Rookie Bobby Allison to drive for Penske at Indy 500
INDIANAPOLIS AP The most promising rookie for this year’s Indianapolis 500 is veteran Bobby Allison with over 17 years in racing. He began competing while still a teenager.
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All-Defensive ABA team led by Roland Taylor
Roland Taylor headlines the ABA All-Defensive squad as the unanimous choice of 10 coaches. Artis Gilmore Mike Gale Willie Wise Joe Caldwell Julius Keve also earn defensive spots on the six-man team joining Taylor.
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Denver
LeTourneau Yellow Jackets Lacked Wins Yet Had Rained Out Games
In Longview Texas the LeTourneau College Yellow Jackets went five and twelve with eighteen rainouts. The season showed little success on the field despite weather disruptions shaping their schedule.
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North-South Amateur Tourney Sees Veteran Leaders Hold Lead
At Pinehurst North and South Amateur matches enter round two as veterans like Tom Draper Bill Hyndman and Dale Morey lead the field. Danny Edwards heads the rising youth with 21 year old form while Monthey Reale surprises by beating Jim Gabrielsen in 22 holes. Two rounds remain Wednesday on No 2 course before Saturday 36 hole final.
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Oasis Putting Course to Host Miniature Golf Tournament
The Oasis Putting Course at Municipal Park opens nightly 9 30 to 11 except Mondays with weekend afternoons. Dan Schaefer owner announces a May 19 double elimination tournament in four divisions for ages under 15 boys and girls and a 15 plus division. A new attraction will debut for the event.
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Pacers Colonels in tie as Gilmore dominates
In Louisville Artis Gilmore led the Kentucky Colonels past the Indiana Pacers 114 162 to pull even at 1 1 in the ABA finals. Gilmore scored 29 points and grabbed 26 rebounds while fouling back a sore back and missing many shots. Mel Daniels led Indiana with 14 points and 16 rebounds amid back pain as coach Bob Leonard questioned his center’s effectiveness.
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Russians Beat U S A 78 76 In Rough Series Second Game
In San Diego 12 895 fans watched Russia edge the United States 78 76 as Jaak Salumets and Aleksander Boloshey contributed late scores. Coach Bob Cousy complained of aggressive officiating and elbow use by Russia, while Ron Behagen denied deliberately elbowing Aleksander Belov amid a heated bench battle.
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Lakers Favored To Open Finals Against Knicks
Los Angeles expected as four point favorites to win the NBA title series opener at the Forum with 17 505 in attendance. Lakers hold home court and led by Bill Sharman face the Knicks who upset Boston to reach the finals.
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Virginia Slims Circuit Resumes Sanctioning 1973 Tournaments
The World's Professional Tennis Players Association says the Virginia Slims circuit approved an agreement with the USLTA to sanction remaining 1973 events. About 60 players will be eligible for national championships including the French Open Wimbledon and Forest Hills under the 1974 USLTA schedule. This ends ineligible status that kept younger players like Chris Evert from facing Billie Jean King and other veterans.
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Top Texas drivers set for AHRA Nationals drag lineup
Fort Worth's Gene Snow Matt Higginbotham and Richard Tharp headline a loaded 800 car field for the 12th AHRA Nationals at Green Valley Raceway. Snow is AHRA Man of the Year 1971. Tharp carried eight major titles in 1972. Higginbotham rose to the top in three years of Funny Car. Also listed are Don Garlits Don Schumacher Ronnie Sox Dick Landy and Don Nicholson among Grand American champions in a wide field.
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Aces top Travelers 5-4 in seventh inning rally
The Aces rallied in the seventh to defeat the Travelers 5-4 as three walks two errors and two sacrifice flies produced three runs after Arkansas starter Larry Volkening had five perfect innings Arlington area. El Paso beat Amarillo 6-2 Midland edged San Antonio 8-7 and Memphis shutout Shreveport 5-0 with Ed Burpy and Jerry Rey handling the mound duties. Shreveport still held scoreless in 26 straight innings. Roy Chirk homered in El Paso’s win. The teams meet again in the same cities today and Wednesday.
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