U S Track Team Aims to Lead Russians at World All Star Meet
United States and Russia meet at Edwards Stadium in Berkeley with focus on the 100 meters 110 meter hurdles pole vault and shot put. Key U S athletes include Delano Meiwether Jim Green Rod Milburn and Randy Matson while rival Russians include Valeriy Borzov Yuriy Isakov and Gennadiy Gusyev. The event features a 4 p.m. PDT start with 3 2 1 scoring and separate All Star competition.
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Newcomer Shares Lead In Canadian Open
Rolf Deming, a relative newcomer and former mathematics instructor, shot 67, five under par to share the first round lead at the Canadian Open. George Knudson and Rod Curl stood one stroke back at 68, with Lionel Hebert and Ben Kern at 69 as Arnold Palmer posted 70.
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Walt Disney World Open launches in Orlando this December
The new Walt Disney World Open, a $150,000 golf tournament, debuts this December on one of the Walt Disney World resort courses in Orlando. The note also mentions that Pro Football Hall of Fame players wore jersey No 14 more often than any other number, with several legends listed.
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Shoestring catches define dramatic outfield plays
The shoestring catch is a dramatic outfield maneuver where a fielder scoops a ball off the shoetops while off balance. It highlights acrobatic flips and momentum, with examples from the 1969 World Series by Tommy Agee and Ron Swoboda, and Billy Martin’s wind blown infield fly saver.
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Title Match Scheduled Saturday At Wimbledon
Stan Smith of Pasadena will face John Newcombe Saturday in Wimbledon final as he seeks to break Australia's grip on the title. Most players expect a long match with Newcombe the favorite.
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Wimbledon tie breaks in first major change since 1922
The article notes Smith Court and Newcombe eyeing titles as Wimbledon introduces a tie break for 8-8 in a set and the challenge round has been abolished. Evonne Goolagong competes in women's finals while Newcombe is favored to win the men final.
Landry Exudes Confidence For Cowboys 71 Season
Dallas coach Tom Landry outlines optimism for 1971 with QB questions. Craig Morton shines in workouts as Roger Staubach vies for starting job. battle to determine No. 1 signal caller to unfold in training camp and pre season. Camp opens July 9 in Thousand Oaks with rookies first, veterans July 16.
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Amarillo Giants Maintain Dixie West Lead On Heroics
In a Dixie West matchup the Amarillo Giants beat San Antonio 6-4 as Randy Mohler delivered a three-run homer in the ninth to erase a 4-3 deficit. The Giants benefited from five double plays and extended their lead by four and a half games over Dallas-Fort Worth. Other results: Arkansas over Memphis 2-1. Montgomery over Savannah 7-1. Charlotte 6-4 over Jacksonville in a rain-shortened game. Albuquerque over Dallas-Fort Worth 7-6. Birmingham at Shreveport and Asheville at Columbus were rained out.
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Harrelson Leads In Star Poll In NL All Star Voting
Bud Harrelson of the Mets leads Don Kessinger of the Cubs by almost 45 000 votes for the starting NL shortstop, with Maury Wills close for third. Hank Aaron tops the NL outfield votes, with Willie Mays second and Johnny Bench leading catchers.
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Putt from the Fringe Guides Short Game Approach
Golf guidance suggests putting from the fringe is often better than chipping when the fringe is smooth and within about 10 feet. Focus on a familiar putting stroke, adjust by slightly harder touch, and practice with 10 minutes of fringe putts to cut strokes in the long run.
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Spot Putting and How to Get Shaving Strokes
Frank Beard offers golf tips in his book Shaving Strokes. To obtain a copy send your name and address and one dollar to Shaving Strokes 6 Dept. 797 Radio City Station New York NY 10019.
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