Oregon Coach Bowerman Threatens AAU Sanction Fight
Seattle AP report says Oregon coach Bill Bowerman criticized the NCAA over sanction delays for AAU events. The dispute centers on Eugene plans for a joint Pan-American Trials and AAU meet serving as Pan-Am and USA Russia qualifiers, risking cancellation if NCAA approval is withheld. Bowerman warned the Duck board might drop the Eugene meet without NCAA sanction.
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Villanova May Forfeit 1970 71 Basketball Record
Villanova University said it would forfeit its 1970 71 basketball record and its NCAA runner up finish if star Howard Porter signed a pro contract last December. Porter allegedly signed with the ABA on December 16 and later repudiated it for new terms.
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Gorman Upsets Laver in Wimbledon Quarterfinals
Wimbledon favorite Tom Gorman of Seattle shocked Rod Laver of Australia 6-4 4-6 6-1 to reach the London Lawn Tennis Championship semifinals. U.S. No. 1 Stan Smith defeated Marty Riessen 6-4 7-5, setting a Gorman Smith semifinal clash.
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Frederick Tennis Team Captures District I Crown
The Frederick High School tennis team won the District I Championship at Frederick Community College on June 7 after rain halted play. Frederick led two of three completed matches and claimed six of seven overall. Bell High School took the third singles. Top players were Phil Hammond, Brooks Vetter, Ken Fink, Lee Radcliffe, Dennis Fink, and Ken Ickes. Individual trophies will be awarded and the school will receive a team trophy.
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Dobson Evens Record Stops Yankees in 3-1 win
Pat Dobson improved to 4-4 and held the New York Yankees to five hits as Baltimore defeated the Yankees 3-1. Ellie Hendricks hit a two run homer that cleared Murcer’s glove in right center, breaking a 1-1 tie in the fourth. Danny Cater had three hits for New York, Darryl Johnson homered, and Stottlemyre pitched well for New York before the Orioles surged late to win.
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Phillips Denies Angles Morale Problems
Kansas City AP report says manager Lefty Phillips denied reports of internal trouble on the California Angels. He blamed left fielder Alex Johnson for the discord and insisted no weapons are involved as the Angels faced the Kansas City Royals in a night game.
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Longshot Harris Leads Open First Round at Merion
Labron Harris fired a 67 to grab a one stroke lead in the United States Open at Merion Golf Club. Bob Goalby, Lanny Wadkins, and Doug Sanders trailed as big names struggled on the treacherous course. Nicklaus and Colbert were two behind at 69, Palmer carded 73, and Caspers 74 while Jacklin stood at 75.
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Ohio State’s Hupp leads NCAA decathlon at midpoints
In Seattle Ohio State’s Ray Hupp set career bests in the long jump and shot put and posted strong marks in the 100 and 400 to hold a 4,090 point lead at the NCAA decathlon midway. Washington State’s Phil Wash follows at 4,025 with Fred Dixon and Bill Foucher tied for third at 3,861 as the final five events approach.
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Brunswick Legion To Face Funkstown In District I Showdown
The Brunswick American Legion team meets Funkstown Legion on Saturday at 1 p.m. at Brunswick High School to decide first in District I as both teams remain undefeated. Funkstown manager Bob Parks plans Steve Kline and Joe Hollar as pitchers while Brunswick manager Bob Dawson names Joey Himes and Rick Dawson as his hurlers.
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Consecutive Aces at Chedoke Civic Golf Course
Harold McNeil and George Russell made consecutive holes in one on the 235 yard par three 17th hole at Chedoke Civic on Wednesday. Both used three irons and it was each golfer’s first ace.
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