Kuhn Probes Indians Contracts Over Bonus Arrangements
UPI reports Commissioner Bowie Kuhn opened an investigation into Cleveland Indians contracts for Sam McDowell Ken Harrelson and Graig Nettles over performance based bonuses. If invalid Kuhn could declare them free agents though expect light action possibly a fine.
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Norwalk Spring MVPs Highlight Trucker Stars
Norwalk's spring sports honored at Honors Day. Simons named Truckers MVP for 880, with Roush as most improved underclassman after strong showings in 100 and 220. Zureich cited as most valuable netter with tennis sectional win. McCarty earns golf MVP for the year.
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Canonero II Eyes Belmont Crown After Derby and Preakness Wins
Canonero II, the Venezuelan Derby and Preakness winner, seeks the Belmont Stakes to complete the Triple Crown in New York. Thirteen starters compete at 5:35 p.m. EDT for a purse over 162000, as tentatives project Canonero as an odds-on favorite despite concerns about his skin condition and travel fatigue. Rivalry centers on Jim French and Good Behaving with Angel Cordero Jr. and Ron Turcotte aboard, while past Belmont failures loom for other hopefuls.
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Harris Named Swedish National Team Coach
Bill Harris 35 former Toronto Maple Leafs player signed a one year contract with the Swedish Ice Hockey Association to coach the national team. He will take over duties next season.
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Chambliss Paces Tribe in Rain Shortened Win
Cleveland rookie Chris Chambliss extended his hitting streak to six games by going 2 3 as the Indians beat the Twins 4 2 in a rain shortened contest. Ted Ford drove in three runs, and Alan Foster earned his fourth win as the game ended after a 43 minute delay in the sixth.
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Baseball Pairings on WKYC WSPD WJW WTOL TV
Television schedule lists Saturday games St Louis versus Cincinnati at 2 15 p.m. WJW Cleveland versus Minnesota 2 15 p.m. WTOL Detroit versus Chicago 2 15 p.m. Sunday Belmont horse race at 5 p.m. on WJW and WTOL and European Cup Final on CKLW 9 at 2 p.m.
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Sharman quits Stars conflict over contract and Lakers bid
Utah Stars coach Bill Sharman seeks termination and employment with the Los Angeles Lakers after calling owner Bill Daniels. The Stars sue in Utah to block Sharman from joining another pro team as Laker firing coincides with the move. Separately in Geneva, Roger Menetery defeats Ralph Charles to win the Welterweight European title.
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Two Area Slo-Pitch Teams Win First Round In Tournament
The Norwalk Invitational Slo-Pitch Tournament opened with four first round wins at McGuan Park. Schlessman Leeds toppled Bellevue Eagles 16 to 9 as Bill Seder and Van Woodworth homered. Loudy’s beat Home Savings 17 to 5 led by 23 hits while Wakeman Bank edged R.E.R. Construction 9 to 7. Hug Concrete defeated Norwalk Merchants 6 to 2 on key late runs.
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Venezuelan institute to honor Canonero II with statue
The board of trustees of the Venezuelan Institute of Race Tracks will order a statue of Canonero II even if the horse fails to win the Belmont Stakes. The statue will stand in the gardens of Caracas La Rinconada race track.
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Western Michigan Grips Early Lead in Collegiate Track Meet
Western Michigan led the Central Collegiate Conference Track and Field championships after day one with 24 points as Sid Sink set a 3000 meter steeplechase record at 8:42 and Kent State’s Jacques Accambray broke the hammer mark with 212 feet 1 inch. Northern Illinois and Cincinnati followed with 16 and 14 points respectively while defending champion Indiana tied Bowling Green for fourth with 29:14.1 in the six mile.
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Nicklaus Surprises Himself In Atlanta Open Tie
Jack Nicklaus, tied for second after a 67, says he only planned a brief run before the U S Open. He trails 24 year old John Miller, who shot 65 to lead the Atlanta Golf Classic as Nicklaus plans to move on to Philadelphia for the Open next week.
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Want A Better Job Norwalk Reflector Help Wanted Column
A Norwalk Reflector help wanted column outlines job listings and employment trends. It highlights local opportunities, basic qualifications, and advice for applicants seeking better positions in the area. The column emphasizes practical steps and market needs.
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Baseball results and standings from Friday night games
National and American League results include Detroit 7 Chicago 3 and Oakland 5 Washington 3 in 21 innings. Key pitchers: Lolich, Cuellar, Kaat, Krausse, Wright. Standouts: Brown, Robinson, Oliva, Schaal, Perez, Gaston, Seaver. Teams noted: Kansas City New York California Boston Cleveland Minnesota Milwaukee Oakland Washington Baltimore Chicago Detroit St Louis Cincinnati Montreal San Diego New York Philadelphia Los Angeles.
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