Knievel vows retirement after Wembley crash at 100 mph
Evel Knievel crashed while attempting a 140-foot jump over 13 London buses at Wembley Stadium. He announced retirement over the public address system, then was taken to hospital with a crushed vertebra and other injuries. His manager said he may reconsider returning to action.
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Flyers Seek Cup Clincher As Sabres Hope Home Ice Holds
Philadelphia brings a 3-2 series lead into Buffalo for Game 6 with a chance to clinch the Stanley Cup tonight. Buffalo goalie options include Gerry Desjardins, Roger Crozier and Gary Bromley as coach Floyd Smith weighs a change. Desjardins has started all five games but won once, and Crozier gained praise after relief in Game 3.
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Warriors welcomed by 2000 fans after title win
More than 2,000 celebrants waited up to five hours for the Golden State Warriors as they returned from a 96-95 win over the Washington Bullets in Maryland. The team arrived by taxi after a plane diversion to Oakland. Acting mayor Mendelsohn declared Warriors Week.
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Indians rally behind Robinson amid suspension dispute
The Indians show unity in supporting manager Frank Robinson after a three day suspension and 250 dollar fine for a May 17 umpire incident. Players threaten a boycott of the California Angels series but Robinson urges focus on winning as Cleveland beats the Angels 9-3.
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Mohr Named NL MVP Amid All League Picks
Santa Maria's Mike Mohr, the NL's winningest pitcher, earned Most Valuable Player honors as Lompoc and Cabrillo dominated the All-League lists. Mohr led the Saints to the pennant with a 6-2 record and 1.68 ERA while Lompoc catcher George Renfroe topped the batting race at .383 with 23 hits.
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Palmer Wins Penfold PGA in Blustery Fashion
Arnold Palmer captured his 80th tour victory at Penfold on a windy Royal St. George’s course. He posted 285 for a two stroke margin over Eamon Darcy with a 71 amid 30 mph gusts, earning 24000 dollars as Ballesteros and Baiocchi trailed in a 56-player field. Darcy took 16800 dollars while Baiocchi earned 9600 and Ballesteros 4000 for fifth.
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Dodgers lose as Garrett's homer seals Mets win
Mets pull off a 6-3 victory over the Dodgers as Wayne Garrett hits a first-swing homer off Andy Messersmith after a ninth inning decision by Walter Alston. Garrett, hitting .336, delivers the decisive blow in a game that ends Messersmith's 11-game win streak.
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