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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1973
Page
9
In a hard fought six game series the Soviets edged the U S 83 67 in Albuquerque after a 9 zip U S lead. The piece notes controversy over style and discipline and recalls earlier track fantasy matchups and college football notes involving Pat Sullivan and others.
In Londonderry a British sergeant died in hospital after being shot on patrol near the Bogside district. The attack, part of Northern Ireland’s ongoing communal warfare, marks the year’s 100th fatality and the fourth-year toll approaching 781 total. Two other soldiers were wounded in Belfast and Dungannon, listed in satisfactory condition.
Secretariat and Angle Light head a 13 horse field for the 99th Kentucky Derby in Louisville. Secretariat will start from post 10, Meadow Stable and Frank Whittaker entries loom, with Restless Jet at pole for 1 1 2 miles and a mix of notable runners including Forego Shecky Green and Our Native. The field marks the first 13-horse Derby since 1960 Venetian Way win.
The Buffalo Bills obtained running back Clem Turner and wide receiver Jack Gehrke from the Denver Broncos for an undisclosed draft choice. Bills coach Lou Saban said the Broncos asked not to disclose the pick, but it was "not very high."
Deron Johnson accepts a trade from the Philadelphia Phillies to the Oakland Athletics. The 33 year old veteran, who has played for the Yankees Royals A’s and Braves, expects a chance to prove himself at first base with the pennant holders. He batted .167 with 1 HR and 5 RBI in 12 Phillies games this season. He previously slugged 34 homers and 95 RBI in 1971.
The Blue Demon Invitational brings 13 teams to battle for the championship trophy in an inaugural slo pitch tourney. Ten local squads and three from Topeka compete Saturday at South and Elgin Woody parks with final rounds Sunday at Municipal Field.
American League top hitters include Kelly Chi .487 and Valentine Cal .397. Patek KC leads 20 runs. Mayberry KC 20 RBIs. Cepeda Ben 17 RBIs. Cal Valentine 31 hits. Rojas KC 29. NL leaders include Maddox SF batting .392 and Fuentes SF 84 hits. Wynn Htn 22 runs. Bonds SF 21 RBIs. Cantón Phi 46 strikeouts.
Eddie Crowder athletic director and coach at Colorado was absolved of blame after Big Eight Commissioner Charles Nevias stated the conference would not comment on investigations but refuted claims Crowder advised on recruitment irregularities. The report cited altered high school transcripts for Kerry Jackson and Mike Phillips at OU.
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