federal review.
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S'Peven
AL Cohen
Boston
American League
National Labor Relations Board
Bill Valentine
al Salerno
James Gerner
League
David Davidson Davidson
Ain
Washington
Henry Kalleher
Valentine
Salerno
Joe Cronin
Kalleher
Cronin
Chicago
National League Umpires’ Organization
Baseball Commissioner’s Office
Davidson
Vien
International League
Croni
Cronies
U S Runners Meet Soviets in Leningrad Track Clash
U S track and field team faces strong Soviet opponents in Leningrad at Lenin Stadium. Coach Leroy Walker notes the new asphalt track will challenge runners, especially hurdlers, as workers finish lane painting. Americans arrive with mixed results from recent meets and no practice on the track before competition begins.
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Michael Johnso
Associated Press
Leningrad
U.S
Leroy Walker
Durham
N.C
Lenin Stadium
Walker
Jaan
Rdp
Amerians
France
Jeningrad
Tim Volmer
US. Army
Lanin
Stuttgart
Richey Falters Then Recovers In Western Championship
In Cincinnati Patricio Cornejo of Chile pushed defending champion Cliff Richey before losing 6-0 3-6 6-3 as Richey battled concentration issues. Top seed Ken Rosewall won 6-2 4-6 6-3 over Jim McManus, while Ray Ruffels upset Joaquin Loyo-Mayo 8-6 6-1 to reach third round. Nancy Richey defeated Gail Hansen 6-0 6-1 in women’s second round. Doubles saw Casals and Chauntreau drop Israel and Lany Kahigis 6-1 6-1, and Hewitt/McMillan beat Pothast and Gorman 6-4 7-5.
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Cornejo
Richey
Ken Rosewall
Australia
Jim McManus
Berkeley
Calif
Ray Ruffels
Ruffels
Joaquin Loyo-Mayo
Mexico
Clark Graebner
New York City
Graebner
Wimbleton
Madison Square Garden
Clark
Nancy Richey
San Angelo
Tex
Gail Hansen
Palo Alto
Linda Tuerg
Metaire
Becky West
Jackson
Miss
Hasemary Casals
San Francisco
Gai Chauntreau
Paris
France
Litalaem
Lany Kahigis
Indonesia
Bob Hewitt
Frew McMillan
South Africa
Bob Pothast
Cuperfino
Tom Gorman
Arcadia
Mrs. King Undergoes Knee Surgery
Billie Jean King, famed American tennis player, underwent right knee surgery at Pacific Hospital in Long Beach, expected to spend about six months unable to walk or bend the knee. Doctors reported a successful procedure and said full recuperation would take at least a half year after release.
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Long Beach
Calif
Billie Jean King
Solunar Tables Guide for Daily Fishing and Hunting
Solunar periods are presented from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES. Plan days to fish in good territory or hunt in good cover during these times. The article invites finding the best sport each day has to offer.
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Richard Alden Knight
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