ABA Declares War as NBA Ends Peace Talks
ABA chief Walter Kennedy announced the league has broken off merger talks with the NBA and has no plans to resume. The ABA moved its Oakland franchise to Washington and signed Spencer Haywood and Billy Cunningham to Carolina, signaling a rupture in negotiations. Gardner says Cunningham will receive five fast-food franchises. Cunningham cites a brighter North Carolina future. Haywood left Detroit to turn pro amid campus and NCAA protest plans.
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Walter Kennedy
National Basketball Assn
American Basketball Assn
ABA
Oakland
Washington
Detroit University
Spencer Haywood
Billy Cunningham
NBA
Phil
Adelphia 76Ers
Carolina Cougars
Kennedy
Jim Gardner
Cunningham
Gardner
Philadelphia
North Carolina
Greensboro
Leroy Ellis
Baltimore
Clyde Lee
San Francisco
Erwin Muel
Kealey Shuts Out Orioles in Major League Debut Start
22 year old Steve Kealey pitched a 2 0 complete game shutout to beat the Baltimore Orioles in his first major league start and second pro start since 1966. Angels manager Lefty Phillips admitted lack of options and praised Kealey for courage and control as Baltimore loaded the bases in the ninth.
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Steve Kealey
Baltimore Orioles
Hale Heaven
Torrance
Steve
Idaho Falls
Angel
Lefty Phillips
Lefty
Jim McGlothlin
Clyde Wright
Kealey
Hawaii
The
Lions
Baltimore
Phillips
Angels
Fregosi
Reichardt
Joe Doakes
Cleveland
G.m. Dick Walsh
U S Cuba Face Off For World Tourney Title In Dominican Republic
The United States college team, undefeated in the 17th World Amateur Baseball Tournament, confronts Cuba in Santo Domingo for the championship amid jeers and anti American sentiment. Officials fear anti American demonstrations despite both sides receiving cheers at times. Cuba won 12 0 over the Antillas Islands as the U S pressed eight wins.
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Miami
Uss
Dominican Republic
Miami News
Cuba
Santo Domingo
U.S.A
John Crittenden
News
Crittenden
U.S
Larry Osburn
Manatee Junior College
Bradenton
Fla
United States
Ball Park
Antillas Islands
Angels at Cleveland on KMPC 4 45 p.m. Dodgers at Montreal on KFI 8 p.m.
Sports radio schedule lists Angels facing Cleveland at 4 45 p.m. on KMPC and Dodgers versus Montreal at 8 p.m. on KFI. The brief confirms two game broadcasts with station and times.
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Cleveland
KMPC
Dodgers
Montreal
KFI
Horse Racing and Dodgers Clash Highlight Evening
The schedule lists Del Mar thoroughbreds and Los Alamitos quarter horses with a 2 p.m. start, followed by a 7:45 p.m. Dodgers versus Montreal game at Dodger Stadium. Auto racing features Dune Buggies at Ascot Park at 8 p.m.
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Los Alamitos
Dodgers
Montreal
Dodger Stadium
Ascot Park
Namath Plays One Period as Raiders Rout Jets 24 6
Namath only in first quarter as Jets fall 24 to 6 to Oakland. Blanda comes off bench in fourth to throw 23 yard TD to Charlie Todd sealing win. Emblematic the Jets use reserves while Turner boots two field goals for NY.
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Charlie Todd
Tors
Oakland Coliseum
Joe Namath
Jets
Namath
Raiders
Emerson Boozer
Dan Conners
Oakland
Blanda
Daryl Lamonica
Jim Turner
Babe Parilli
al Woodall
Star Dowler Awol From Packer Camp
Green Bay Wis wide receiver Boyd Dowler walked out of the Packers training camp and did not attend a team meeting. A team spokesman confirmed Dowler had left the camp and did not participate in drills amid reports he had not signed a 1969 contract.
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Green Bay, Wis
Boyd Dowler
Green Bay Packers
National League Football League
Dowler
Dodgers Clinch Day Set for September 28
Dodgers president claims September 28 will clinch the National League West after a nine game home stand starting tonight against Montreal. Claude Osteen starts for the Dodgers against Expo pitcher Jerry Robertson as Montreal visits.
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Dodgers
Montreal
Claude Osteen
Jerry Robertson
Expos
Dodgers rookie Teddy Sizemore the plucky second baseman
Teddy Sizemore, a 24 year old rookie, charms New York with his ouija board prophecy about a September 28 clinch. Manager Walter Alston praises his defense at second and his hitting, noting a 11 game on base streak and potential move to the No 2 spot as he and the Dodgers chase the pennant.
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New York
Dodgers
Sizemore
Teddy
Mets
Pappa
Alston
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