Rave horses, UCLA USC clash and pre fight bets teased
The article blends racing and college basketball gossip as UCLA and USC loom over the L'Anita Handicap and a potential playoff matchup. It notes betting chatter, Wooden and Boyd accolades, and odd ties to Jerry Perenchio and boxing hype with Frazier Ali pre fight commentary. It also references international horses and jockeys and a curious Queen Mary link to Long Beach fame.
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UCLA
Trojan
Bob Boyd
USC
Bruin
J. 0. Morgan
Pop
Trojans
Som Bill
Crescenza Valley High School
Verbum Dei
Idaho State fires basketball coach Dim Miller
Dim Miller was fired Monday as head coach of Idaho State University basketball by athletic director Dubby Hart. Miller had coached at ISU since 1967 and posted a 4.1 win percentage during his tenure.
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Pocatello Buaho
Phi
Dim Miller
Idaho State University
Dubby Hart
Miller
List
SAAT
The Hawk claims pennant dream as incentive package
Ken Harrelson speaks of a New York backer offering at least 150 million if he hits 45 home runs this season, with escalating payments for more. He aims to break Al Rosen's Cleveland record and even contemplates playing next year for no salary. He emphasizes a desire to focus on golf and personal fun while acknowledging the Cavaliers' financial troubles.
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PALM = SPRINGS
Ken Harrelson
New York
Carl
al Rosen
Rosen
Bowie Kuhn
Baseball
Indians
Jim Morse
United States Trust Co
Boston
Alvin
Cleveland
Alvin Dark
NBC
Peacock
Angels
Harrelson
Hawk
Hanrelson
Augusta
Pebble Beach
Commissioner’s Office
Ken
Hawk) Harrelson
Haimtramck
Mich
Cardinals edge Tigers as Torre and Carlton spark win
Joe Torre hit a homer and drove in two runs while Steve Carlton scattered five hits in six innings to lift the St. Louis Cardinals to a 4-3 exhibition victory over Detroit. Torre, last Cardinal to sign, boosted his value with early batting practice and a fourth inning homer. Leron Lee's pinch single in the eighth provided the decisive run. Carlton, 19-game loser in 1970, cited his holdout and training prep as factors in his rebound readiness this spring.
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ANGEL
Tom Murphy
Letty Phillips
Murphy
Cleveland Indians
Angels
Tribe
Cowan
Jim Spencer
Chico Ruiz
Cleveland
Graig Nettles
Jim Maloney
Maloney
Tokyo Orions
Andy Messersmith
Dick Walsh
Joe Azcue
Walsh
Azcue
Arcue
Bowie Run
Indians
American League
Joe Cronin
Chariie Fintey
Jim Freoosl
Palm Springs
Jim Deneff
Tony Conialarto
Richie
Holtville
Bradford
Aloma
Nelfles
Ruiz
Hrrish
Repolfib
Higgins
Angels A. Es
Angels G
Spencer Meites
Berry Netties Loweinstein
A. Foster
Austin
Handret
Marhemehtky
Fisher
Berry
Fost
We” Sager
Foster
Macemehl
Fosser
A — Orr
Tore
Carlton
Cards
Detroit
Torre
St. Louis
Leron Lee
Baseball playoff plan eyed as round robin could be used
O'Malley pitches a four to five game round robin playoff with two defeats eliminating teams, mirroring football plus concerns over home territory. Feeney and the commissioner weigh the concept, while Dodgers idle in Grapefruit League practice and prepare for Orioles game then Senators in Florida with Sutton and Singer slated to start.
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O'Malley
Chub Feeney
Dodger
Dodgers
Gordon Verrell
Newhan
Jim Lefebvre
Sian
Verrell
Miami
Baltimore Orioles
Washington Senators
Pompano Beach
Don Sutton
Bill Singer
Senators
Swimmers Lewis and Larsson Share Road to Barcelona Fame
Dave Lewis recalls years of tough conditioning propelling him to seek world records in the 200 meter medley at the Barcelona Games while Gunnar Larsson details his rise from a Barcelona junior to Olympic contender. Gambril’s guidance shaped their paths as they adapted to American training and coastal life.
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Gambril
Gunnar
Barcelona
Larsson
Mexico City
Don
Cal State
Indiana
USC
Stanford
Long Beach
Tamith
Lous Beach
Woman Driver Kills World Cycle Champion in Wisconsin Race
A Mercedes driven by a woman crashed into a pack of riders near St Prefers dit e, killing world champion Jean-Pierre Monsers instantly. A warning car led the leaders by about half a mile with another car 100 yards ahead, but the driver appeared to miss the warnings. Monsers was married with one child.
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Bolom
Worman
Jean-Pierre Monsers
Beteai
Cofftenabeat
Beatrice Gera sues baseball for $25 million over umpire bid
Beatrice Gera, a 39 year old NYC housewife, sues organized baseball in Manhattan Supreme Court for refusing to hire her as an umpire. She aims to be baseball's first woman umpire after years of pursuing the role. The suit seeks $25 million in damages.
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Beatrice Gera
Organized Baseball
New York City
Manhattan Supreme Court
Baseball
Pacific worries 49ers before Salt Lake City game
Cal State Long Beach coach Jerry Tarkanian told sportswriters he is impressed by Pacific after seeing them on television and notes their standout center John Ciamelli and shooter Bob Thomason. He questioned Pacific’s rebounding and recalled last season’s neutral-site loss in the International City Classic.
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John Wooden
Basketball Coaches Assn
Boyd
Wooden
Association
Adolph Rupp
Cal State Long Beach
Jerry Tarkanian
Long Beach
UCLA
Tarkanian
Cal State
49Ers
Salt Lake City
Pacific
John Ciamelli
Vreal
Bob Thomason
Tdo
Jaicksonville
Farkanian
Backus Beats Gallois In Non-Title Welterweight Fight
In Paris at the Palais Des Sport Billy Backus of Syracuse won a 10 round non-title decision over Frenchman Robert Gallois. Backus, the current welterweight champion, was floored in the fifth but recovered to drop Gallois three times and secure a close victory. Gallois held eighth ranking by the World Boxing Association. High school golf.
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Paris
UPI
Billy Backus
Syracuse
N.Y
Robert Gallois
Palais Des Sport
Backus
Jose Napoles
Gallois
World Boxing Assn
Exhibition notes and results from Clearwater and spring games
A crowded box of exhibition scores from Clearwater Florida includes the Tokyo Giants Philadelphia Chicago and New York games with runs errors and home runs. Key performers include Takahashi Sekimoto Yamaguchi Yoshida Mori Reynolds Jackson Wilson Ryan Mariscal McDaniel and Munson. Numerous line scores and upcoming games across cities like Pompano Beach and Tampa are listed with multiple W L pitchers and HRs noted.
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Clearwater
Fla
Tokyo Giants
Philadelphia
Takahashi
Sekimoto
Yamaguchi
Yoshida
Mori
Reynolds
Jackson
Wilson
Ryan
Johnson
Hisse
al Orlando
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Minnesota
Seaver
Sadeck
Grote
Kaat
Boswell
Woodson
Ratliff
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Weis
Kranenool
Dodgers
Baltimore
Miami
Tokyo
Orlens
Angels
Palm Springs
Calif
Boston
Washington
Pompano Beach
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Poppy St
Wray
Frazier
Clay
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League of Nations
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Alvaro Pineda
Mexico
Fernando Alvarez
Chile
Robert None
Philippines
Bill Shoemaker
Ack
Klac
Jim Mealy
Hanalei Bay
Silver Tones
George Main
Witgover
Tittle
Santa Anita
Wingover
Frazier-Ali
Jack Kent Cooke
Jerry Perenchio
Hwomolers
Perenchio
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Palos Verdes
Ron Hme
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Bsison
Perlwh
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Warnack
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Mesa
Cardinals
Joe Torre
Steve Carlton
St. Louis Cardinals
Dave Lewis
Sors
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ABC
James
Snake) Williams
TCU
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Carr
Williams
John Roche
South Carolina
Sidney Wicks
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Mississippi
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LaSalle
Artis Gilmore
Jacksonville
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Western Kentucky
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Colorado
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Marquette
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United Press International
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Pacilla
Chen
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Yount
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Howard
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Chaney
Rader
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Main Street Hawks
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Suaigh
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The
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