Reds Brace for Crucial 10-Game NL Showdown
Cincinnati gears up for a pivotal road swing against San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Houston after trades shuffle the roster. Sparky Anderson says the Reds must outplay the top clubs to stay in contention as Johnny Bench Pete Rose and newcomer Dan Driessen step up. Rose nears 2,000 career hits while Norman shines in a 5-hit shutout debut against Pittsburgh.
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Los Angeles
Houston
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Pete Rose
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Bench
Dodgers
Reds
Pittsburgh
Fred Norman
Joe Morgan
Dan Driessen
Ron Bryant
Norman
Akron Woman Seeks First Female Rifle Coach Post
Nancy Worsencroft, four time Akron letterwinner from Barberton Ohio, aims to become the universitys first female rifle coach next season She earned the No 2 spot as a senior and led Akron to a Western Michigan meet title while earning Outstanding Athlete of the Year nomination Her brother leaves for graduate work and she plans to join Norton schools the fall she will balance classes and coaching duties
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Associated Press
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Akron Rifle
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David
Miss Worsencroft
Norton City
Annie Oakley
Zippers
Western Michigan University
Miss Wolsencroft
Philip
Bridge Day Wins River Downs Race
Bridge Day won the six furlong feature at River Downs by four lengths. Timed in 1:11 2-5, the winner paid $3.20 $2.40 and $2.20 with Copper Pride at $2.80 and Pit Bull at $3.00. Pinky Dinky and Late Roya combined for a $42 daily double payoff.
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River Downs
Copper Pride
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Roya
Howe to sign long term deal with Aeros in WHA move
Houston Aeros in a news conference woo Gordie Howe a year after he left the Detroit Red Wings. Howe eyed a 1 million four year contract with a 500 thousand signing bonus. His sons Marty and Mark Howe had already signed four year contracts with the Aeros for about 400 thousand each. The move prompts criticism from NHL officials who object to signing teenagers and challenges NHL authority.
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World Hockey Association
Houston Aeros
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Howe Boys
Gordie
NHL
Detroit Red Wings
Bruce Norris
League
WHA
Clarence Campbell
NCAA Sets Drug Tests For Athletes
NCAA plans random drug testing for all athletes starting next fall as part of an effort to curb abuse. Pritchard notes tests aim to gather facts, not punish, and deter use by all competitors. The NCAA outlines a banned drug list while amphetamines and anabolic steroids are seen as most abused.
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National Collegiate Athletic Association
NCAA
Robert W. Pritchard
Pritchard
Senate
Birch Bayh
D-Ind
Ohio Pre-Seniors Golf Tournament Draws Huge Field
A record field of 259 golfers will start the Ohio Pre-Seniors at Brookside Country Club in Columbus. The 6,900-yard par 72 course was too wet for practice. Defending champion Vince Cirigliano returns alongside notables Jack Hesler Bob Seyler and Don Blancett. Don Albert makes his first appearance as he turns 40, the minimum age. event open to ages 40-54 and sponsored by the Ohio Golf Association.
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Brookside Country Club
Vince Cirigliano
Independence
Jack Hesler
Bob Seyler
Mansfield
Don Blancett
Zanesville
Seyler
Don Albert
Purdue
The
Ohio Golf Association
Five-Wteam AL West Race Tightens Between Sox Angels Royals
The AL West narrows as Chicago remains ahead but slips after an 11-loss stretch. Minnesota Kansas City Oakland and the Angels trail within a half to one game. Oakland beat Kansas City 9-5 while Texas beat Minnesota 7-4 and Milwaukee surged, widening gaps in the East.
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Associated Press
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White Sox
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Jim Geddes
Sox
Chuck Tanner
Jack McKeon
Royals
Jim Mason
Dave Nelson
Rangers
Brewers
George Scott
Jim Perry
Dick Sharon
Bill Freehan
Aurelio Rodriguez
Indians
Ellis Leads Pirates Past Cubs 3-1 In NL Action
Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 3-1 as Dock Ellis tops Fergie Jenkins. The win tightens Pittsburgh’s position in the NL East while Dodgers trounce Braves and Phillies outslug Mets in other results. Tyson hits first major league homer for Cardinals.
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Associated Press
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Rick Wise
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Balor Moore
Bowling Notes Ladies Doubles Leaders and Scores
Susan Ruggles and Rosella Ruggles won four games with 566 over Mary Hitchcock 631 and Joann Kesterson. Alice Arnold and Joann Mercer won three games as Vivian Ruffner 539 and Evelyn Hewlett trailed. Peggy Roach and Shaun Holcomb swept three games from Carolyn Thomas 642 and Dora Wilson. Judy Mundy and Joyce Gessels split two games each with Cheryl Wyckoff 624 and Karen Richards. Helen Smith 734 and Linda Colum ber defeated Bev Campbell 608 and Cindy Mercer provided the upset.
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Rosella Ruggles
Mary Hitchcock
Joann Kesterson
Alice Arnold
Joann Mercer
Vivian Ruffner
Evelyn Hewlett
Peggy Roach
Shaun Holcomb
Carolyn Thomas
Dora Wilson
Judy Mundy
Joyce Gessels
Cheryl Wyckoff
Karen Richards
Helen Smith
Linda Columber
Bev Campbell
Cindy Mercer
Janet Lynn to quit amateur skating after five titles
Olympic medalist Janet Lynn, 20, is expected to announce the end of her amateur career during a Chicago news conference shared with Arthur M. Wirtz. Wirtz aides say he will announce a $15 million contract involving a national figure.
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Ill
Janet Lynn
Miss Lynn
Chicago
Arthur M. Wirtz
Chicago Black Hawks
Wirtz
U.S
Florian Nowicki
Rockford Morning Star
Hollywood Ice Revue
Sonja Henie
Janet
Peggy Fleming
Jerry Hutchison To Defend Trapshoot Crown At Vandalia
Jerry Hutchison of Logan will travel to Vandalia to defend his 1972 title at the 87th annual Ohio State Trapshooting Championships. He is joined by Mick Bowlby Charlie Pidcock Jack Neal and Gene Lauriskey as top area entrants for the AmA teur Trapshooting Association grounds event.
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Logan Rt. 2
Jerry
Lake Logan
Vandalia
Hutchison
Mick Bowlby
Logan Rt. 1
Charlie Pidcock
Millfield
Jack Neal
Athens
Gene Lauriskey
Murray City
Ohio State
Amateur Trapshooting Association
Ron Peters
Hugh McKinley
ATA
Ohio
Bobby Mieczkowski
Winterville
Richard Smith
Newcomerstown
Laura Christopher
Brunswell
Ed Elam
Dayton
Slick Time Wins Scioto Downs Feature at 2 03
Slick Time paced the $1,300 feature at Scioto Downs in 2 03, finishing 7 3/4 lengths ahead of Avalon Jerry. The win, a new lifetime mark, marked Slick Time’s second straight victory, with payoffs of 15 60, 8, and 6 80. Avalon Jerry paid 24 40 and 11. Gay Irish returned 4 60.
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Ohio
Slick Time
Scioto Downs
Avalon Jerry
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