Flood Quits Baseball Fleeing Money Woes Abroad
Curt Flood fled the country amid financial troubles including a bad business venture in St. Louis, back taxes, and ex-wife child support claims. The 33 year old, previously a Cardinal star, told reporter Ted Williams he would return to baseball with the Senators, though time away left him struggling with reflexes and batting. Bob Short offered support but Flood left Washington in turmoil, his salary partly still owed.
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Alstons gamble pays off as Pirates top Dodgers 7 5
In a strategy maneuver against the Dodgers Willie Stargell delivered a 400 foot homer after Bob O’Brien walked Roberto Clemente with two outs and a runner on second to tie 5-5. Stargell then won it for Pittsburgh. Other NL results include Mets, Reds, Giants, Astros, Cubs wins.
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Frazier Will Not Defend Title Until 1972
World heavyweight champion Joe Frazier said he will not fight again for the title this year and plans to tour Europe with his rock group The Knockouts. He added he will give Muhammad Ali a return match next year when ready and would also fight George Foreman anytime contracts are signed.
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Oscar Robertson fuels Bucks to 3-0 lead in NBA finals
In Milwaukee the Bucks beat the Bullets 107-99 as Oscar Robertson sparked a late surge to extend the series lead to 3-0. Earl Monroe of Baltimore blamed fatigue and poor form after a groin injury as the Bullets faced a daunting comeback in the decisive games ahead.
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Football dropouts debate on SC campus
On the USC campus, former USC standout Chip Oliver and ex NFL linebacker Dave Meggyesy urged a panel on sports in society while USC coach John McKay and assistants were unavailable due to a luncheon. Oliver and Meggyesy criticized football as dehumanizing, sparking a reply from Mary Montgomery, USC offensive tackle and Broncos draft pick.
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Cabrillo Girls Defeat Lompoc In Dual Track Meet
Cabrillo High girls sweep to 66-43 over Lompoc with Colleen Carter winning the 220 and shot put and Debbie Chapin taking the 440 league record. Sandy Burrell wins three events for Hill, while Cabrillo sets records in sprint medley and 880.
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CIFSS Track Marks Lead CIF Contenders
The CIF Southern Section top marks through April 25 list stars like Ned Fletcher Muir 9.5 in 100 and Tony Drzyzosiak Garden Grove 48.1 in 440. Other leaders include Devon Trahan Saddleback 20.8 220 straight, Anthony Veney Centennial 1 52.9 in 880 alongside Paul Cummings Righetti 1 57.11, with several Santa Barbara County placers such as Charlie Jackson Lom and Bill Cheadle Dos Pueblos among event leaders.
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New Directors Elected To Thoroughbred Racing Board
John J. Finley Jr. and Patrick J. Rooney were elected to the Thoroughbred Racing Association board of directors. Rooney is Art Rooney’s son and Steelers owner. Bill Sabatine was traded from the Falcons to the Chargers. Richard F. Ordyna named athletic director and head basketball coach at Purdue Calumet.
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Red Sox rediscover power pitching in 10-3 win over Brewers
Boston relies on Carl Yastrzemski's two doubles and Sonny Siebert's strong start as they rout Milwaukee 10-3. Siebert earns his fourth win, adding a solo homer, while a Brewers triple play cannot prevent the victory. other AL results include Oakland over Baltimore 5-4 and Detroit beating Kansas City 2-1 in 10 innings.
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Flood Leaves Madrid UPI Reporters Shunned
Curt Flood quit baseball for a second time while his suit on appeal remained. He checked out of a Madrid hotel at 7 a.m. and headed to the airport, refusing to comment to newsmen as he departed.
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Stars Rally Past Pacers In Deciding ABA West Final
Utah Stars defeated Indiana 108 101 in game seven to advance to the ABA final against Kentucky. Coach Bill Sharman urged patience at halftime as Utah surged with 41 points in the third period led by Red Robins and Glen Combs. Billy Keller led Indiana with 33 points.
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