Merger bid moves toward Congress after court ruling
Atlanta AP report says NBA and ABA owners approved seeking congressional permission to merge, despite a district court injunction and a lawsuit by the NBA Players Association. Kennedy and Dolph announced a joint plan for legislation, with NBA owners 13-4 and ABA owners 11-0 in favor. They do not expect immediate congressional action.
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NBA Players Association
Congress
Ich
Walter Kennedy
Jack Dolph
NBA
ABA
Denver
Kennedy
Zelma Beaty
Rick Barry
Spencer Heywood
Ralph Simpson
Dolph
Smpson
National Basketball Association
New York
Shirley Englehorn Aims Fifth Straight Victory At GW Classic
Shirley Englehorn, 29, defending her record stretch, seeks a fifth consecutive win on the women's pro golf tour at the George Washington Classic in Hor sham. She led a field of 58 pros and six amateurs starting the 54-hole event at Hidden Springs Golf and Country Club, confident her super putting and accurate driving will carry her past rivals.
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Brazil and Italy Clash Over World Cup Final Title
Mexico City reports on the World Cup final between Brazil and Italy. Brazil lands amid warlike talk of Italy’s disqualification for doping and a possible West Germany replacement, denied by all sides. Italy celebrates a dramatic 4-3 win over West Germany as Aztec Stadium prepares for the noon clash.
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Italy
West Germany
International Soccer Federation
FIFA
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Brazil
Aztec Stadium
Fans Demand Freehan Again
New York AP fans gave Detroit catcher Bill Freehan the top vote in the first weekly fan balloting for the 41st midseason All Star game to be held July 14 at Cincinnati Riverfront Stadium. Freehan led with 265,258 votes of 491,548 total, with Boog Powell and Elrod Hendricks also high in balloting.
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Boog Powell
Rod Carew
Minnesota Twins
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Rico Petrocelli
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Frank Robinson
Frank Howard
Washington
Carl Yastrzemski
Red Sox
Earl Weaver
Baltmore
Gil Hodges
New York Mets
Johnny Bench
Wilie McCovey
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Glenn Beckett
Chicago
Cubs blank Giants as Ferguson Jenkins wins fifth straight
Pitching star Ferguson Jenkins of the Cubs scattered seven hits and struck out six to blank the San Francisco Giants 6-0, securing his fifth consecutive win. Ron Fairly of Expos belted a grand slam in Montreal’s 10-7 victory over Alliante, also adding a sacrifice fly.
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Lynch Shoots 965 To Win Ohio Trap Title In Wind
George Lynch of Warren forged a 965 score to win the 200 15 yard class championship at the Ohio State Trapshooting Association meets in Vandalia. Gusty winds reduced scores. James Wright led Class A, Norman Stout led Class B, Harold Hart led Class C, and Richard Cady led Class D. Louis Molesky won the 100 handicap President Trophy shoot in a shootoff with Robert Glatz. Laura Mote led the ladies, Thomas Parfitt led the juniors, D L Parse of Bucyrus led the veterans, Norma Forthover won the ladies open, Steve Long led the juniors open, and Ralph Hause led the veterans open. Johnnie Hunter placed runner-up to Rich Cody in Class D. Two Texas pros with distinctive license plates noted.
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Richard Cady
Crooksville
Louis Molesky
Wakeman
Robert Glatz
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Norma Forthover
Avon
Steve Long
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Cody
Hunter
Middletown City Softball Tournament Opens at Goldman Park
Twenty teams enter a week long double elimination men’s slo pitch event sponsored by Parks and Recreation. Armco Triangles defend title as managers meet after a Sunday session. Tomorrow’s slate includes Police Dept vs Ta Ho Tavern and Ohio Bell vs Crystal Tissue among eight matchups.
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Bengals Sign Up Third Draft Pick Chip Bennett
The Cincinnati Bengals have signed linebacker Chip Bennett a third round draft choice from Abilene Christian. The 6 3 236 pound defender led Abilene Christian in tackles the past two years and earned College Division All America honors.
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Cincinnati Bengals
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All-Stars Coaches Hurdle Naming Starters in Marion
In Marion Ohio coaches from both sides coyly avoid naming opening fives for the 11th Ohio High School All Star Basketball Classic. South coach Carrol Hawkee and North coach Al Burns steer clear of lineup details as the top 10 seniors from the South meet the 10 best from the North at the Marion Coliseum. The North seeks its fourth win in five games, holding a 6-4 series edge. Dayton and Ohio State heavily recruited the All Stars.
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Carroll Hawkee
Waverly
Don Christian
Granville
North
A! Burns
Boardman
Rick Brook
Sebring
Marion Colisseum
University of Dayton
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