Evel Knievel Snake River Jump Shown In Santa Barbara
Evel Knievel's attempt to clear the mile wide Snake River Canyon on September 8 will be shown in color on large screen closed circuit television at the Earl Warren Showgrounds Exhibit Building in Santa Barbara. Tickets cost 10 and 8 dollars, on sale at the Showgrounds, with no home TV or radio broadcast. The program starts 1 p.m. with six daredevil acts before Knievel's leap.
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Bendetto Throws Perfect Game in Women’s Tournament
Kathy Bendetto of Portland broke the tournament strikeout record with 14 as her team beat Greenley 5-0 to eliminate Greenley from the double elimination Women’s National Fast Pitch Softball Tournament. Sun City 2 Tonawanda 0 and Indianapolis Santa Clara 0 were other Tuesday results. Day games saw Lansing 6 Valley Pa 0 and Stratford 4 Orlando 0.
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UPI
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N.Y
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Mich
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Atlanta
Stratford
Riverside Grand Prix Can-Am race canceled at Riverside
Riverside International Raceway president Les Richter cited costs not justified by competition as the sixth Can-Am race of the season scheduled for October 26-27 in Riverside has been canceled. The event will be replaced by a Formula 5000 race and two International Race of Champions events.
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Puerto Rico wins second straight American Legion title
Rio Piedras Puerto Rico capitalized on a passed ball on a swinging third strike to tie the game and beat Oregon 4 to 3 to claim the American Legion World Series title. The victory marks Rio Piedras as the fourth team in 49 years to win consecutive championships.
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Newman to chase records at Bonneville with Ferrari
Actor Paul Newman will drive a Ferrari for the North American Racing Team at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah September 22 25. Professional drivers Graham Hill and Luigi Chinetti Jr. will also man Ferraris as the team seeks to break 17 world records under sanction of the U S Auto Club and the FIA.
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UPI
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FIA
International Automobile Federation
Hambletonian Field Set for 49th Classic in Du Quoin
UPI reports a 19 colts 2 fillies and 1 gelding field for the Hambletonian at Du Quoin with a record purse of 160 thousand 150 dollars. Forecast calls for possible showers as 22 year olds trot for racing glory.
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Southern Cross Set To Face France For Cup Challenge
In Newport Australia’s Southern Cross appears favored to defeat France for a shot at challenging the United States for the America's Cup. Intrepid defeated Courageous by 1 minute 12 seconds in light winds, keeping the defender race open for a Sept. 3 deadline and races starting Sept. 10.
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Dodgers Pulled Off 12-5 Win Over Cubs
Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs 12-5 to extend their win streak to four against the Cubs while expanding their NL West lead over the Reds to three games. Jimmy Wynn and Joe Ferguson hit homers for Los Angeles as Don Sutton prepared to face Burt Hooten in the second game of the series.
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Burt Hooten
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Don Gullett
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Tony Perez
Dave Concepcion
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al Oliver
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Padres
Willie McCovey
Dave Winfield
Bob Gibson
San Diego
St. Louis
Dan
Wheels broke but team rolls on
The Detroit Wheels of the World Football League announce they are broke after 33 owners fail to fund the first year. GM Sonny Grandelius says players may not be paid, yet the team will play Philadelphia tonight led by QB Bubba Wyche once healthy.
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Allen cuts Duane Thomas after talent clashes
Washington coach George Allen ended Duane Thomas’s stint with the Redskins amid a clash with an assistant coach at a Monday night meeting. Thomas had 95 rushing yards in Super Bowl VI and led Dallas, but off field problems limited his NFL tenure.
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Malone undecided on pro contract flight and Maryland college
Moses Malone, the high school basketball star, did not board his 7:40 a.m. flight to New York to sign with the Utah Stars and has not decided whether to enroll at the University of Maryland. The ABA canceled a planned news conference, with Stars officials saying further meetings were planned as Malone weighs the multimillion dollar offer.
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Ford football days at Michigan and other sports questions
The exchange notes Gerald Ford was not a star center for Michigan, leaving in a lean senior season with one win and three touchdowns. It also covers Frew McMillan’s double handed forehand and backhand, opinions on the World Baseball League, and estimates of baseballs used, mud from the Delaware River to rub balls.
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UPI
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Sally Cook
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Greg Polk
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Calif
Rodney Walker
Pound
Wis
Delaware River
Arnold Palmer Comments Spark Political Debate
A public remark by golf legend Arnold Palmer about Richard Nixon draws criticism over whether obstruction of justice can be normal behavior. The remarks link Palmer’s sport fame to a broader political controversy as opponents question timing and intent.
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Players vote to play now. Strike later
NFL players approve playing the regular season amid a stalled contract dispute with owners. A 25-1 vote rejects the Management Council offer while keeping players in training camps and ready for season games. Ed Garvey says playing helps the game as talks resume.
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Ridgewood teacher uses golf mapping to upset US Amateur rival
George Haines a Ridgewood High School math teacher and amateur strategist, uses detailed hole maps and shot logs to fuel his play. He defeated 1973 California Open champion Mike Brannan 5 and 4 in the second round, drawing a gallery of supporters in Far Hills, New Jersey.
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Arcata 16-Year-Old Dennis Marshall Plays Baseball With One Leg
Dennis Marshall, a 16-year-old first baseman for Arcata High School, plays with an artificial right leg after a car accident at age five. Coach Dennis Pontoni praises his skill, balance, and power, noting Marshall started half the season and helped the Tigers place third in their league. He also excelled in Joe DiMaggio and Colt League tournaments, earning standout player honors in the Colt tournament and drawing praise from league president Art Thompson.
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UPI
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Northridge Dominates Costa Mesa In Costa Mesa Opener
In the SCMAF tournament first round Northridge defeated Costa Mesa 2 to 0. El Cajon topped Bernardino 14 to 1. Second round matchups set for Lompoc versus Downey at 7 p.m. and Northridge against El Cajon at 8 30 p.m.
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Southern Cal. Municipal Athletic Federation
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