Leonard Uses Luck To Win Michigan 200 Mile Race
Joe Leonard, lacking the fastest car, wins the 200 mile Indianapolis style race at Michigan International Speedway after Mel Kenyon runs out of gas near the end. Wally Dallenbach finishes second, Kenyon third, Sessions fourth, rookie Lee Kunzman fifth. The event was halted twice for over an hour due to a crash injuring Merle Bettenhausen.
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Merle Bettenhausen
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Bobby Allison
Trenton
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Richard Petty
Plymouth
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Cecil Gordon
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Jackie Stewart
Graham McRae
New Zealand
Elkhart Lake
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Skip Barber
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Joe Niekro Fires Perfect Game With Mud Hens
In Toledo Ohio Joe Niekro pitched a 2 0 win no runs no hits against the Tidewater Tides a day after being released by the Detroit Tigers. He signed with the Mud Hens just before the game and improved his record to 2 2 with a 4 07 ERA in 31 innings with the Tigers.
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150 Go After 20 AGC Berths
Akron Ohio AP reports a field of 150 golfers compete for about 20 remaining berths in the American Golf Classic M44 field. The $150000 prize event starts Thursday on Firestone Country Club South Course with practice rounds Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Akron, Ohio
Firestone Country Club
Ohioans Score In Drag Races At NHRA Nationals
Three Ohioans won non professional classes at the NHRA Summer Nationals in Englishtown New Jersey. Bob Biffle of Columbus claimed the modified eliminator title in a 1972 Dodge. Larry Nelson of West Lafayette won the super stock class in a 1955 Chevrolet. Truman Fields of Cincinnati took the stock eliminator in a 1968 Pontiac.
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Columbus
Larry Nelson
West Lafayette
Truman Fields
Cincinnati
Pontiaa
Allard Wins National Public Links in 186-Hole Final
Bob Allard of Portland Ore won the 47th National Public Links Golf Tournament after a 186 hole playoff at Coffin Golf Course. He edged Rick Schultz of Omaha Neb 71 to 74 in the final, finishing regulation play tied at 285, a 72 hole Publinx record. Dan Elliott of Portland finished three back at 288.
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Allard
Coffin Golf Course
Rick Schultz
University of Nebraska
Omaha
Portland
Ore
Oregon State University
Schultz
Publinx
Dan Elliott
Rupp Takes Memphis Tamms Presidency Asrebuilds Begin
Former Kentucky coach Adolph Rupp, 70, was named president of the Memphis Tams of the ABA by Charles O. Finley who acquired the team July 6. Rupp said the franchise has hit bottom and needs development by imaginative people, and he will report only to Finley if he does not flop.
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Rupp
Lexington
Finley
56 Score Wins At Brown's Run
A 16 under par 56 won yesterday's four man best ball tournament at Brown's Run Country Club. The winning team was Bob Warner, Dick Slagle, Marty Miller and Bob White. One stroke back was the team of Bob Fletcher, Jim Wallace, Town Marshall and Bill Rathman.
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Brown's Run Country Club
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Dick Slagle
Marty Miller
Bob White
Bob Fletcher
Jim Wallace
Town Marshall
Bill Rathman
Pirates win two over Astros on turf at Three Rivers
Pirates use speed and the artificial surface to beat Houston 3-2 in both games. Willie Stargell sparks the first win in the 10th, Rennie Stennett and Bob Robertson drive in runs, and in the nightcap Al Oliver and Stargell deliver key hits as Bruce Kison earns the win. Houston falls further behind Cincinnati in the West.
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New York Mets
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Reds
St. Louis Cardinals
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Bob Robertson
Fred Gladding
Houston
Don Wilson
al Oliver
Stennett
Astro
Bruce Kison
Dave Giusti
May
Brewers Use Double Pinch Runners To Turn Game
Milwaukee breaks a five game slide with a 2 1 victory in the nightcap after manager De Crandal deploys pinch runners Skip Lockwood and Bob Heise with Auerbach and Brock Davis delivering bunt singles. George Scott followed with a two run single to seal the comeback versus California.
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Associated Press
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Bob Heise
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Scott
Colbert Wins Milwaukee Open After Nerve Shaking Finish
Jim Colbert captured his second pro tour victory in seven years at the Greater Milwaukee Open finishing at 13 under par 271 after a final hole bogey. George Johnson and Bud Allin pressed late. Johnson tied for second with Grier Jones and Chuck Courtney, while Courtney shot a 64 for the day.
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Colbert
George Johnson
Bud Allin
Tripoli Golf Club
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Allin
Grier Jones
Chuck Courtney
Courtney
Trevino Ends Nicklaus Grand Slam Bid At British Open
Lee Trevino won the British Open at Muirfield to halt Jack Nicklaus from completing the modern Grand Slam. Trevino praised Nicklaus while acknowledging he was not in the same league. He hoped Nicklaus would win the PGA Championship next month, then said he would be remembered for stopping the big one.
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Scotland
Lee Trevino
Jack Nicklaus
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Nicklaus
Alks
Jack
Birmingham
Mich
Spaniard Gimeno Wins Swiss International Tennis Crown
Andres Gimeno of Spain defeated Adriano Panatta of Italy 7 5 9 8 6 4 to win the men's singles final at the Swiss International in Gstaad. Kazuko Iwamatsu of Japan beat Pam Teeguarden of Los Angeles 6 3 4 6 6 2 for the women's title.
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Spain
Adriano Panatta
Italy
Kazuko Iwamatsu
Japan
Pam Teeguarden
Los Angeles
Billingham Wins Ninth In Seventh Complete Game of Season
Cincinnati pitcher Jack Billingham worked the full nine innings to earn a 4 1 Reds over Cardinals. Ex Cardinal Bobby Tolan homered and doubled driving in two, as Cincinnati swept the three game series for its sixth straight win. Cardinals rookie Don Durham allowed three runs in seven innings.
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Cincinnati
Jack Billingham
Cardinals
Billingham
Bobby Tolan
Reds
West Pittsburgh Beats Houston in Opening AL NAL League Tilt
In a 1st game action, West Pittsburgh edges Houston 33 to 22 after 10 innings. Other Monday games feature Cincinnati at Chicago, Atlanta at Pittsburgh, St Louis at Houston, San Francisco at Philadelphia, San Diego at New York, and Los Angeles at Montreal with mixed results and notable pitchers listed for upcoming matchups.
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Stewart Signs For 21st Time
Barrie Ontario Ron Stewart announced he has signed with the New York Rangers for his 21st NHL season at a very substantial raise. He did not reveal terms. He has played many positions but now serves as a checking and penalty killing specialist on right wing.
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