Expos rally to beat Padres and press NL East pace
Montreal Expos won their sixth straight by 5-3 over San Diego as Steve Renko allowed six hits in a strong start. Chicago’s Cubs won 5-4 over Houston while Baltimore beat Kansas City 8-3 and Oakland shut out New York 3-0. Williams hit a homer and three RBIs for the Cubs on his 35th birthday.
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NFL Urine Analysis Proposal Triggers NFLPA Backlash
The NFL Players Association blasted a House subcommittee's urging of urine testing for pro athletes as an outrageous move. Ed Garvey said the problem is undefined and solutions are premature while noting four players reportedly under drug-trafficking inquiry. Rozelle plans to push tougher security guidelines and will meet players in Chicago July 23.
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Chicago
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Solunar Tables from Richard Alden Knight's Tables
The schedule of Solunar Periods printed below follows Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES. Plan your days to fish in good territory or hunt in suitable cover during these eras to pursue the best sport each day offers.
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Ali dismisses murder contract reports in NY news conference
Muhammad Ali refutes claims a hit was put on him and says no one is after him. He notes his only contract is the return bout with Ken Norton. He denies danger to reveal Coxson murder links and questions the unnamed source cited by the Philadelphia Inquirer.
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Player Leads U S Open At Oakmont After Tumultuous Start
Gary Player fired a four under par 67 at Oakmont to hold a three stroke lead after the first round of the 73rd U S Open. The South African gritted through illness and operations to regain his form as Ray Floyd, Lee Trevino, and Jim Colbert stood tied at 70. Gene Littler opened even as ill players who battled health issues showed strong returns in a tournament noted for resilient comebacks.
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Babe Didrikson Zaharias
Wimbledon boycott all set for American players
At least 21 American stars prepared to boycott Wimbledon unless a British high court judge overrules the suspension of Yugoslavia's Nikki Pilic. Pilic seeks an injunction to allow him to play. ATP members sign a petition at 64 of 97 to back Pilic, risking star defections including Stan Smith.
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Can a playboy win the U S Open golf title
Ray Floyd, a 30 year old from Lake Havasu Arizona, shoots 70 at Oakmont to trail Gary Player by three. The bachelor and self described playboy says the label is overrated and that winning isn’t everything, though he gives his all on the course.
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Rose Eyes 2000-Hit Milestone With Reds
Cincinnati star Pete Rose, once cut for being small, aims to join the big league club this weekend against Pittsburgh as he nears 2,000 career hits. The 32-year-old native plans to chase 2,000 and beyond, eyeing Frankie Frisch and Willie Mays in the record books while pursuing his ninth straight .300 season.
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Big names spark bland first night of AAU meet
Steve Williams Chuck La Bepz and Steve Prefontaine led the opening day of the AAU men's track championships in Bakersfield California amid low turnout as 10 of 15 events were cancelled. La Benz won a heat in the mile trials while Williams posted 9.4 in the 100 prelims into a head wind and Prefontaine ran 13:17.8 in the 3 mile trials.
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Baseball Night Roundup From Los Angeles To Kansas City
Baseball results across the majors feature Los Angeles at Montreal and Pittsburgh at Cincinnati with notable player stats. Key pitchers Bryant and Niekro post 10-3 and 6-2 records respectively while Bonds and Stargell lead in hits and home runs and Mayberry tops runs in the American League standings.
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