Knievel Jump Promoters Plan Idaho Gorge Run
Twin Falls Idaho plans show Evel Knievel’s Skycycle jump over the Snake River gorge requires 1.1 million dollars in liability insurance 200 toilets 65 police 2 fire trucks helicopter ambulance five doctors 50 water taps two fences a 10000 dollar bond and an official airplane sticker. Promoters from Top Rank Inc seek 50 000 spectators to fill the launch area and comply with county mass gathering rules. Knievel could earn six million dollars if the jump proceeds Sunday September 8.
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Layne Hired as CCNY Basketball Coach
Floyd Layne returns to CCNY as head basketball coach becoming the program’s first black leader. The news conference will announce Layne’s appointment after his standout 1949 50 CCNY season that saw the team win both the NIT and NCAA titles.
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Dodgers win dramatic 11th inning rally against Giants
Dodgers overcome a 3-1 deficit to beat the San Francisco Giants 6-3 in 11 innings on Jimmy Wynn’s three run homer. The victory keeps LA 2 games up on Cincinnati in the NL West with a crucial weekend in Cincinnati ahead. Joe Ferguson hit a tying homer in the ninth as Charlie Hough finished the last three for the win. The result tightens a tight NL race while Boston suffers a seventh straight loss and Boston’s hold on first in the AL East tightens.
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Benje Williams tours Mongolia with the U S wrestling team
A two week Mongolia leg on the Amateur Athletic Union tour featured Benje Williams and ten American wrestlers, aging 17 to 20. They faced national and city teams in Ulan Bator before sellout crowds, with Williams winning two of three matches including a comeback pin. The trip mixed culture and sport with stark conditions and unique local customs.
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Bulls Acquire Guokas in Trade with Braves
Chicago Bulls announced the acquisition of guard Matt Guokas from Buffalo in exchange for guard Bob Weiss. The deal also includes the Braves' second draft choice in both 1975 and 1977. Hubert Green and J C Snead were prime contenders at the Southern Open after Monday's finish.
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Salnikov Leads Soviets To 79 70 Victory Over U S All Stars
Alexander Salnikov scored 28 points as the Soviet Union’s basketball team topped the U S College All Stars 79 70 to even the six game series at one win each. Rich Kelley led the U S with 14 points while Ron Lee and David Thompson each had seven. The Russian coachs protested rough play and the teams schedule Spokane and other cities for upcoming games.
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