Colts Aim to Make Playoffs In 1973 Season
Baltimore, two years removed from a Super Bowl, reshapes under GM Joe Thomas as 17 trades clear veterans like Unitas Matte and Bubba Smith. Head coach Schnellenberger, in his rookie year, aims to scratch into the playoffs with a young, evolving lineup led by Domres and rookie Bert Jones, while lines and secondary gain cohesion. Next: New York Jets.
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Thomas
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Tom Matte
Bubba Smith
Howard Schnellenberger
Don Shula
George Allen
Schnellenberger
McCauley
Mitchell
Nottingham
Dennis Nelson
Glenn Ressler
Mike Barnes
Roy Hilton
Joe Ehrmann
Jim Bailey
Rick Volk
NFL
David Lee
George Hunt
New York Jets
Safety renovations at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway undertakes safety renovations costing about 300000 dollars. Vice president Clarence Cagle notes the project may extend to October for construction with possible delays due to line and equipment work, aiming to reopen safely by May though some tasks may push into spring. The redesign blocks the old pit entrance and adds a new 4.4 foot wide lane from the north chute into the pits for safer access after recent fatal incidents.
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Indianapolis
Clarence Cagle
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Cagle
Speedway
Spahn and Clemente inducted as Hall of Fame ceremony halted
Warren Spahn paused his induction remarks when his brother in law collapsed at the Hall of Fame ceremony in Cooperstown. The strained moment followed by Spahn continuing to speak as medics assisted unfold beside him. Roberto Clemente was honored posthumously with his widow Vera accepting the plaque replica. Also inducted were Monte Irvin George Kelly Mickey Welch and Billy Evans.
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Buffalo
Spahn
Hall
Baseball Writers Association of America
Roberto Clemente
Vera
Puerto Rico
Nicaragua
Pirate
Bowie Kuhn
Texas Rangers
Pirates
Abner Doubleday Field
Monte Irvin
George ‘‘Highpockets
Kelly
Mickey Welch
Billy Evans
Leaders in baseball stat lines mixed league leaders
American League leaders include Carew Min .341 and Horton .337 for batting, Mayberry KC 87 RBIs, May 142 RBIs, North Oak 37 stolen bases, and Hunter Oak 10 decisions 3.92 ERA. National League leaders feature Rose Cin 158 hits and Bonds SF 94 runs, Stargell 32 home runs, Morgan Cin 44 stolen bases, and Seaver NY 168 strikeouts.
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Hunter
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Stl
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Marijuana trial opens for Reaves in Tampa
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback John Reaves waived the right to a jury as his trial began in Tampa on marijuana possession charges. Officer Mike Floyd testified he arrested the 23 year old outside a night spot on May 18. Reaves declared his innocence, calling it a mistake.
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Fla
Philadelphia Eagles
John Reaves
Mike Floyd
Reaves
University of Florida
NCAA to create three autonomous divisions in historic split
The NCAA voted 366 to 13 at a Chicago convention to form three divisions I II III. About 245 big schools go Division I, 200 in Division II, and 225 in Division III with self-determination of divisional status and new minimum championships. The governing body retains a two-thirds override for overall policy and sets a 1975-76 start for titles. The new divisions become effective at the 1974 San Francisco convention.
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National Collegiate Athletic Association
NCAA
San Francisco
Alabama Coach Bars Bikes After Player Crashes
Alabama coach Bear Bryant warns players to stay off motorcycles after two players injuries. Starting end Leroy Cook broke his foot in a recent crash and may miss two to three games. Tight end George Pugh escaped serious injury in a previous accident.
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Paul “Bear” Bryant
Leroy Cook
George Pugh
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