ABA Merges Four Teams Into NBA Ending Its Existence
The American Basketball Association ceases as four teams the San Antonio Spurs the Denver Nuggets the Indiana Pacers and the New York Nets join the NBA in a $3.2 million per club expansion, with a dispersal draft and roster freezes in effect.
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Rankin Leads Field in Hoosier Classic
Plymouth Indiana UPS Rankin leads the field at the third annual Hoosier LPGA Classic with $70 000 earned this year aiming to become the first woman to hit $100 000 in a season. Other top money winners include Burfeindt Stephenson Carner and Bradley with recent tour victories noted.
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Heidenreich Sues Bloomington Driver in Hit-and-Run
Indiana University track star Steve Heidenreich files a $500,000 suit in Monroe Circuit Court against Michael Tabereaux for injuries from a March 16 hit-and-run. Heidenreich, a top miler, suffered permanent brain and physical injuries after being struck while practicing near his Bloomington home.
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Reid Leads Open as Amateur Ricky Wins Opening Round
Mike Reid, 21, shot 3-under 67 to take a three stroke lead in the U S Open at Atlanta Athletic Club. He outplayed stars like Nicklaus and Miller while fairways ran high due to mower misadjustments. Reid’s calm bid contrasts with the big names who struggled on the rough course.
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Amateur Reid Leads U S Open After Opening Round
Mike Reid, 21, Provo Utah, an amateur, shot 67 to lead by three strokes in the U S Open. He says ams status prevents money winnings but stays calm under pressure amid questions from reporters and comparison to Bobby Jones. Al Geiberger shot 70, noting Reid's composure despite the late bogey.
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Indiana all stars face Kentucky in charity series and girls game
Indiana coach Bill Green previews the two game charity basketball series with Kentucky and a girls all star game prelude. The event features stars like Judi Warren Dave Colescott Tony Branch and Darrell Griffith with emphasis on defense rebounding and hot hands as Indiana aims to contain Griffith and turn out a balanced attack.
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Stars blank Super 16 in Linton Girls Softball action
The Stars defeated Super 16 11 to 0 as Jackie Goodman led with a first inning homer and Lorna Abrams Kathy Pope and Goodman each had two hits. In the second game the Streakers beat Swingin Demons 14 to 3 with Dayna Hardisty’s first inning double sparking a nine run frame and Zina Monier Kim Fulford Beth Rice adding two hits.
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