NBA All Stars top ABA in Nassau thriller at Coliseum
Hope x Star SPORTS reports the NBA All Stars edged the ABA All-Stars 106-104 at Nassau Coliseum after a tight, high intensity game. Stars Lanier Havlicek and Clark led scoring while Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Jerry West and Walt Frazier were notable absences amid threats of fines and suspensions from Commissioner Kennedy.
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Uniondale
N.Y
National Basketball Association Players’ Association
Bob Lamer
Detroit Pistons
Dave DeBusschere
New York Knicks
NBA All-Stars
Walter J. Kennedy
American Basketball Association
Nassau Coliseum
Kennedy
NBA
ABA
ABA All-Stars
Jack Dolph
Lanier
Pame
Milwaukee
Kareem Abdul- Jabbar
Jerry West
Los Angeles Lakers
Walt Frazier
Knicks
Frazier
Lakers
Elgin Baylor
Baltimore
Archie Clark
Boston
John Havlicek
Havlicek
Rick Barry
New York Nets
Clark
Donnie Freeman
Dallas
Woman Umpire Gets Job in New York League
Geneva ahora Ber nice Gera, a Queens housewife, will begin officiating June 23 for the Auburn Geneva game opening the New York Pennsylvania Baseball League season. A 40 year old trying since 1966, she was finally cleared after a court overturned umpire physical standards.
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Geneva
N.Y
Bernice Gera
Geneva Senators
Queens
Harrison Leads at Jonesboro in Buzick Memorial Pro-Am
Dutch Harrison shot an eight under par 63 to grab the opening round lead at the Buzick Memorial Pro-Am in Jonesboro Arkansas. He posted 32 and 31 on the Jonesboro Country Club layout with Pete Fleming Hot Springs one stroke back at 66 alongside George McKeown and Tom Austin.
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Jonesboro, Ark
Dutch Harrison
Harrison
Jonesboro Country Club
Pete Fleming
Hot Springs
George McKeown
Tom Austin
Forest Hills Country Club
St. Louis
Merchants beat Blevins 6 to 3 in Babe Ruth League action
At Legion Field Merchants defeated Blevins 6 to 3 in the opening game with Mike Hobson earning the win allowing one hit and six strikeouts. Tim Gregory and Mark Spears pitched for the losers. Key hitters included Micky McCormack Ray Rogers and Harley Sisson. First National topped Anderson-Frazier 10 to 3 with Clifford Coleman winning.
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Legion Field Merchants
Blevins
First National
Anderson- Frazier
Mike Hobson
Tim Gregory
Mark Spears
Micky McCormack
Ray Rogers
Harley Sisson
Clifford Coleman
Mike Butler
Terry Smith
Mark Harris
Larry Johnson
Anderson Frazier
Citizens Vf Merchants
Corn Belt
Frazier defeats Stander in fifth round stoppage
Heavyweight champion Joe Frazier retains the world title with a fifth round knockout of Ron Stander in Omaha. Stander, from Council Bluffs, Iowa, lasts to the fourth before a brutal body attack and facial cuts force the stoppage. Stander suffers a broken nose and multiple wounds as Frazier improves to 29-0 with 25 KOs, while Stander falls to 23-2-1.
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Omaha
Neb
Joe Frazier
Butcher
Ron Stander
Frazier
Stander
Jack Lewis
Lewis
George
Chuvalo
Oscar
Bonavena
Nebraska
Big Ron
Little League Winners Clash At K Park Results
In the first game Barry's beat Sheriff's 10 to 7 at K Park. Barry's pitchers were Paul Willis and Barry Hogan, with Wayne East leading hitters with three singles. Sheriff’s pitchers included Willis Williams Randy Elledge and Dwayne Mayfield. Larry Rhodes led losers with two hits. James Stuart hit his sixth homer of the season. In the second game Walker's Ref defeated CBC 12 to 9. Drew Easterling pitched for Walker's Ref with Dwayne Cox and Aaron Sheppard on for CBC. Wayne Allen led CBC hitters at 3 for 4. James Mtr. Co. vs Greening Ellis at 6 30 and Lion's vs Hope Auto slated for the night’s second game.
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K-Park
Barry’s
Sheriff's
Walker
CBC
Paul Willis
Barry Hogan
Barry's
Sheriff’s
Willis Williams
Randy Elledge
Dwayne Mayfield
Wayne East
Larry Rhodes
James Stuart
Drew Easterling
Dwayne Cox
Aaron Sheppard
Devout Whatley
Gary Lingard
Robbie Tefteller
Wayne Allen
James
James Mtr. Co. Vs Greening- Ellis
Lion's
Hope Auto
Indy 500 safety chief Jo Quinn keeps chaos in check
Jo Quinn, 68, Indianapolis Motor Speedway safety director, governs the 55542 acre complex during the Indy 500. He handles wrecks, drunks, prize-seekers and bands while coordinating with officials, drivers, and crowds totaling around 300000. He has held the post 27 years and works amid heat, cables and constant bustle.
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Karol Stonger
Associated Press
Indianapolis
Jo Quinn
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Tucson
Ariz
Quinn
Jim Nabors
Indiana
Purtle Signs With Arkansas State Track Team
Benton standout Tommy Purtle, the state's top high jumper and Class AAA champion, signed a national letter of intent to attend Arkansas State University. He has a 6 foot 7 inch best and is noted for his performance at the Meet of Champions. The piece also notes safety measures planned for the race day with numerous emergency responders and equipment.
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Jonesboro
Ark
Tommy Purtle
Benton
Arkansas State University
ASU
Thad Talley
Purtle
Igi
Six Million Bid for Hockey Franchises Delayed
In New York AP ten groups bid six million for NHL 17th and 18th franchises to start 1974 75. The NHL delayed choosing two bidders, citing the high quality of proposals from cities Kansas City Cincinnati Dallas Indianapolis Phoenix San Diego Washington D C and Cleveland. Final decision set for Montreal meetings June 5. Also NHL officials discussed an exhibition vs Russia with William Wirtz named liaison after the board approved a plan for a Russian Canadian series.
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NHL
Clarence Campbell
Campbell
Kansas City
Cincinnati
Dallas
Indianapolis
Phoenix
San Diego
Washington
D.C
Cleveland
Montreal
Hockey Canada
Russia
William Wirtz
Chicago Black Hawks
Canada
Gibson finally earns first 1972 win for Cardinals
Bob Gibson, Marty Pattin, and Skip Lockwood each earned their first 1972 victory as the day’s action featured the Cardinals beating Pittsburgh 4-2 to snap a nine game Pittsburgh winning streak. Pattin blanked the Orioles and Lockwood outdueled Mickey Lolich as Milwaukee won 2-0. Mets edged Cubs 3-2 on Willie Mays’ 14th inning hit, Yankees topped Cleveland 2-0, Minnesota over Texas 6-5, and Kansas City beat California 5-2.
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Herschel Nissenson
Associated Press
Bob Gibson
Marty Pattin
Skip Lockwood
Gibson
St. Louis Cardinals
Pittsburgh
Pattin
Boston Red Sox
Baltimore
Lockwood
Detroit
Mickey Lolich
Milwaukee Brewers
Tigers
New York Mets
Chicago Cubs
Willie Mays
New York Yankees
Cleveland
Minnesota
Texas
Kansas City
California
Pirates
Richie Hebner
Ted Sizemore
Lou Brock
Matty Alou
Orioles
Don Baylor
Red Sox
Tommy Harper
Luis Aparicio
Pat Dobson
Aparicio
Ellie Hendricks
Hendricks
Duane Josephson
Terry Crowley
Brewers
Lolich
Mike Ferraro
Ellie Rodriguez
Tiger Stadium
Dave Bristol
Milwaukee
Billy Conigliaro
Phil Meeler
Conigliaro
Mays
Mets
New York
Chicago
Bill Hands
Carmen Fanzone
Tom Phoebus
Duffy Dyer
Rusty Staub
Cleon Jones
Fritz Peterson
Yankees
Dick Tidrow
Bobby Murrer
Roy White
Olympic Close Contest at U S Women's Trials
Long Beach California AP reports a tight race between Cathy Rigby and Linda Metheny at the U S Women's Gymnastics Olympic trials. Through two days Metheny led after compulsories while Rigby slid on uneven bars. Metheny scored 9.60 on balance beam to take the lead with 70.00 points.
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Long Beach
Calif
U.S
Cathy Rigby
Linda Metheny
Miss Rigby
Miss Metheny
Champaign
Safe Boating Lights Rule for Night Skippers
The notice outlines required navigation lights for boats at night including a white aft light visible from all directions, a red forward light visible 22 degrees aft of port, and a green forward light visible 22 degrees aft of starboard. Small sail and rowboats exempt, must carry a bright hand lantern near other boats. Includes purchase offer for an unusual cassette recording and workbook to help youths learn sailing, with a $6.98 payment to Safe Boating, newspaper box in South Norwalk.
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South Norwalk
Conn
Selunar Tables Schedule From Knight Solunar Works
Selunar Tables outline daily hunting and fishing windows taken from Richard Alden Knight's Solunar Tables. Plan trips to fish in good territory or hunt in good cover during peak periods to maximize sport potential each day.
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Richard Alden Knight
Baseball Standings and Leaders From A P Late Season Snapshot
The National and American League standings show New York leading the NL East with 26 wins, Pittsburgh 20, and Chicago 17. St Louis beat Pittsburgh 4 2 in Thursday action while New York edged Chicago 3 2 in 14 innings. In the AL, Cleveland is 18 12 atop the table with Detroit 17 14, and batting leaders include McCraw Cle and Pinson Cal with strong runs and 40 hits by Piniella KC and Alo mar Cal.
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Associated Press
National League
W.L. Pet. G.B
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Pittsburgh
Chicago
Montreal
Philadelphia
St. Louis
West Houston
Los Angeles
Cincinnati
Atlanta
San Diego
San Francisco
McAnally
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Pizarro
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Briles
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Reed
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Nolan
Downing
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Roberts
Seaver
Wise
McCraw
Cle
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Cal
Tovar
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D.allen
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Piniella
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D.nelson
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Thompson
D.johnson
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Aparicio
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Rudi
Oak
Cash
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Duncan
R.jackson
P.kelly
Kaat
G.perry
Cie
Lolich
Coleman
Torre
Stl
Sanguillen
Pgh
Morgan
Cin
Watson
Htn
Kingman
Stargell
Hun
Brock
Richie Karl Leads Atlanta Golf Classic After First Round
Richie Karl, an unknown pro with under 10000 in career earnings, shot six under 66 to lead the Atlanta Golf Classic by one stroke. Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, and Lee Trevino trailed. Nicklaus cited short game sloppiness and later withdrew from Memphis due to a virus.
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ED Shearer
Associated Press
Atlanta
Richie Karl
Karl
Jack Nicklaus
Gary Player
Lee Trevino
Houston
Bob Lunn
Bert Yancey
Ken Still
Dave Hill
Kermit Zarley
Lou Graham
Tommy Aaron
Doug Sanders
Homero Blancas
Atlanta Country Club
Nicklaus
Memphis
Baseball Probe Ends in Silence
The NFL’s image suffered from a now-disbanded federal grand jury in Cleveland that investigated football for 18 months and was dismissed without indictments. Commissioner Pete Rozelle said the league has no recourse and that headlines harmed credibility. The note also lists NFL actions: selecting Kansas City for the 1974 AFC NFC Pro Bowl, extending the Chicago All-Star Game through 1974, and reelection of George Halas and Lamar Hunt to key posts.
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New York
National Football League
Cleveland
Pete Rozelle
Rozelle
NFL
Kansas City
George Halas
Chicago
Lamar Hunt
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