Pole vaulters trade risk for soaring dreams
Dave Roberts of Conroe Texas emerges as a leading pole vaulter, shaping a career on science and skill. The Rice University senior, a two time NCAA champion and 1972 AAU titleholder, explains vaulting as art and physics, while contrasting with rival Steve Smith’s crowd appeal.
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Seattle
Miller claims Open title with 63 course record
John Miller, the 26-year-old San Francisco native nicknamed Joe Feast, fired a final round 63 to set an Open record at Oakmont and win the U.S. Open by one stroke over John Schlee. He totaled 279, earning $35,000 and moving earnings past the $100,000 mark for the year.mill|
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Will Grimsley
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John Miller
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San Francisco
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Julius Boros
John Schlee
Jerry Heard
Tom Weiskopf
Lee Trevino
Bob Charles
Jim Colbert
Jack Nicklaus
Gary Player
Palmer
Schlee
Weiskopf
U.S
Johnny Miller
Lahoud Leads Brewers Past White Sox With Grand Slam
Joe Lahoud powered the Milwaukee Brewers to a 15 5 win over the Chicago White Sox, belting his first two homers including a grand slam, driving in six and scoring three as Milwaukee extended its streak. The day also featured multiple AL and NL results, including Detroit 6 Minnesota 0 and Los Angeles 3 Montreal 2 in 12 innings.
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Herschel Nissenson
Associated Press
Joe Lahoud
Lahoud
Milwaukee Brewers
Chicago White Sox
Brewers
White Sox
Bush lauds AAU results in post-Olympic year
UCLA coach Jim Bush praised the 85th AAU track championships showing a strong post-Olympic squad. Dwight Stones won the high jump at 7 feet 5 inches, a world mark this year, while Buck Wohlhuter won the 880 in 1:45.6, beating Dave Wottle who finished second.
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Associated Press
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Calif
National Amateur Athletic Union
United States
Soviet Union
Jim Bush
Bush
National Collegiate Athletic Association
UCLA
Dwight Stones
Steve Prefontaine
Stones
Buck Wohlhuter
Dave Wottle
Wottle
Riva Ridge Sets Record In Massachusetts Handicap
Riva Ridge equalled a track record set by Whirlaway to win the Massachusetts Handicap at Suffolk Downs. Penny Tweedy, Lucien Laurin, and jockey Ron Turcotte celebrated as Riva Ridge earned $36,432, boosting lifetime earnings toward $1 million. Secretariat remains retirement-bound for stud later this year.
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Whirlaway
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Guy Klank
Crafth Khale
Loud
Metzger Has Perfect Day In 7-3 Astros Win Over St Louis
Roger Metzger collected four straight singles for his first major league perfect day, scoring twice and driving in another as Houston beat St. Louis 7-3. The NL and AL shares featured Dodgers, Mets, Reds, and Braves winning while Phillies and Padres split, Montgomery's Montanez drove in four for Philadelphia, Benches and Fanzone notable in Chicago doubleheader win.
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Associated Press
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Astros
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Hope Star National League Scores and matchups
Baseball results and upcoming games across the National and American leagues. Standings show New York, Milwaukee, Baltimore, Detroit and more with multiple games and doubleheaders listed, including schedules for Tuesday and Wednesday across cities like Philadelphia, St. Louis, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Montreal, Los Angeles, and San Diego.
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Little League Friday night results at K-Park
Barry's beat Sheriff's 6 to 2 in the opening game while Hope Auto edged Greening-Ellis 10 to 9. Hogan struck out four on two hits for the winners, Powers and Elledge pitched for the losers. Otis and Terry started for the victors in the second game, with five hits allowed and six strikeouts. Allen, Damon and Jones pitched for the losers. Monday schedules list Greening-Ellis vs Barry's at 6 30 and Walkers Refrigeration vs James Motor Co in the second game.
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James Motor Co
Solunar Tables Schedule for Fishing and Hunting
Solunar Periods printed from Richard Alden Knights Solunar Tables suggest planning days around prime fishing and hunting times to maximize sport opportunities. The schedule emphasizes using these periods to choose days with the best potential for successful outings in good territory and cover.
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Richard Alden Knight
Tweedy seeks review of Secretariat Preakness time
Penny Tweedy, owner of Secretariat, asks Maryland Racing Commission to review the May 19 Preakness time at Pimlico after CBS Sports Illustrated films suggested Secretariat ran faster than Canonero II. The commission may hold a public hearing if evidence and expert analysis support a change, with officials noting the race official time was adjusted from 1 55 to 1 54 2 5.
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