Pele The Black Pearl Signs With Cosmos In U S
The aging Brazilian star Pele signs a three year deal with the New York Cosmos, earning a reported five to seven million dollars. His arrival, hailed as a potential boost for soccer in the United States, draws global attention including a telegram from Kissinger. Pele’s rise from a cobbler's son in Tres Corazones to world champion is featured, with his Cosmos debut slated as an exhibition against Dallas at Randall's Island televised at 2:30 p.m. on CBS.
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Florida Linebacker Ortega Signs With Falcons 1975
Yale Atlanta AP report notes University of Florida linebacker Ralph Ortega becomes the 17th of 18 Falcons draftees to sign for the 1975 season. The Atlanta Falcons secure another NFL rookie as the team completes its draft signings.
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Dibbs Beats Ramirez In Five After Ferocious Comeback
Eddie Dibbs rallied from 0-4 in the final set to defeat Raul Ramirez of Mexico 4-6 7-6 6-1 5-7 6-4 in a 3 hour 40 minute French Open semifinal bid. Fans erupted as he battled through a bleeding feet episode at Roland Garros. Chris Evert advanced to the women's semifinals with a 6-2 6-2 win over Kazuko Sawamatsu. Guillermo Vilas reached the men's quarterfinals by beating Onny Parun 6-2 6-2 7-4, while Harold Solomon prepared to face Bjorn Borg and John Andrews awaited his Thursday match.
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Women athletes issue 10 point Bill of Rights
A group of prominent women athletes led by Gladys Heldman calls for equal treatment in sports. The 10 point Bill of Rights demands equal facilities, hiring practices, and governance representation, plus more women in sports media and less discrimination by toy and equipment makers. Signatories include Joan Joyce Wilma Heidi Barbara Lockhart and Nell Jackson.
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Michigan State
Major League Leaders Reported By The Associated Press
National League batting leaders include R Smith StL 384 and Bowa Phi as well as Garvey LA 81 hits. Bench Cin leads home runs with 13 while Luzinski Pri and Schmidt Pri have 12. Stolen bases feature Morgan Cin 26 and Cedeno Min 26. Pitching notes show Messersmith and Sutton LA with high decisions and strikeouts by Sutton and Messersmith. American League batting marks show Carew Min 408 at bats and Horton Cel 14 home runs with Bonds NY at 15. Rivers Cal leads RBIs in the AL with 42. Munson NY and Carew Min notable. Pitching leaders list May NY 7 decisions and Ryan Cal 7 strikeouts.
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ABA cancels dispersal draft delays league reshaping
The American Basketball Association cancelled its dispersal draft for Memphis and San Diego to temporarily keep 10 clubs next season. A league spokesman said the draft could occur later if the two weak franchises resolve their futures, with Frank Goldberg pursuing a possible Conquistadors purchase and a delay to action. San Diego had the league’s worst record at 31-53 and the lowest attendance at 109,854.
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Giants Lose Veterans As Young Players Proliferate In Roster Shuffle
The 1970s upheaval at San Francisco continues as stars depart for other clubs while Willie Mays McCovey and Cepeda fans depart. Gary Thomasson helps keep the Giants close with a three run homer. Ed Goodson is traded to Atlanta for Craig Robinson.
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Tempestuous Horton triggers wild bench clearing in Detroit loss
Willie Horton, enraged by a close pitch from Frank Tanana, charged the mound and sparked a wild brawl in the first game of a doubleheader. Detroit won 14-7. second game suspended by curfew with Detroit up 5-3, to be finished tonight. Tanana, a Horton fan growing up, criticized the melee after the incident.
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El Paso Tops Shreveport 6-1 In Texas League Clash
El Paso defeated Texas League West leader Shreveport 6-1 as Pat Cristelli pitched five strong innings for his fourth win. Mark Friedman and Sam Ashford drove in two runs apiece, while Mike Cavanagh took the loss for Shreveport.
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Glider Derby Leads Include Moffat in Front
In Las Cruces New Mexico pilots start the third leg of the 2 900 mile sailplane derby the world’s longest glider contest George Moffat of Elizabeth New Jersey holds the early lead with 2000 points after winning the first two legs He flies 265 miles today from Las Cruces to Odessa Texas as the race aims for Washington DC by June 23 Moffat a 48 year old school teacher won the second leg Phoenix to Las Cruces and was top in the opening leg Los Angeles to Phoenix Helmut Reichmann of Saarbrucken West Germany sits second overall with 1663 points after taking third in Wednesday’s leg
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Waco to host all-star football game for charity
Goodwill Industries and the Waco Chamber of Commerce plan an all-star game on December 20 at Baylor Stadium. Seniors from the Southwest Conference would face those from the Big Eight with proceeds to Goodwill. An NCAA approval is anticipated.
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Chicago at Atlanta rain postpones baseball standings update
Baseball standings show Chicago at Atlanta postponed due to rain. Other games include Cincinnati 3 at St Louis, Houston at Pittsburgh, Montreal at San Diego, New York at Los Angeles, and Philadelphia at San Francisco with various pitchers listed for Thursday’s schedule.
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