Rhodesia Move Sparks U S Track Team Walkout Threat
UPI reports black members of the United States Olympic Track and Field Team may boycott in solidarity with 12 African nations opposing Rhodesia’s inclusion. IOC refused to reconsider Rhodesia’s admission, prompting a morning meeting where Evans and others voiced a united stand.
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Cubs Top Dodgers 5-0 Behind Jenkins Shaky Nine-Hitter
Ferguson Jenkins pitched a nine hitter for his 17th win as the Chicago Cubs defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-0. Jose Cardenal and Ron Santo drove in the first run, with two more in the first inning and three in the ninth on Don Kessinger and Cardenal hits. Singer struggled early, settled, but took the loss, dropping to 4-12 as Dodgers stranded 11.
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Don Kessinger
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Irwin and Aaron tied for USI Classic lead at midway
Hale Irwin and Tommy Aaron shared the 36 hole lead at Pleasant Valley Country Club after Irwin fired a 67 and Aaron a 69 to sit at eight under par. Lee Elder Bruce Devlin and John Mahaffey trailed with 137 138 while Schlee and others vied for a final round push as Trevino hoped to rebound after bronchitis.
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Lolich Throws Three-Hitter as Tigers Top Angels 2-0
Detroit home pitcher Mickey Lolich stymied the California Angels for a 2-0 win to move the Tigers into first in the American League East. Lolich fired a three hitter, struck out nine, and outdueled Nolan Ryan to run his record to 19-6. The Tigers scored on a Jim Northrup score and a bases loaded walk by Duke Sims. Ryan suffered the loss to fall to 12-12.
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A's blank Indians 8-0 for fourth straight win
Sal Bando and Bert Campaneris hit two run homers and Mike Hegan added a solo shot as John Odom pitched four hit ball for Oakland. The A's improved to 4 straight wins and extended their series lead over Cleveland to 12 straight.
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UPI
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Joe Rudi
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Dick Williams
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Hewitt Connors Durr Enter Golden Gate Classic
South Africa's Bob Hewitt France's Francoise Durr and Jimmy Connors join the Golden Gate Pacific Coast Tennis Classic July two week event at Golden Gate Fields race track. Hewitt and Connors come off finals at the U S Clay Court Championships.
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UPI
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Jimmy Connors
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U.S
Bowery Derelicts Choose Action Over Baseball Aboard The Bowery
On a warm Bowery afternoon several derelicts discuss sports while life on the streets remains harsh. Frank, missing both legs, prefers the Bowery’s freedom to uptown formality and laments monotony in baseball and waiting to die for Elmer, a 57 year old ex athlete with emphysema.
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Durham, Segui lift Cardinals past Giants 3 1
Rookie Don Durham earned his first big league win with a four hitter and the decisive homer for the St. Louis Cardinals in a 3-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants. Durham added two singles and left after seven with a 3 1 lead as Segui closed out the game with six hitless innings for his sixth save.
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Lou Brock
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