Unser Seeks 200 MPH Speed Record at Michigan Oval
Bobby Unser tested the Michigan International Speedway oval aiming to break the world closed course speed record near 201 mph and win pole for Sunday's 200 mile USAC stock car race. Other contenders include Gordon Johncock Mario Andretti and Butch Hartman in a bid for front row position. A.J. Foyt sits out with a leg injury as drivers push for top speeds on the Talladega-like two mile track.
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Cambridge Junction
Mich
Bobby Unser
Michigan
International Speedway
United States Auto Club
Unser
Albuquerque
N.M
Gordon Johncogh
Hastings Mich
Mario Andretti
Savage
Michigan Oval
USAC
Roger McCluskey
Butch Hartman
Bobby
Jack Bowsher
A.J. Foyt
Patterson-Delayed Dream Fights Ali After Agosto Win
Floyd Patterson stops Pedro Agosto in six rounds in New York and eyes an Aug. 28 Madison Square Garden bout with Muhammad Ali. Patterson, 55-7-1 with 40 KOs, says he may fight Frazier if offered, and trains toward turning 38 or 39 with sharpened reflexes.
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New York
Floyd Patterson
Patterson
Pedro Agosto
Agosto
Muhammad Ali
Madison Square Garden
Ali
al “Blue” Lewis
Detroit
Dublin
Ireland
Clay Ali
Oscar Bonavena
Joe Frazier
Frazier
Rivals Golf Bond Softens Kansas State Kansas Clash
Vince Gibson and Don Fambrough teamed up at Topeka Country Club for a charity-like golf game. Gibson shot 92 while Fambrough finished 98 as the two heated rivals showed camaraderie off the field. The gathering signaled a shift from fierce hostility to a competitive yet courteous rivalry.
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Vince Gibson
Kansas State
Gibson
Fambrough
No. 6
Kansas
Sunflower State
Topeka Country Club
Don Fambrough
Jolly Green Giant
Vince
Kansas Sets 1972 Migratory Bird Seasons
The Kansas Forestry Fish and Game Commission outlined 1972 seasons for doves and four other migratory game birds. Dove season runs Sept 1 to Oct 30 with a daily bag of 10 and possession limit 20. Snipe, rails, gallinule, Virginia rails and woodcock seasons follow with specific dates and bag limits. Shooting hours are half an hour before sunrise to sunset. Seasons align with federal guidelines allowing liberal state totals.
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Pratt — the
Kansas
U.S. Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife
Finley Seeks Adolph Rupp as Memphis Club President
MEMPHIS Tenn AP Retired Kentucky coach Adolph Rupp has been offered the presidency of the Memphis American Basketball Association franchise by Charles O Finley who recently acquired the team He said Rupp is considering the invitation and has been central to his plans Finley flew to Louisville and spent three hours with Rupp to discuss the role.
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Memphis, Tenn
University of Kentucky
Adolph Rupp
Memphis American Basketball Association
Charles O. Finley
Memphis
Finley
Rupp
Louisville
League Leaders American League Batting and Pitching
Summary of top players in batting runs and home runs including Piniella of KC and Harper of Chi with key totals. Pitching leaders include Nolan and Blass with 7 decisions and Carlton and Seaver leading strikeouts.
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Katay
Scheinblum
Piniella
Harper
Ben
D.allen
Chi
Rudi
Oak
Smeore
Alen
Maghery
Rud
K.oliver
Cal
Otts
Doublus—Patek
Pintella
Wisk
Bsn
TRIPLIS —_ Blair
Bal
Homie
Bench
Cin
Kingman
Sef
Baskes
Morgatt
Brock
Nolan
Blass
Peh
Carlton
Seaver
Follmer Takes Pole at Road America in Trans Am
George Follmer of Arcadia California won the pole for the 200 mile Trans Am race at Elkhart Lake Wisconsin with an average speed of 94.255 mph on the four mile Road America course. He edged Warren Tope of Bluefield Michigan who posted 94.244 mph in his Mustang after winning the Atlanta Can Am race last week.
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Elkhart Lake
Wis
George Follmer
Arcadia
Calif
Atlanta
Warren Tope
Bluefield
Mich
Lawrence Open Tennis Highlights Top Juniors
Rayburn Topeka and Dawn Allen Lawrence win top junior singles titles in the Lawrence Open. Rayburn defeats Brad Wright 6 0 6 1 for boys 1 and Under crown while Allen beats Janet McNeely 6 1 6 1 for girls 18 and Under.
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Bill Rayburn
Topeka
Dawn Allen
Lawrence
Rayburn
Brad Wright
Miss Allen
Janet McNeely
Kansas City
Lee Rader
Chris Palmquist
Kerry Kapfer
Debbie Webb
Mark Hosking
Corey Wilson
Joel Hoffman
Jamie Hayden
Wright
Norman Postepus
Rod Pringle
Steve Knotts
Hayden
Rob MecNeeley
Kyle Unruh
Debbie Brown
Sally Sageser
Ann Newman
Eve Dreher
Rams Meet New Owner To See Rookies In Long Beach
New Los Angeles Rams president Carroll Rosenbloom introduced himself to front office staff and watched a rookie scrimmage at Blair Field in Long Beach. He was joined by Don Klosterman as the Rams discussed a return to practice for starter Bobby Childs who missed the session with a goal.
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Long Beach
Calif
Los Angeles Ram
Carroll Rosenbloom
Rosenbloom
Don Klosterman
Blair Field
Ram
San Diego Charger
Bobby Childs
Kansas
Rams
Mets rally off Padres as Schneck homers in lift from Berra
Dave Schneck, MSG draft pick of 1968, belts a two run homer for the Mets to beat San Diego 3 2 on Friday. Tom Seaver earns five hitter support as New York closes in on the Pirates in the NL East. Pirates beat Houston 5 2 as Cubs top Braves 9 8 and Reds edge Cardinals 6 3. Bonds stars for Giants in 9 1 win over Phillies while Expos pound Dodgers 9 1.
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Dave Schneck
New York Mets
New York
Schneck
Mets
San Diego
Tom Seaver
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pirates
Houston Astros
Chicago Cubs
Atlanta Braves
Cincinnati Reds
St. Louis Cardinals
San Francisco Giants
Philadelphia Phillies
Montreal Expos
Los Angeles Dodgers
Nelson Briles
Gene Alley
Pittsburgh
Houston
Briles
Astro
Lee May
Braves
Mike Lum
Pete Rose
Rick Wise
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Reds
Cardinals
Bobby Bonds
San Francisco
Philadelphia
Bonds
Juan Marichal
Gi ‘Ants
Ace
Ee Baylor Moore
Ron
Montreal
Los
Angeles
Cal Moore
Los’ Angeles
Dodgers
Expos
Palmer Blalock Lead in Four Ball at New Seabury
Sandy Palmer and Janie Blalock held a four stroke lead at halfway of the Angelo's LPGA four ball championship in MASHPEE Massachusetts. They shot eight under 64 on a rain shortened first round before Friday's play was canceled. Kathy Ahern and Peggy Wilson were two back with 68 while defending champs Whitworth and Kimball stood well behind after a 75.
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Mashpee
Mass
Sandra Palmer
Texas
Maine
Janie Blalock
New England
Angelo
Kathy Ahern
Peggy Wilson
Mary Mills
Pam Barnett
Joanne Prentice
Beth Stone
Kathy Whitworth
Judy Kimball
DCABA Tonight Schedule Features Chargers Cobras Jets Firebirds
The DCABA lineup for tonight lists Chargers versus Cobras and Jets against Firebirds at 8 15. Falcons play Hawks and Nats meet Bullets. Monday adds Chargers versus Sonics Jets against HPSBs Hawks against Falcons and Nats against Hornets. Tuesday features Falcons versus Merchants Colts versus Bullets and Cobras versus Cubs along with Shockers versus Firebirds.
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Chargers
Cobras
Jets
Firebirds
Falcons
Hawks
Nats
Bullets
Public Links Golf Tournament tightens at Coffin Course
In gusty heat Dan Elliott of Portland and John Zett Jr. Amarillo led the third round with 210 par after 54 holes. Elliott slipped to 76 ending his lead while Zett posted 72 to stay within four of the mark as Blomberg and Jackson trailed.
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Indianapolis
Coffin
Dan Elliott
Portland
Ore
John Zett Jr
Amarillo
Tex
Zett
Bob. Blomberg
Alameda
Calif
Tommy Jackson
Dallas
Blomberg
Phoenix
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