Orr Wins MVP Norris Tops Defensively in NHL Awards
Boston star Bobby Orr received the Hart Trophy for MVP and the Norris Trophy for top defenseman at the NHL awards lunch, amid a Montreal Chicago Stanley Cup final clash. Gil Perreault earned Calder rookie honors, Johnny Bucyk won the Lady Byng, Phil Esposito took the Art Ross with 152 points, and Giacomin Villemure shared the Vezina. Orr joked he’d trade two trophies for one Stanley Cup as Montreal and Chicago prepared for a seven game final while Boston was ousted by the Canadiens.
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Frazier Plans September Visit to Japan for Shows
World heavyweight champion Joe Frazier may tour Japan in September for singing performances and two exhibition bouts with Japanese light heavyweights. promoter Toyoo Yukiyama of Universal Orient said Frazier would travel with his group the Knockouts and a three woman dance team the Glories, pending financial terms. Possible opponents named include Animal Fuji and Dynamite Takigawa.
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Boxing card results from three venues report draws and knockouts
In Oakland George Foreman 216 of Hayward knocked out Gregorio Peralta 195 of Argentina in the 10th. In Boston Tommy Connors 132 of Boston and Benny Ramirez 130 of New York drew after eight. In New Orleans Jack Tillman 146 of Mobile and Adrian Davis 142 of Washington D C drew after 10.
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Rozelle optimistic on NFL players strike in coming season
Canton Ohio AP commissioner Pete Rozelle said he doubts a players strike will occur in the NFL again this summer. While dedicating a Pro Football Hall of Fame addition, he noted major differences have been settled and expressed optimism both sides will resolve remaining issues before training camp.
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Nicklaus Wins Raise in PGA Tour Earnings Race
New York AP report says Jack Nicklaus won $25,000 for the Byron Nelson Classic in Dallas and now has $131,787 in year earnings and 130,607.5 tour points. Arnold Palmer remains second in money and leads the top 10 earnings list with $106,535, while Gary Player is runner-up in points with 94,144.3.
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Radiologist notes Canonero II stamina after Derby win
In Baltimore a radiologist reports Canonero II’s heart rate at 30 beats per minute during an electrocardiogram, suggesting exceptional stamina. Tests on other Preakness contenders show heart rates from 32 to 38, with Foreign Comet among the lowest.
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Kansas City Breaks Jinx of Orioles
The Kansas City Royals beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-1, ending a 23-game skid with Amos Otis and Bruce Dal Canton contributing key hits and five innings from Al Dal Canton. The Mets edged the Astros 2-1 as Bud Harrelson drove in two in the seventh. Also, Marichal earned his 2,000th strikeout and Jenkins won his sixth, while the Cardinals and Tigers posted wins in a busy Monday slate.
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Utah Stars playoff attendance steadies push to finals
Salt Palace hosts fifth ABA playoff game between Utah Stars and Kentucky Colonels as attendance hits 13,208 and six-game total reaches 77,147. Utah trails 2-2 in best of seven, with key players Beaty Jackson Robbins hobbled by injuries and fatigue.
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4th Game for Hockey Title Set Tonight
Montreal coach Al MacNeil warns of possible changes as the Canadiens prepare for the fourth game of the Stanley Cup final against the Chicago Black Hawks. Montreal rallied from a 2-0 deficit to win 4-2 and trail 2-1 in the series. Captain Jean Beliveau and Billy Reay comment on the pivotal moments and upcoming matchup.
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Indy speedman Donohue posts 177 mph lap to stun track forecasters
Mark Donohue wowed Indianapolis Speedway watchers by turning a 177.340 mph lap, second only to his 177.901 mph mark a week earlier. With four days left to qualifications, drivers resist predicting pole speed as Donohue dominates the 2 1/2 mile track and 11 drivers join the elite 170 mph club. Al Unser says he won’t forecast pole speed amid Donohue’s blistering pace.
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