Big Ten title showdown looms in college baseball race
Minnesota Gophers and Michigan State Spartans meet in a pivotal Big Ten baseball battle with critical implications for an NCAA World Series berth. The weekend slate includes tight calls across the conference as Michigan, Indiana, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Ohio State chase shares or ties in a season finale run.
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American women not pros may face Paris trouble
Paris AP The Federation Cup the global women’s team tennis event could threaten four American professionals led by Billie Jean King in next week’s open French championships. The top amateurs including Nancy Richey Margaret Court Christine Jones and Arina Drilrieva have shown potential to upset the pros as Federation Cup quarterfinals proceed with teams from United States Australia Britain South Africa Russia France Bulgaria and the Netherlands remaining.
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Tiger Defends Title In Size Mismatch At Garden
Light heavyweight champion Dick Tiger meets towering challenger Bob Foster in a 15 round bout at Madison Square Garden. Foster holds physical advantages in height reach and weight, while Tiger carries big heart and past knockout power. The fight is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. EDT with Sports Network telecast. New York blackout noted. Foster touted as favorite to win by knockout in four to five rounds, while Tiger vows to win or die trying.
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Freeland to Be A Counselor At Boys State
Wilton resident John Freeland son of Mr and Mrs Harry Freeland will serve as a counselor for his fourth year at Havkeye Boys State He coaches basketball and girls track at Ackley Iowa and will attend the University of Northern Iowa this summer.
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NFL Owners to Present Side in Labor Feud
AP report on NFL owners preparing to outline the economic picture amid no-contract threats from players. Players’ lawyer Dan Shulman says an unofficial lockout exists as negotiations stalled and players consider actions from not reporting to training camp to skipping games.
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Stock Cars Run At the Junction at Columbus Junction
Mississippi Valley Speedway drivers return here Saturday night for races led by Mark Mosier of Washington with two feature wins and Mel Morris of West Liberty and Johnny Moss of Iowa City with one each. John Mickey of Columbus Junction also has a feature win driving Mosier's car. Time trials set for 7 p.m. Friday with the first race about 8 o'clock. Memorial Day races scheduled at West Liberty with races at the track here again on Saturday night June 1.
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Majors Schedule Free Agent Draft Announcement
NEW YORK AP Major Jeaptie baseball will hold its annual summer free agent draft June 6-7 Commissioner William D Eckert announced that each major club will pick one player from the free agent field with each Class Triple A and Class Double A farm club also allowed one selections Seattle and Kansas City the American League's two new clubs next season will be allowed to participate through their Class A affiliates which are allowed unlimited Selections Helena Mont AP Carroll College basketball standout Tony Sapit signed a contract Thursday with the Oakland Oaks of the American Basketball Association.
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Major League Leaders in Batting and Pitching
The Associated Press lists top players in the American and National Leagues. Highlights include Frank Howard and Rod Carew leading AL batting while Bob Gibson and Jim Lonborg are noted among AL pitchers. in the NL, Rose leads batting with .350, Clemente tops triples, and Willie Mays shows in home runs and steals.
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Red Sox Open Sunday at Home Versus Montrose
The Muscatine Red Sox start the season with a 2 p.m. Sunday game against Montrose Indians at Tom Bruner Field. Montrose has already played one game, a close loss at Fort Madison. Six of the first seven Red Sox games are at home.
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