Emprise Linked to Underworld Ties in Racing, Steiger Says
Arizona congressman Sam Steiger accuses Buffalo firm Emprise of ties to organized crime and control over multiple betting venues and racetracks in 23 states. He cites its holdings in the Cincinnati Royals and other ventures, while Emprise and its executives deny the charges.
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Emprise
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Steiger
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Reputa
Louis Jacobs
Jeremy
Max Jacobs
Hazel Park
Detroit
John L. McClellan
la Cosa Nostra
Jeremy Jacobs
Racing Commission
New Mexico
Colorado
Jacobs
AL Changes Sked Setup For 1970
The 1970 American League schedule, announced by President Joe Cronin, features more interdivisional games early in the season. Eastern clubs will swing west sooner and vice versa, with five intra-division segments and four inter-division segments. The season opens April 6 with Detroit vs Washington in Washington.
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Boston
Joe Cronin
Cronin
Detroit Tigers
Washington Senators
Washington
Best Of Three Could Decide The Super Bowl
Dallas AP report quotes Emil Joe Holub backing Max Winter on a three game series to decide the world champion. Holub, KC Chiefs center recovering from his ninth operation, notes earnings would rise with two additional games and recalls KC’s 1967 Super Bowl loss to Green Bay.
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Emil Joe Holub
Max Winter
Winter
Minnesota Vikings
Holub
Kansas City Chiefs
Minnesota
New Orleans
Sheffield
Dryden
West Texas
Green Bay
Kansas City
Baldwin Wallace Wins Ohio Conference Indoor Track Crown
Baldwin Wallace scored 139 points to capture the Ohio Conference Indoor Track and Field finals at Denison University. Mt Union finished second with 122 as two Mount Union athletes set records. Harry Fried set a 1 000 yard mark of 2 17.5 and a 55 yard hurdles time of 6.8, while Dave Coad of Baldwin Wallace vaulted 15 feet 1 inch for a conference record.
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Ohio
Baldwin-Wallace
Denison University
Mt. Union
Harry Fried
Dave Coad
Baldwin- Wallace
Mount Union
Denison
Capital
Marietta
Wittenberg
Hiram
Wooster
Ohio Wesleyan
Otterbein
Oberlin
Nuskingum
Kenyon
Heidelberg
Pilots Purchase Move Reported To Wisconsin Group
Oakland authorities cited a Seattle Pilots sale to Milwaukee Brewers Inc led by Bud Selig and Judge Robert Cannon. Milwaukee would pay 9.5 million dollars plus 1.5 million for working capital. transfer awaited American League approval. Legal action in Seattle sought to block the move as cases work through court.
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Seattle Pilots
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Wisconsin
Oakland Tribune
Milwaukee Brewers Inc
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Robert Cannon
Milwaukee Brewers
Dewey Soriano
Seattle
Tampa
Joe Cronin
American League
Pilots
Selig
Tribune
Bill Sears
Alfred J. Schweppe
Superior Court
Warren Chan
Tank Loss For Locals At YMCA Swim Meet
The YMCA Boys Swim team hosted Dayton’s YMCA contingent and lost 162 to 109. Local under tens won 58 to 8 while prep junior and intermediate groups trailed. Notable local wins included midget events led by Tom Rascoe and Craig Gardner in multiple relays and sprints.
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Dayton
Craig Gardner
Mark Trimble
Barry Dwiggins
Jim Mynhier
Tom Rascoe
Doug Bland
Rascoe
Dan Bishop
Trimble
Johnson
Bishop Bland
J. Wetzel
Perry
Curry
Boutson
Chamberlain
Bowling Women Scorecard Mixed Standings
S. Jackson led with 156 147 259 for 562. Middleton 172 188 181 541. Brandenburg 169 182 183 534. Quillen 160 193 170 523. Adams 171 205 131 507. Taylor 180 163 163 506. Hannah 159 176 169 504. Climer 131 173 199 503. Clevenger 171 155 177 503.
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S. Jackson
B. Middleton
J. Brandenburg
J. Quillen
T. Adams
Z. Taylor
B. Hannah
M. Climer
J. Clevenger
Cousy Still Happy Injured Royals Hang On
Cincinnati Royals coach Bob Cousy, in his first year, says injuries and military duty hampered his team but the Royals have hung in with a scrappier style. Key players like Van Arsdale, Green, and Van Lier kept fighting as Connie Dierking, Oscar Robertson, and others battled injuries. the team aims to draft strengthening talent for next season.
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John W. Chace
Cincinnati
Bob Cousy
Cincinnati Royals
Royals
Cousy
Tom van Arsdale
Johnny Green
Norman van Lier
van Arsdale
Royals Aim For Finish In Tight Eastern
The Royals sit at 34 44 and face a crowded Eastern division with a realistic shot at finishing fifth or sixth or even last in the standings.
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Royals
National Basketball Association
Indians Lose Second Baseman Vern Fuller With Knee Strain
Vern Fuller of the Cleveland Indians will miss a week to ten days and possibly longer with a strained lateral ligament in his left knee. The injury occurred while turning a double play in Friday's exhibition against the San Diego Padres in Yuma. An examination by Dr. Robert K. Kerlan followed the night stiffness.
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Yuma, Ariz
Cleveland Indians
Vern Fuller
Fuller
San Diego Padres
Robert K. Kerlan
Larry s Reward Wins At Latonia
Larry s Reward broke second but reclaimed the lead from Swift Gem to win Latonia Race Track s featured six furlong eighth race The $5 000 purse was earned in 1 12 1 5 with a $6 40 3 20 and 2 80 payoff The second place Swift Gem paid 3 40 2 60 and Vic tory Duke was third 3 20
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Larry
Swift Gem
Latonia
Duke
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