Dwight Stones Sees Big Jump From Junior High To Olympic Dream
In a 1967 junior high meet Dwight Stones clears five feet and declares plans to reach college, the Olympics, and a world record. By 1973 74 he faced critics about his cocky image while maintaining confidence and aiming higher. He later shocks at the NCAA Championship with a seven foot seven inch jump.
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Munich
Messersmith Shuts Cubs As Braves Extend Winning Streak
Andy Messersmith pitched a three hitter and tied a string of six straight Braves wins with a 2-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs. Rowland Office and Rod Gilbreath drove in the runs as Atlanta moved to 6-0 in its stretch while Chicago dropped to 6 straight losses.
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Enos Cabell
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Pat Kelly
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Kelly
Rich Gossage
Black Hawks gamble to sign Orr on $3 million deal
Chicago seeks a five year $3 million pact for Bobby Orr amid knee concerns. Orr’s counsel Alan Eagleson said the signed contract was conditional and would stand even if another operation is needed. Team GM Tommy Ivan notes Orr hopes to resume his career if health permits.
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Local area players land MLB draft picks and a snub
The annual major league draft concluded with Cabrillo outfielder Ray Dahlmann taken in the 27th round by the Pittsburgh Pirates and Carlton Roberts chosen by Montreal in the fifth round. Dave Stegman was selected in the secondary phase, while George Renfroe of Lompoc was not drafted. Renfroe plans to attend Yavapai Junior College in Prescott, Arizona. Mike Bishop of Righetti and John Hansen of Santa Barbara High were also chosen by the Angels.
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Arizona
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Stars Shine At National AAU Track Championship
Dwight Stones heads a star field at UCLA Drake Stadium for the three day AAU meet as the Olympic Trials warm up. Winsor Woods Wilkins Feuerbach Powell deal with records and hope Montreal glory while Williams Randle McLean Coughlan Shorter Kardong Foster Wheeler Mann Robinson hunt titles in sprints jumps and distance.
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Frank Shorter
Carner Contemplates Men’s Open Challenge
Pro golfer JoAnne Carner says she may attempt to qualify for the men’s United States Open next year. While at Cedar Brae in Scarborough for the Canadian LPGA tournament, she disclosed the new eligibility realization after six years as a golf pro.
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Barry Tops NBA All Star Team With McGinnis
Barry received the most votes for the NBA All Star team for the second consecutive year. Joining him on the first team was George McGinnis of the 76ers, with Kareem Abdul Jabbar Archibald and Maravich completing the five.
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Frederick aims for Olympic pentathlon glory in Montreal
UPI reports 24 year old pentathlon star Lee Jane Frederick, national AAU champion, seeks long term competition beyond medals. From Orinda California she trains three and a half hours daily, plans UCLA graduate work, and expects a five way duel at Montreal with Jones Thon Sieg Pollak Tkachenko.
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