Vida Blue to sign 1972 contract with A's for 63000
Vida Blue the Oakland A's young left hander arrived in Boston and prepared to sign a 1972 contract worth 63000. He accepted the deal after holding out for 92000. Finley Kuhn and Red Sox games frame the signing in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave O'Hara
Associated Press
Boston
Vida Blue
Oakland A
San Francisco
Blue
Logan International Airport
Joe Reichler
Bowie Kuhn
Athletics
Back Bay
Fenway Park
A's
Boston Red Sox
Kuhn
A’s
Charlie Finley
Finley
Chicago
Wynn Powers Astros Past Pirates with Grand Slam
Houston Astros outfielder Jimmy Wynn homered five times this season including a grand slam to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-8. Wynn, batting ahead of Lee May, added a double and single with two runs, boosting his average to .379 with 16 RBIs and 15 runs. The win tied the Astros with Los Angeles for first in the NL West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Houston Astros
Lee May
Jimmy Wynn
Astros
Pittsburgh Pirates
Wynn
Harry Walker
May
Cincinnati
New York Mets
San Francisco Giants
Philadelphia Phillies
Theos Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles
Pirates
Tom Seaver
Tug McGraw
Mets
Cleveland
Texas
Chicago
Baltimore
Minnesota
Milwaukee
California
New York
Oakland
Boston
W. L. Pet. G.B
Montreal
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Houston
Atlanta
San Francisco
San Diego
Reed
Reuss
Briles
Gullett
Wise
Fryman
Downing
Gentry
Carrithers
Renko
McAnally
Norman
Darwin
Cash
Det
D.allen
Chi
D.nelson
Tex
Min
D. Allen
D.johnson
Bal
Aparicio
Ben
Brinkman
Murcer
Pinson
Cal
Randle
P.kelly
Bando
Oak
McCraw
Cle
Patek
Blyleven
Siebert
Kekich
Bradley
Burgmeier
R.woodson
Locker
Broberg
Celtics to Stay in Boston Despite West Coast Ownership
New Celtics owners Irving H. Levin and Harold Lipton, both on the West Coast, declare the NBA club will remain in Boston. Levin and Lipton, in a San Diego rumour denial, emphasize they bought the team for love of the sport and aim to give Red Auerbach stability to continue building a champion. Ownership changes since Walter Brown’s death a decade ago are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Boston Celtics
West Coast
National Basketball Association
Irving H. Levin
Celtics
San Diego
Levin
National General Corporation
Los Angeles
Harold A. Lipton
National General
Mr. Lipton
Lipton
Red Auerbach
California
Red
Walter Brown
Boston Garden
Bruins edge Rangers in opener in Stanley Cup final
Boston built a 5 1 lead before New York roared back to tie late but Ace Bailey scored with just over two minutes left to lift the Bruins to a 6 5 win. Coach Tom Johnson lamented a letdown and promised 60 minutes of hockey in game two. Ranger coach Emile Francis praised the comeback and noted their belief they can climb out of holes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Boston Bruins
New York Rangers
Tom Johnson
Bruins
Eddie Johnston
Johnson
Rangers
National Hockey League
New York
Ace Bailey
Emile Francis
Sailing Advice for Safely Leaving Dock and Channel
The text offers nautical guidance on managing wind and current when departing a dock or avoiding rocks. It emphasizes using assistance when pushed away, pushing off rocks, and steering the stern clear of danger, with reminders about careful control and securing help as needed.
Vote of Confidence in Memphis Pros Maintains ABA Stand
Memphis ABA franchise votes of confidence from Board of Trustees after rejecting Florida financier Joseph Gregorys bid to buy the Pros. Commissioner's statement notes league will support operations until the June 13 trustees meeting when a long term solution must be presented for Memphis and the franchise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Memphis Pros
American Basketball Association
Florida
Joseph Gregory
ABA
Jack Dolph
Gregory
Memphis
Dolph
Fort Lauderdale
Kentucky Colonels
Ali Wins But Foe Thinks Frazier Will Win Again
Canadian George Chuvalo predicted Joe Frazier will defeat Muhammad Ali in a rematch after Ali’s unanimous decision over Chuvalo at the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver. Ali weighed 217½ pounds, Chuvalo 221, and Ali’s victory followed a hard fought 12 rounds with a notable cut above Chuvalo’s eye and a crowd of about 8,800 watching with a national audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ali
Frazier
Jack Stevenson
Associated Press
Vancouver
B.C
Muhammad Ali
George Chuvalo
Joe Frazier
Pacific Coliseum
Toronto
Chuvalo
Joe
Cherry Hill
N.J
George
Fittipaldi Wins Spanish GP To Tie World Title Lead
Emerson Fittipaldi of Brazil won the Spanish Grand Prix at the Ja Rama Circuit, moving to 15 points and tying Denis Hulme for the world drivers' championship lead. Jacky Ickx finished second, with Clay Regazzoni third and Andrea de Adamich fourth. only 10 of 25 starters finished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Emerson Fittipaldi
Brazil
Fittipaldi
Jarama
New
Jacky Ickx
Belgium
Ferrari
Clay Regazzoni
Switzerland
Andrea de Adamich
Italy
Surtees
New York
Peter Revson
Rodriguez Wins Sudden Death In Byron Nelson Classic
Chi Chi Rodriguez captured a sudden death playoff over Billy Casper to win the Byron Nelson Golf Classic at Preston Trail, finishing seven-under 273. Casper earned 14,300 dollars while Wilf Homeniuk Bruce Crampton and Charles Coody tied for third at 275, each winning 6,608 dollars. Defending champion Jack Nicklaus trailed 11 shots back at 284. Arnold Palmer also contended in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denne H. Freeman
Associated Press
Dallas
Chi Chi Rodriguez
Billy Casper
Rodriguez
Casper
Billy
Wilf Homeniuk
Canada
Bruce Crampton
Charles Coody
Jack Nicklaus
Arnold Palm
Penalver strengthens Amarillo push in Texas League race
Texas League action leaves Amarillo within a half game of El Paso after a 44 the win over El Paso with Penalver earning his third save in four days. San Antonio beat Midland 10 6 as Parks homered and Ortiveros drove in two. Alexandria moved within one game of Memphis with a win as Butcher got the victory. Rains postponed Arkansas at Shreveport. rematches set for tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Louis Penalver
Amarillo
el Paso
Penalver
Sun Kings
San Antonio
Midland
Alexandria
Memphis
Arkansas
Shreveport
Steve Ortiveros
Augusto Austin
Dennis Parks
Cliff Butcher
No Le Hace Prepares for Derby Run Amid Field Size Doubts
No Le Hace trains for the Kentucky Derby amid talk of 20 or more 3-year-olds and potential off tracks. Homer Pardue notes the colt’s Arkansas Derby win over 16 rivals and aims for a safe, fatigue-free run as Derby Trial entrants include Key to the Mint and Head of the River. No Le Hace has won seven of his last nine starts, with four straight as a 3-year-old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
le Hace
Homer Pardue
Pardue
Candy Spots
Parade
Paul Mellons
Key To the Mint
John Tweedy
Maribel Blum
Solunar Tables Schedule from Knight’s Tables
Solunar Periods are printed from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES. Plan days to fish in good territory or hunt in good cover during these times to find the best sport each day offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Alden Knight
One Game Stands Between Nets and ABA Title
In Uniondale New York the New York Nets defeated the Virginia Squires 146 136 to pull even at 3 3 in the ABA Eastern Division finals. Rick Barry 43 John Roche 37 and Billy Paultz 33 led New York while Julius Erving 34 Bern ie Williams 33 paced Virginia. Ray Scott 26 in reserve was limited to six and New York outrebounded 39 34 as Paultz had 14 boards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uniondale
N.Y
Virginia
al Bianchi
New York Nets
Squires
Norfolk
Bianchi
Nets
Rick Barry
John Roche
Billy Paultz
New York
Barry
Roche
Paultz
Julius Erving
Bernie Williams
Ray Scott
Erving
Australia Defeats Japan 4-1 in Davis Cup Revival
Australia won the Eastern Zone Section A Davis Cup tie against Japan 4-1 in Tokyo. Mal Anderson beat Jun Kuki 6-2 6-3 6-2 and Colin Dibley edged Toshiro Sakai 4-6 6-3 7-5 6-3 after losing to Sakai last year. Australia, losing only one doubles match, advances to face India for the zone title in about two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Mal Anderson
Colin Dibley
Australia
Japan
Anderson
Jun Kuki
Dibley
Toshiro Sakai
Sakai
India
Also Mentioned on This Page
Robert J. Gerst
By Ken Rappoport
Bud Harrelson
Tommie Agee
Rusty Staub
Cleon Jones
Jim Fregosi
Seaver
Dave Rader
Chris Speier
Ken Henderson
Dick Selma
Willie Montanez
Selma
Claude Osteen
Dodger
THE
Peter Larson
Boston State
Curry College
Curry
Houston Oilers
Pat Holmes
Negar
Ho (Ark.) Star
Hope Sports
Detroit
Kansas City
Holtzman
Culp
Clark
Stottlemyre
Bahnsen
McNally
Parsons
Perry
Bosman
Cal Canton
Timmerman
Lolich
Coleman
Carty
Stennett
Pgh
Htn
W. Davis
Garr
Morgan
Cin
Watson
Kingman
Oliver
Sanguillen
Tolan
Bonds
A.oliver
Montanez
Phi
Hebner
Cedeno
Rader
Nolan
Leaver
J.ray
Hun
Sutton
McDowell
Carlton
Mac Foster
Dave Down
Tom Keys
Tommy Paenessa
Indiana
Utah
Salt Palace
Roger Brown
Freddie Lewis
Mel Daniels
Pacers
Zelmo Beaty
Jimmie Jones
Happiness Jis
KING
Edward Imperials