Old Men of Indy Race Scene Defies Age for Front-Row Qualifying
In Indianapolis the age label fades as veteran drivers A J Foyt Gordon Johncock and Bobby Unser secure front-row spots for the 500. Doctors note drivers average 35 with youthlike reflexes, while Johncock urges more rookies to push the field.
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Indy Front Row
Indianapolis
A.J. Foyt
Gordon John
Bobby Unser
Foyt
Steve Olvey
Speedway’s Hospital
John Hanna
Lloyd Ruby
Unser
Johncock
Warriors take 2-0 lead in NBA finals with 92 91 win
Golden State survives a frantic finish to beat Washington 92 91 and move two games up in the championship series. Rick Barry made two clutch free throws with 23 seconds left as coach Al Attles credited grit over a tense fourth quarter.
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San Francisco
Golden State Warriors
al Attles
Washington
Warriors
Attles
Rick Barry
Warriors Stun Bullets in Cow Palace Thriller
Golden State edged Washington 91 90 at the Cow Palace in a clash that kept the series tight. Barry led the Bullets with 36 points while Riordan scored late and Chenier had 30, but Riordan’s last shot clanged off as Hayes gathered the rebound before the buzzer.
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Golden State
Cow Palace
Bullets
Mike Riordan
Washington
Barry
Chenier
Keith Wilkes
Charles Johnson
Riordan
Elvin Hayes
Warriors
George Johnson
Hayes
Barry Goldwater
Possible Montreal Games Move Looms Over 1976 Olympics
IOC debate in Lausanne weighs options as Montreal strikes stall stadium and village work. Mexico City's mayor signals readiness to host if needed, while Killanin insists the Games will be held somewhere and not postponed. Officials mention Los Angeles and Tehran as alternative sites.
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Lausanne
Switzerland
Montreal
Mexico City
Eduardo Hay
Mexico
Twas
International Olympic Committee
Olympic Village
IOC
Octavo Centies
Lord Killanin
Killanin
Hay
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Brady named K State aide to football staff
Glenn Doc Brady 36, former head coach at Wisconsin Milwaukee and Chadron State, named administrative assistant to Kansas State University football staff. He will handle recruiting administrative affairs and academic counseling. Brady posted 10-10-2 at Wisconsin Milwaukee in 1973-74 and 8-2 at Chadron State in 1972.
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Manhattan
Kan
Glenn
Doc’ Brady
Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Chadron State
Kansas State University
Ellis Rainsberger
Brady
Lawrence High track coach Tom Waller to resign
Lawrence High School track coach Tom Waller plans to submit his letter of resignation after eight seasons. He cited multiple reasons and says he may continue teaching math at LHS. The 37 year old, from Seneca, previously coached at Hayden High in Topeka and Grand Island Central Catholic.
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Tom Waller
Lawrence High
Waller
Grand Island
Neb
Central Catholic High
St. Benedict's
Benedictine) College
Atchison
Hayden's Sloan Signs With Kansas State
Topeka Hayden star Kevin Sloan signed a letter of intent with Kansas State after leaping 24 6 34 feet at the state prep meet last weekend. His mark topped the previous best by nearly three inches and is the best high school long jump in history.
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Manhattan
Kevin Sloan
Kansas State
Yankees Beat Royals 9-3 as White, Nettles Power Win
Pat Dobson earned his first win since April 26 overpowering Kansas City 6-0 on six singles. Roy White led the attack with a triple, double and two singles while Graig Nettles homered and tripled. The Yankees, riding a three-game streak after 10 losses in 12, pushed ahead with White’s score and Nettles’s big hits.
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NEW York
Pat Dobson
Roy White
Dobson
Kansas City
White
Graig Nettles
Yankees
Paul Splittorff
Elliott Maddox
Thurman Munson
Alex Johnson
Marty Pattin
Bobby Bonds
Nettles
Steve Mingori
Bonds
Bill Virdon
Frazier Brother Signs With Kansas State Basketball
Keith Frazier the younger brother of Walt Frazier signed a national letter of intent with Kansas State University. The 6 foot 1 guard from Douglass High School Atlanta averaged 15 points 10 assists and six steals his senior year while shooting 55 percent from the field. He is the fourth player to sign with Kansas State.
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Manhattan, Kan
Walt Frazier
New York Knicks
Kansas State University
Jack Hartman
Keith Frazier
Douglass High School
Atlanta
Georgia School
Frazier
Kansas State
Indians Trade Perry Bosman for Odom in A L Season Move
Cleveland sends Jim Perry and Dick Bosman to Oakland in exchange for John Blue Moon Odom and cash. Bob MacKinnon resigns as St Louis Spirits coach to join Buffalo Braves. Jack Evans promoted to head coach of California Golden Seals. Portland joins West Coast Conference in 1976 replacing UNLV.
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Cleveland
Cleveland Indians
Jim Perry
Dick Bosman
Oakland A’s
John “Blue Moon’ Odom
ST. Louis
Bob MacKinnon
St. Louis Spirits
American Basketball Association
Buffalo Braves
National Basketball Association
Oakland
California Golden Seals
National Hockey League
Jack Evans
Seals
Salt Lake
San Diego
University of Portland
West Coast Athletic Conference
University of Nevada-Las Vegas
1975 AIAW golf championship set for Oro Valley
The 1975 Association of Inter collegiate Athletics for Women golf championship will be held at Oro Valley Country Club June 18 through 21. The 72 hole tourney covers 6,250 yards on a par 73 course with 60 schools entered. Rollins College defends team title and Mary Budke of Oregon State is defending individual champion.
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Ariz
Association of Intercollegiate Athletics For Women
Oro Valley Country Club
University of Arizona
Rollins College of
Winter Park
Fla
Mary Budke
Oregon State
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Volkswagen
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