Pacers challenge Lakers to winner take all exhibition game
Indiana general manager John Weissert says the ABA Pacers will play the NBA Lakers anywhere and anytime to settle who is the better league. He notes the Knicks declined a similar bid after their title run and urges a response rather than press statements.
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Johnson Sparks A's 5-0 Win Over Royals
Former Phillies star Deron Johnson thriving with Oakland as designated hitter. He doubled and hit a two run homer to pace a 5-0 victory over Kansas City, boosting his batting to .301 in 18 games since joining the A's May 5.
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Lompoc Trio End Baseball Seasons At Arizona
Ex Lompoc players Stegman Harmon and Bratz wrapped up seasons at the University of Arizona. Stegman hit .276 in 37 games with 25 runs 17 RBIs five stolen bases and 3 doubles plus a homer. Harmon appeared in six games hitting .250 with 4 for 16. Bratz led JV at .293 with 24 hits and 14 RBIs. Wildcats finished 37-16 overall 13-5 in WAC.
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Liquori predicts ITA future at Von's Track Classic
Marty Liquori of the New York Athletic Club predicts the International Track Association will survive and grow crowds at next year’s meets. He touts the Von's mile as a potential national best and cites strong entry fields including Wottle and Williams, with meet manager Al Franken switching 100 yards to 100 meters to chase the world record.
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Bishop Montgomery Plays Cabrillo In CIF 3A Round Two
Today at 3 p m Bishop Montgomery meets Cabrillo in the CIF 3 A playoffs second round. Tomorrow Cabrillo hosts a swim banquet and water polo awards at the Elk's Club starting at 7 p m.
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Chinese Gymnasts Host Americans In Madison Square Garden Meet
Chinese gymnasts arrived for their first exchange with the United States and brought a spirit of friendship to Madison Square Garden. The meet drew 13,857 spectators as the Chinese edged the men after a tense night while American women won all-around honors led by Janette Anderson.
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Kuhn Sees International MLB Within a Decade
Commissioner Bowie Kuhn predicts major changes for baseball including an international league and possible world series between the United States and Japan. He cites progress in Japan and notes Tokyo and Osaka could host Pacific league teams with potential inclusion of Honolulu and West Coast cities.
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Bookies favor Unser for Indy 500 Memorial Day Race
Reno UPI report notes Bobby Unser at 5-1 and Johnny Rutherford 6-1 pole holder with Mark Donahue 6-1 in the front row. Gary Bettenhausen 8-1, Mario Andretti Al Unser and Swede Savage 10-1.
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Rams linebacker Isiah Robertson arraignment set in Orange County
Isiah Robertson of the Los Angeles Rams has an arraignment in West Orange County Municipal Court on assaulting an officer and resisting arrest. Co defendant Michael Lacy, 19, of Orange Coast College, is also charged with tussling with the officer at the Huntington Beach party last weekend.
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Golf qualifiers set for U S Open amid local rounds
About 3 500 golfers began play at Colonial in Memphis with Tom Shaw leading 71 67 138 as non exempt pros seek spots for Oakmont Open June 14 17 at Oakmont Pa Sectional qualifiers follow local rounds in two weeks for the 117 Open places Nicklaus and Trevino were among pre tourney favorites exempt from local and sectional rounds. In San Francisco three Black bartenders file federal suit to close Golden Gate Fields over alleged racist employment policies.
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