Americans eye blend of veterans and youth for Olympic team
In Eugene, Oregon, veterans Kim Ryan Frank Shorter Willie Davenport Kay Silvester and George Young join young hopes Roy Robinson Larry Burton Steve Smith Dwight Stones in a bid to form a strong U S Olympic track squad for Munich 1972. Top finishers in each event from ten days of trials earn spots as Americans push toward the 20th Olympiad.
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Bass to coach Memphis cagers for Finley club
Chicago baron Charles O. Finley named Bob Bass as coach of the Memphis ABA franchise acquired Thursday. Bass, 43, is a former Floridians coach, who helped Interess Finley purchase the financially troubled Memphis team.
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Memphis American Basketball Association
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Melton Out for Season as Sox Acquire Spiezio
Chicago White Sox announce slugging third baseman Bill Melton will miss the season after surgery for a herniated disc. Ed Spiezio, 30, a reserve third baseman from the San Diego Padres, joined the club and played in both games of a Detroit doubleheader. Cash and a player to be named later provided in the deal.
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San Diego Padres
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Padres
Pirates surge past Braves as Aaron hits 647th homer
Aaron by HAL BOCK notes his 647th career homer in a 7-4 Pirates win over the Atlanta Braves, as Willie Stargell Bob Robertson Manny Sanguillen and Al Oliver fueled the victory. The win, coupled with the Dodgers over the Mets, gives Pittsburgh a four game NL East lead.
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Giants
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Army corporal can't believe Wimbledon Win
Stan Smith the gentle giant of U S tennis won Wimbledon singles, beating Romanian star Nastase in a thrilling final that was delayed by rain. Smith, a 6-foot American corporal from Sea Pines, D C, raised his arms in relief and triumph on center court as fans watched a dramatic, tense match.
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Ex-boxer dies after pool accident in Arizona
Zora Falley former heavyweight title contender dies from head injuries suffered when he slipped at a motel pool in Tucson after ignoring warnings. He was 41, survived by a widow and nine children. Autopsy pending. services planned in Chandler with burial in Mesa.
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Orioles Face Big Games After Four-Game Texas Sweep
Baltimore Orioles stumble in four straight losses to Texas Rangers as the two teams clash in Baltimore. Texas wins 3-2 in 10 innings to complete the sweep. Oakland, Kansas City, and New York also post wins as Boston, California, and Detroit trends mix in the pennant race.
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Late lead wins 300 for Horn at Iowa State Fairgrounds
Fred Horn of Marion won the Towa 300 stock car race at the Iowa State Fairgrounds after taking the lead with 12 laps remaining. Gerry Harrison of Topeka finished second as a tire issue cost Morrison the lead. Horn earned about 1,500 dollars. Harrison roughly 1,000. Harrison gained 540 IAASC points while Irv Janey dropped to 20 after Janey’s car broke down after leading early.
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Iowans Place Three and Four in Miller 200 Race
Ramo Stott of Keokuk finished third in the Miller 200 at Milwaukee driving a 1972 Plymouth Roadrunner and earned 3892 dollars. Ben White, also of Keokuk, placed fourth in a 1972 Dodge Charger. Roger McCluskey of Tucson won the event with over 8500 dollars, while defending champion Jack Bowsher of Springfield, Ohio took second.
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