Twins shortstop Thompson faces leukemia with season near
Dan Thompson 26, Minnesota Twins shortstop, has granulocytic leukemia but plans to play when 1973 season starts. He refuses sympathy, says doctors believe it will not affect his play, and plans to focus on baseball to keep his mind off the illness.
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Lakers fall to Pistons as Westless slide widens
The Los Angeles Lakers lost 106-98 to Detroit without Jerry West Happy Hairston and Keith Erickson dropping three straight for the first time this season. Coach Bill Sharman said the team remained loose as it clings to a playoff goal despite the skid.
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Miami Upsets North Carolina In Keyboarded Upset
Unranked Miami of Ohio shot 57 percent to defeat sixth ranked North Carolina 102-92 in Chapel Hill. Rich Hampton led Miami with 25 points, supported by Phil Lumpkin 24 and Dave Elmer 22 as UNC's George Karl and Bobby Jones each scored 24 and 21.
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Like mother like daughter in track talent at Chicago
Wilma Eldridge, 32, former Olympic star, promotes girls athletics in Chicago. Her daughter Yolanda, 14, trained by Ira Murchison at the University of Chicago Fieldhouse, shows sprint and jump potential with hopes of making the 1976 U S Olympic track team.
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Riggs Challenges Billie Jean King in San Diego Match Offer
Bobby Riggs, 55, says Billie Jean King cannot beat him in a best three of five three set match and offers a $5,000 prize. He spoke at a news conference as King plays in an Indianapolis tournament, asserting women’s tennis is underpaid and underreported.
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Gillman Appears Possible Oiler General Manager
Houston Oilers owner Bud Adams said Sid Gillman, then with the Dallas Cowboys, was offered the general manager job. Adams noted talks with Gillman and coach Bill Peterson about turning the team around, with lawyers to finalize terms.
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