Sawchuk Death Ruled Accidental After Grand Jury
Nassau County district attorney ruled no charges against Rangers goaltender Ron Stewart in the death of teammate Terry Sawchuk. The grand jury found the incident mostly verbal with punches unlikely and ruled Sawchuk died from complications after injuries from two scuffles in a bar and at their Atlantic Beach home.
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ABA Eyes Los Angeles Star Move to Salt Lake City
Official transfer of the ABA Los Angeles Stars to Salt Lake City is expected at a Wednesday press conference. Stars owner Bill Daniels and GM Vince Boryla plan to formalize the move, with Duryea coordinating at the Salt Palace.
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Gary Player Calls For Changes In South Africa Sport
Gary Player praised South Africa as a good country but urged gradual sport reforms to comply with international thinking. He proposed white and non white qualifiers feed into top tournaments, warning that adjustments are needed and tragedy lies in choosing sport over the country. He voiced concern over Olympic and Davis Cup bans and plans to play in the U S Open and other majors.
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Holstead Wins 61st Texas Golf Title at Great Southwest
Bill Holstead Jr. of Wichita Falls captured the 61st Texas Golf Association championship at Great Southwest Golf Club with a 72-hole total of 285, finishing two strokes ahead of Guy Cullins of Denton. Cullins led late but missed a tying eagle putt on the final hole as Holstead secured victory and qualification spots to the 1971 Tex- Bs championship.
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Pan Am honors star pitcher with Hassell Award
Pan American College presents the Lou Hassell Award to Tommy Sandoval for outstanding senior student athlete. Sandoval posted a 3-12 record and helped Pan Am reach the NCAA playoff berth, earning recognition from Pan Am’s regents and a former Rice football star.
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Iowa NCAA Big Ten Probe of Iowa Athletics Recruitment
The NCAA and Big Ten announce a preliminary inquiry into the University of Iowa athletic program focusing on football recruitment and student financial aid. Sam Fahr says no specific violations or sources are identified yet and cooperation is expected from the university and athletics staff. Findings will be published as seen fit.
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Fort Worth Catcher Signs With Aggies
Fort Worth catcher Neil McKittrick signed a baseball scholarship with Texas A&M. McKittrick, listed at 6 0 and 185 pounds, earned all district honors at Western High School.
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Patek Excels as Pirates Top Dodgers in Slugfest
5 foot 4 inch Fred Patek, praised by manager Neil Murtaugh, delivered a two run triple as the Pirates downed the Dodgers 3-1 for their third straight win. Bob Veale pitched four hitter while Richie Alomar and Manny Guillén contributed. Patek’s size sparks clubhouse chatter about a past jockeying dream.
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Braves slugger Rico Carty named NL Player of the Month
Rico Carty of the Atlanta Braves was named National League Player of the Month for May by 55 sportswriters and broadcasters. He hit .448 with seven homers and 22 RBIs in 28 games, winning 44 of 55 votes. Bill Grabarkewitz finished second with .394 and 24 RBIs in 28 games. Jim Hickman and Tony Perez also received votes for top month performance.
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NFLPA seeks sole bargaining agent role before NLRB
The NFL Players Association asks the National Labor Relations Board to become the exclusive bargaining agent for all NFL players after owners refused to recognize it. John Mackey of the Baltimore Colts filed the petition, citing a demand to waive the right to negotiate minimum pre season salaries. The 1968 agreement with owners has expired.
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