Mayberry Bunt Sparks Royals Rally Past Tigers 4 3
Kansas City defeats Detroit 4 3 as John Mayberry bunked for a first inning single and later homered off Vern Ruhle. Marty Pattin earned the win in his first start, striking out eight over seven innings. George Brett delivered the go ahead RBI in the eighth.
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Owners deny movement to block Kuhn re election
New York owners deny a plan to block Bowie Kuhn’s re election. George Steinbrenner and Jerold Hoffberger rejected involvement while Finley of Oakland was also named. Steinbrenner, suspended, says he would not vote against Kuhn and cannot vote during his ban. Hoffberger denies discussions with any owners about ousting Kuhn.
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Pele returns to professional soccer with New York Cosmos
The 34 year old Brazilian superstar Pele resumes his career after retirement by signing a three year contract with the New York Cosmos of the North American Soccer League. He asserts talent is God given and believes he could play until 45 or 50 if he cares for his body.
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Pele signs with Cosmos to boost U S soccer boom
At a packed 21 Club event Pete and the Cosmos announced his contract in a ceremony that drew large crowds and strong media attention. Pele, earning an estimated 4.5 to 7 million dollars over three years, will debut in an exhibition against Dallas at Randall's Island, televised by CBS.
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Rainy setback reshapes CWS as South Carolina adapts
Bobby Richardson, coaching South Carolina in the College World Series, faces a rainout that shifts the schedule and tests his pitching plans. Timmy Lewis was set to start but Earl Bass may take the mound. Arizona State and South Carolina remain top contenders with keen pitching depth as Oklahoma and Texas await Thursday matches.
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Standings Show Tight AL East Race and NL Slugfest
Baseball standings and results from an early season slate. AL East leaders Oakland and Milwaukee hover near .600 while New York and Boston trade spots. NL East features Pittsburgh and New York atop the pennant chase as rain delays reshape schedules. Ontario Open II qualifiers headline golf news with Terry Miscolczi and David Wren posting low rounds.
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Pirates pummel Reds as Stargell drives 5 runs in rout
Willie Stargell slugged three doubles and a single driving in five as the Pittsburgh Pirates lashed 17 hits to beat the Cincinnati Reds 9-5 at Riverfront Stadium. Sam McDowell earned the win in five innings, while Pat Darcy struggled for Cincinnati. The day’s action also saw the Astros top the Cubs 4-3 and the Mets blank the Giants 5-0 among other NL results.
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KU Track Men Eye Summer Meets and National Events
Kansas University track athletes plan summer action with Tad Scales and fellow freshmen at a Junior AAU qualifying meet in Knoxville, then a July 4 5 junior meet in Lincoln. Seay Smith and other Jayhawks target the USTFF Meet of Champions in Berkeley and the National AAU championships in Eugene. The sprint corps will rest this summer after a long season.
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SMU Names Allen Coach
SMU appoints Sonny Allen as head coach replacing Bob Prewitt. Allen, 39, known for a fast break style that guided Old Dominion to the Division II title, is praised for defense and controlled fast break execution by Athletic Director Dick Davis. The faculty committee confirmation follows.
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Wilt biography removed from Gaylord middle school library
In Gaylord Michigan officials pulled Wilt the Stilt Wilt Chamberlain's autobiography from the middle school shelves after a parent complaint. Superintendent Tom Gill said the book targets older students and misses the point, noting students are more focused on basketball skills than a pro player's off court life.
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Tigers Catcher Humphrey Injured After Royals Collision
Detroit catcher Terry Humphrey suffered a bruised left shoulder in a home plate collision with Kansas City's George Brett. Manager Ralph Houk said Humphrey may be out for a while, pending further evaluation by doctors.
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Borg advances to French Open quarterfinals in straight sets
Paris Swedish defending champion Bjorn Borg beat American Stan Smith 6-2 6-3 6-0 to reach the quarterfinals. In England Arthur Ashe beat Peter McNamara 57 6-2 6-2 and Tom Gorman defeated Doug Crawford 7-5 6-4 to reach the Kent Grass final 16.
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Downpour Delays Kansas Men's Amateur Qualifying
About half of the 203 golfers completed the first 18 holes before rain suspended play in the 65th Kansas Men's Amateur at Shawnee Country Club in Topeka. Leader Boyd Allen posted 73. ex-champ Frank Rose stood six over par after 16 holes. Lawrence players Doug Wallace led with 74, followed by Bill Hack 76 and others.
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Sonics Sign Free Agent Guard Gerald Edwards
The Seattle SuperSonics announce the signing of Gerald Edwards a 6 foot 4 guard from Texas Southern as a free agent. Assistant coach Bob Hopkins hoped to add a big guard to the roster while head coach and GM Bill Russell joked about assigning Hopkins elsewhere if Edwards underperforms.
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Dodgers Sign No 1 Draft Pick Mark Bradley
Los Angeles Dodgers announced the signing of No 1 draft pick Mark Bradley from Elizabethtown Kentucky along with six other selections from the June free agent draft.
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