Shavers KO’s Ellis in first round at Madison Square Garden
Earnie Shavers defeats Jimmy Ellis in 2:39 of the first round at MSG. Referee Valan signalled knockout amid controversy over the count. Shavers earns 12,000 dollars, Ellis 25,000, with Quarry as next opponent rumored.
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Thomas Sidelined Roy Thomas Out With Stomach Ailment
Roy Thomas of the Rocky Mount Phillies is out until next week with a stomach ailment after a 9 4 record and multiple strikeouts this season. The injury sidelines him as the Phils begin the league's second half. In Honolulu, Hawaii, UH coach Les Murakami praises Japan college all stars as a disciplined team ahead of a seven game series with the U S college all stars starting June 22 at Dodger Stadium.
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Russell's four hits spark Dodgers 13 3 rout of Braves
Dodgers beat Atlanta 13 to 3 as Bill Russell had four singles and five RBIs while Walter Alston praised his maturation. The win puts Los Angeles one game up on the Giants with 39-19 record as Ron Reed took the loss. Russell extended his hitting streak to 11 games and shares the team RBI lead with Cey and Davis.
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POG PECORD Sports News by Ostler
Scott Ostler writes on sports with a focus on local teams and standout performances. This brief column highlights recent results and upcoming games, tying player efforts to team standings and regional sports culture.
NCAA to Require Urine Drug Tests for Championship Athletes
The NCAA will require urine tests for all athletes competing in NCAA championships starting this fall. Robert W. Pritchard, chairman of the Drug Education Committee, testified before a Senate subcommittee and said the council is studying which substances to designate as prohibited drugs as efforts to curb amateur athlete drug use continue.
Village League JV Scores at Cabrillo High
In Cabrillo High games the Santa Ynez JV team beat the Cab Titans 54 to 44 with Mandy Simmons scoring 27. Cab Missiles 51 edged Lom Braves 49 with Carlton Roberts and Morehart totaling 15. Cab Rockets 42 A G 40 led by Wilde and Brian Murphy 11. Maria 57 toppled Lom Chiefs 47. Thursday opens varsity league with four games at 5 6 7 and 8 pm. spectators welcome.
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Angels Rally Past White Sox 9-2 on 10-Hit May Start
California Angels exploded for four runs in the fourth and five more in the fifth to beat the Chicago White Sox 9-2 behind Rudy May as Chicago pitchers fell apart. Eddie Fisher, Steve Kealey and Jim Geddes were knocked out early as Chicago's fading lead shrank in a tight AL West scramble.
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Mets Deny Plans to Yield Aaron 715th Homer
Two New York Mets pitchers said Kuhn’s threat to suspend any pitcher who would yield Aaron’s 715th homer was not meant seriously. Phil Hennigan called the remarks jesting and said no pitcher would give up a homer on purpose, noting players would not sleep on such a scenario.
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Bourassa Wins La Canadienne in Sudden Death Finish
Jocelyne Bourassa claimed her first professional win at the La Canadienne championship in Montreal. She sank a 28 foot pressure putt to force a sudden death with Judy Rankin and Sandra Haynie, then won on the third hole of the playoff to take the $10,000 purse. Rankin and Haynie split $5,100 for second, with Burnfevndt, Mann, and Blalock taking the other top spots.
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Bullets Hire KC Jones to Lead Washington Team
Washington owner Abe Pollin announced former San Diego Conquistadors coach K C Jones will coach the Capital Bullets on a three year contract. Pollin said Jones was hired for merit and would strive to bring a championship to Washington where a large black population.
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Valley council votes to bar ball park over girls rule
MILL VALLEY UPI The City Council approved a 3-2 vote to deny the use of the city ball park to the Little League next year if it keeps excluding girls. The issue followed Jenny Fulle, 10, who has tried to play with little success. The council also voted 5-0 to let the current season continue, with Mayor Jean Barnard among those opposing the denial.
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Smith Court Lead Wimbledon Seeds
Stan Smith of the United States and Margaret Court of Australia were named No 1 seeds for Wimbledon. Smith defends his men's singles title ahead of Ilie Nastase who is No 2. Margaret Court tops the women's seeds over Billie Jean King.
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Miller ties for fourth at Urban League pro-am in Maryland
Johnny Miller, tired after a record U.S. Open round of 63, played in the National Urban League benefit pro-am in Lanham Washington suburb and finished tied for fourth with a 69, two strokes behind sudden death winner Randy Morris at Washington.
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Frederick wins National AAU pentathlon title at Irvine
Jane Frederick of the University of Colorado Track Club scored 4 281 points to win the National AAU Women's Pentathlon Championship at UC Irvine. Her long jump of 20 10 earned 986 points and virtually clinched the meet, ranking as the year's second longest U S leap behind Martha Watson's 21 3.
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