Flood anti trust suit against baseball heads to trial
Curt Flood's suit challenges the reserve clause as illegal. The trial before Judge Irving Ken Cooper is expected to last about two weeks in Federal District Court in New York. Flood seeks $3 million and argues Congress should act on baseball’s anti trust exemption, with appeals likely to stretch to the Supreme Court.
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WBA Names Chartvanchi Fighter of the Month
Newly crowned WBA flyweight champion Chartvanchi of Thailand named fighter of the month. WBA ratings as of May 1 warn Freddie Little to defend his junior middleweight title or face action.
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Indy 500 tentative lineup released for upcoming race
The list shows starting positions and speeds for top entrants led by Al Unser and Johnny Rutherford in the first row with drivers from Texan and Cal i fornia teams, plus Oklahoman and Pennsylvania contenders. Notable names include A J Foyt Mario Andretti Gordon Johncock Roger McCluskey and Dan Gurney among others.
Benvenuti to Fight Bethea in Adriatic Title Clash
Nino Benvenuti a shaggy haired European star faces Bethea in a 15 round title bout in an Adriatic city. Bethea nicknamed Tom the Bob beat Benvenuti by ninth round TKO in Melbourne last March and Benvenuti claims ribs were broken. Benvenuti, 32, seeks first title this year while Bethea gets first championship shot of his career.
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Old car with new clothes Johnny might surprise Indy
Johnny Rutherford, from Fort Worth, qualified second for the Memorial Day Derby front row, nearly beating Al Unser after revamping a four-year-old car. He aims to convert steady progress into improved 500-mile results, saying the same car feels like a new machine after a thorough rebuild by Mike Devin’s crew.
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Silver Slipper Ring Sparks Rematch Talk in San Diego
Ronnie Wilson of San Diego meets Polo Corona in a 10 round main event at the Silver Slipper after a brutal eight week ago clash that left both fighters bloodied. The prior bout ended with Wilson winning on a decision and Corona demanding another shot.
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Corona Seeks Rematch After Narrow Verdict
Scheduled Corona, famed by his knockout power, demands a return bout with Wilson after a controversial decision. California Athletic Commission required Wilson to rest 30 days for healing prior to a rematch. promoter Miller signs papers as rest period ends. Hicks faces Seeley in a five round opener following Rivera defeat.
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Benvenuti Faces Bethea In Comeback Title Bout
The Italian champion Benvenuti must prove endurance against Bethea after a slump three bouts, training alone in a remote Italian mountainside. Bethea, a former Golden Gloves champ from North Carolina now based in New York, vows nonstop attacking pressure and predicts a stoppage within 10 rounds.
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Bitossi wins first lap of Tour of Italy break from pack
Franco Bitossi of Italy broke from the peloton near the finish to win the first 71 mile lap of the 53rd Tour of Italy in 2 hours 38.52 minutes at 26.927 mph. Giancarlo Poli dori of Italy was second just one second back, with Albert Van Vlieberghe of Belgium third in the same group. Others in the pack included Ambrozio Portalupi Jos Havemans and Ole Ritter. Michele Cancelli Wladimiro Panizza Giancarlo Cucchietti Giuseppe Fezzardi also finished in the same time. Eddy Merckx faded to the second pack. The race covers 2 053 miles across Italy.
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Stars Rally To Win In ABA Playoff Final
George Stone scored 27 points in the second half as the Los Angeles Stars defeated the Indiana Pacers 109 to 106 to win their first ABA playoff final game. The Stars trail the series 2-1 with game four set for tonight in Anaheim.
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Robin Defeats World Champion In Billiards Opener
Robin defeats reigning world champion Ramon Ceulemans of Belgium 60-58 in 48 innings to win the opening game at the 25th World Three-Cushion Billiard Tournament at the Sahara Hotel. Ceulemans has held the title seven years. Robin qualified by finishing second at the Nationals in San Mateo. This marks the first world tournament held in the United States with entrants from Austria Germany Belgium Japan Egypt South America and the U S.
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