Ruth Roundup No-Hitter Opens Babe Ruth League Season
Rain dampens opener as Ottawa Babe Ruth League starts its third season with Eagles edging Boys' Club 7-6 and DeMolay topping the Elks 8-1 in a no-hitter by Larry Dixon. Pat Finch earned the win in relief. John Killough took the loss. Next night Kiwanis vs Rotary and VFW vs Lions.
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Miller
Bluestem Open Tennis Tourney Set for June in Emporia
The second annual Bluestem Open will run June 4 6 at Emporia's 15 court Hammond Park facility. Entries are 2.50 per junior singles 2 per doubles 3.50 per senior singles and 2.50 per senior doubles. Deadline is next Wednesday. Mail entries to Tuck Willson 430 Lincoln Emporia or call 315 342 6536. Junior division ages 16 18 and under. Senior division June 5 6 includes Men Women and mixed doubles plus Men’s Senior 35.
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Ali to reveal details of comeback bout in Minnesota
Muhammad Ali arrived in Minnesota for a speaking engagement and hinted he would reveal the full details of his first fight since the Frazier decision. He said the opponent, venue, and date would be announced Thursday night, without naming specifics.
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E State Wins NAIA Start In Enid Oklahoma
NAIA Area 3 tournament action continued after two Wednesday wins. Southwestern College of Oklahoma beat Mayville State 16 2 and Emporia State defeated Wayne State 8 2 led by Ray Burris and Bill Cowan. Mayville vs Wayne State in losers bracket at 9 30 a m. Southwestern vs Emporia State at 2 p m. Finals set for Friday 2 p m with potential extra final at 8 p m.
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NFL Owners and Players Clash Over Contract Wording
New York AP report details an ongoing dispute between NFL owners led by Halas and Hunt and the NFL Players Association over Feb 28 contract wording. NLRB demands signing or a hearing. owners plan a hearing while offering to clarify terms. Also notes rule changes for offenses and a separate Delaware Park report with racing Sundays added in 1937 opening.
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Lamar Hunt
Florida
Ottawa University announces 1971 booster award winners
Ottawa University names Richard Hull football recipient and Bob Bryant basketball honoree. Track honors go to Merrian Bob Winn and Oscar Harris in a tie, the first track award. Awards to be presented at the O Club alumni barbecue at Wilson Field House.
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Speedway Veteran Picks B Unser Hulme and Ruby
Indianapolis AP veteran observer Peter DePaolo backs Bobby Unser Denis Hulme and Lloyd Ruby as favorites for the 55th Indy 500. Unser tops qualifying lapping at 172.084 mph with car by Dan Gurney Eagle. Hulme drives a winged McLaren. Ruby praised as sentimental favorite with strong car. Dodgers add Rich Allen from Cardinals boosting 1970 scoring potential.
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Ruby
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Albuquerque
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