Wottle Named Ohio Sportsman of Year
Olympic 800 meter gold medalist Dave Wottle of Canton and Bowling Green State University was chosen Ohio Sportsman of the Year by Ohio sportscasters. He beat Don Shula and Johnny Bench in a statewide vote at the association’s spring meeting in Columbus. Gov. Gilligan and H S A A commissioner Meyer attended as Mel Brodt spoke.
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Indians Hitched to All Star Ballot for 1976 Game
Three Cleveland Indians join seven Cincinnati Reds on the computerized all star ballot announced by Baseball Commissioner Bowie Kuhn. Balloting runs May 26 to July 8 with the July 24 game in Kansas City. Indians listed are Chris Chambliss Jack Brohamer and Ray Fosse.
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Cavaliers extend winning streak with 112 109 win over 76ers
Cavaliers beat the Philadelphia 76ers 112 109 to stretch their record streak to six straight wins. Austin Carr scored 24 points, Rick Roberson provided key rebounds before fouling out, and John Johnson added 18 as Cleveland erased an early 14 point deficit.
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Bobby Unser Escapes Crash at Ontario Speed Test
Indianapolis racer Bobby Unser crashed during Ontario Motor Speedway tests, driving Dan Gurney's car when two wheels separated and ruptured a fuel cell. The car caught fire but Unser crawled free with no visible injuries as crews doused the flames.
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