NYU Athletics Face Woes As Programs Shrink
Sequences show NYU trimming sports as basketball and track join football in ending wide athletic coverage. The private university, with campuses in Washington Square and the Bronx, battles funding amid a student body over 50 000 and scattered classes, hampering a robust program. Former stars Ken Strong Dolph Schayes and Ray Lumpp are noted as past athletic heroes.
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Surprise Field Opens Fire At Mid-Am
The 11th annual Mid-American Shoot at the Sportsmen's Club West Middletown begins with open entries allowing last minute shooters. Notables include Joe Heistand from Hillsboro and John Sternberger of Trotwood, with area traps projected to dominate entries and prize money.
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Lockwood's Act Shows Jekyll and Hyde Talent
Milwaukee pitcher Skip Lockwood dominates the Chicago White Sox 4-1 on a four-hitter. Lockwood keeps his focus on his fastball and curve despite earlier brag of King Kong and Aunt Alice. Detroit beats New York 3-2, Baltimore 6-4 in 10 innings, Oakland 4-3 over Minnesota, California 5-2 in 11 over Kansas City.
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Merritt Simpson Return for Cold Montreal Trip
Cincinnati Reds reinstate pitchers Jim Merritt and Wayne Simpson to join the squad for a doubleheader in Montreal against the Expos weather permitting. Manager Sparky Anderson cites prior arm troubles and notes possible lineup tweaks including Johnny Bench at first and Pat Corrales catching. Shortstop Dave Concepcion near activation from a thumb injury.
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Downing and Healy Spark Dodgers Giants Wins
Al Downing pitched nine innings to earn his first NL win with the Dodgers in a 2-1 victory over St. Louis. Fran Healy hit a first pitch homer for the Giants in a 4-3 10 inning win over Houston, while the Cubs beat the Padres 4-3.
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NYU Drops Intercollegiate Basketball and Track for Budget
NYU president James M. Hester announced curtailment of intercollegiate basketball and track due to a 4.5 million deficit for 1969-70 and expected worsening finances. Intramural play will continue, with facilities and informal meet participation for athletes, while recruitment and athletic scholarships are scaled back to save money.
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Petty Chalks Another Win in Maryville 200
Richard Petty drove a 1970 Plymouth to win the Maryville 200 in Maryville Tennessee on Thursday night. It was his sixth victory of the year and the 125th career victory. Benny Parsons finished eight seconds behind in a 1970 Ford.
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Modell Makes Offer On Park
Cleveland Browns owner Art Modell said he would buy Cleveland Stadium if the Indians become a co partner or agree to a long term lease and if the city provides a detailed accounting of stadium expenses. He aims to sign a new 2 year lease this year and would invest over 2 million in rents and improvements if the deal proceeds.
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Machok Leads UT in All American Intercollegiate Golf
George Machok of Texas holds a one stroke lead after the second round at the All American Intercollegiate Golf Tournament. Houston and other teams vie for top positions as scores tighten.
National League West results and Friday schedule
National League West results include San Francisco 4 Houston 3 Chicago 4 San Diego 3 Los Angeles 2 St Louis 1. Friday's games list matchups: Cincinnati at Montreal, Atlanta at Philadelphia, Houston at Los Angeles, Pittsburgh at New York, St Louis at San Diego, Chicago at San Francisco.
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Baseball Scores From Thursday Night Action
Results show Milwaukee 5 Oakland 3 and 65 60. California 4 Minnesota 4A. Baltimore 6 Cleveland 4 and Detroit 3 New York 2. Oakland 4 Minnesota 3 Milwaukee 4 Chicago New York at Baltimore.
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