Pravda blasts athletes criticizes Soviet sports culture
Mikhail Safonov faces possible removal from the Soviet Olympic team after being accused of drunkenness at a Chelyabinsk event. Komsomolska Pravda also targets officials and players for unsober conduct and calls for stricter devotion to Soviet patriotism amid betting and smuggling allegations involving other teams.
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Fregosi Delivers Ninth Inning Homer Seals Angels Win
Angels rally to beat Baltimore 3-2 as Jim Fregosi hits a ninth inning homer after Vic Davalillo and Tom Murphy spark the comeback. Murphy, Davalillo, and Fregosi lead a late charge in a tight battle, with the Halos moving within one game of .500.
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Paul Blair
Wimbledon Starts Today Story
Wimbledon opens with tournament play underway as top seeds prepare for action across all courts. The page highlights matchups and anticipated favorites as fans await the year's first grass court battles.
Frazier Ramos Bout on KTLA at 7 30 PM
Joe Frazier faces Manuel Ramos in a heavyweight bout on KTLA Channel 5 at 7 30 p m Radio coverage features the Angels visiting Oakland on KMPC at 8 p m.
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Mets Beat Dodgers as Singer Falls Short of All Star Bid
New York Mets defeat Los Angeles 5-4 as Bill Singer exits in the fifth. Singer fails to win his 7th game and eyes an All Star berth despite a strong season. Helmet Day drew 56,738 at Shea while Cleon Jones drives in four runs for the Mets.
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Ernie Banks
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Bud Harrelson
Ken Boswell
Frazier Ramos title bout looms at Madison Square Garden
Unbeaten Joe Frazier defends his five state claim to the world heavyweight title against Mexico's Manuel Ramos at Madison Square Garden. The 15 round telecast could end early as Frazier boasts 20 wins with 18 knockouts while Ramos carries 15 straight wins but has been hampered by broken fists in past losses. Gate observers expect 10,000 fans and more than $100,000 in receipts. Frazier takes 40 percent of net gate and TV, Ramos 20 percent, as both men anticipate a quick finish.
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Mexico
Manuel Ramos
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Ramos
Harry Markson
Boxing For the Garden
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Illinois
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All-America Game Opens Football Season On TV
Coach Warren and others preview the Coaches' all-America game in Atlanta aired by ABC at 5:30 pm marking the start of about 145 televised games through January. Key figures include UCLA’s Gary Beban and Notre Dame’s Kevin Hardy whose Shrine Classic duel highlighted a season note. Hardy, a 6-6, 285-pound star, is viewed as a future Pro.
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