Ali contemplates retirement amid Norton title fight talks
Muhammad Ali privately says boxing has become work and he may retire after the Sept. 28 title defense at Yankee Stadium against Ken Norton. Promoter figures hand Ali $6 million and Norton $1 million, with both earning gross shares.
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Flyers Win St. Mary's Consolation at Sandusky Tourney
In Sandusky Port Clinton fell 6 3 to St Paul as Steve Preston pitched a complete game and a late rally sealed the Flyers victory. Joe Gross Duane Traves Rick Mack and Charlie Hillman highlighted a five hit surge in the final three innings to earn consolation honors.
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Buckeye Sports Camp Held at OSU in Columbus
Ohio State University hosts a Buckeye Sports Camp offering baseball basketball field hockey wrestling lacrosse and volleyball instruction for school age youths. Varsity coaches and former OSU athletes lead activities with optional overnight or commuter options priced at 100 residents or 65 commuters. OSU trainers run a session for high school trainers and information is available by mail at Buckeye Sports Camp Room 229 St John Arena Columbus Ohio 43210.
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Double Winners Shine At J1 Championship Track Meet
The second annual Junior Champ Track Meet at Whitney Field produced multiple double winners in a Norwalk Jaycee sponsored event. In the 7 to 12 divisions, Kelly Francisco and Dawn Bahnsen led girls events while Mike Stewart, Dave Christie and Kevin Ostheimer led boys. Remaining results include numerous dash and jump prizes, with all event winners to represent Norwalk at the State Jaycee Track Meet in Newark Ohio on July 10.
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Lynne Charville
Missy Pfeiffer
Virginia McGee
Doreen Simon
Stephanie Haas
Michelle Kennedy
Denise Wenzel
Julia Conry
Diane Kershner
Tracey Hoffecker
Holly Morris
Theresa Riley
Debbie Lichoff
Garner
Deanna Logan
Ged Scherz
Sally Reed
Heidi Hostetter
Aon Neal
Kathy Wood
Cindy Neal
Tonya Abagast
Kathy Ward
Stacey Cooke
Chevyl Vitello
Cecilia Hackathorn
Patty Rutherford
Robin Koehler
Brenda Scherz
Chris Bush
Yvette Moore
Lisa Sternberg
Tracy Lowery
Norwalk
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Bart Morris
Clark Ostheimer
George Jer
Sam Dandar
Mark Frankboner
Kurt Ostheimer
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Ron Field
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George Roeder
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John Field
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Steve Myers
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Norwalk Holds Basketball Camp for Grades 5–8
A basketball camp at Norwalk Junior High School runs June 21 to 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for boys and girls in grades five through eight. Coaches John Schroeder Chris Sharpe and Mike Gross lead sessions. Entry is 15 dollars includes shirt lunch and camp activities.
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Jones Named NL Pitcher of the Month for May
San Diego pitcher Randy Jones, 26, was named the National League Pitcher of the Month for May after a 7 game run, six wins in seven starts, one shutout, and an ERA of 1.48. He had also won the NL Award in April.
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Brewers Acquire Carbo and Darwin Trade
The Boston Red Sox trade Bernie Carbo to the Milwaukee Brewers for outfielder Bobby Darwin and pitcher Tom Murphy and pay an undisclosed sum of money.
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Norwalk Basketball School Consent Notice
Parent consents to a child’s participation in the Norwalk Basketball School from June 21 to 25 at Norwalk High School. They authorize remittance to the Norwalk Athletic Fund and release the Norwalk Athletic Department from liability for injuries or illnesses during activities. Contact details request home phone and address for payment.
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Borg Leads Tennis Favorites In France
In Paris Bjorn Borg the top seed swept Hans Kary 6 1 6 1 6 2 to reach the French Open third round as Americans Harold Solomon Eddie Dibbs Victor Amaya and Sherwood Stewart also advance. Arthur Ashe and Brian Gottfried still await second round results.
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Edison Baseball Honors Award Winners and 1973 Record
Edison High School announced baseball awards at a school assembly. Matt Stoll won Most Valuable Award while twin Mike Stoll led with a .412 batting average and set a school single season hits record with 28. Dave Gurney earned Most Valuable Pitching and Randy Barker the Hustle Award. Edison finished 15-7, claiming the Firelands Conference title with 5-1 win over South Central.
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Local Sports Awards Reveal Best Players by Year
Third year awardees Randy Barker Des Payne Dave Gurney and Bob ie. Second year honors Brett Gribben Matt Stoll Mike Stoll and Dan McCoy First year selections Bob Fendan Mike Old Bob Still John Stower Steve Vattorella John Bouquet John Early Lyn Grant Ed Ritz Dave Hopfer and Jim Ritz.
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Suns Force Decisive Game In NBA Finals After Phoenix Wins
The Phoenix Suns win 109-107 in Phoenix to tie the NBA Finals at 2-2 with Boston. Guard Gar Heard and coach John MacLeod stress renewed belief and the team stars expect a tougher game in Boston, where Boston is historically strong.
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