Casper clings to one stroke lead at Avco Classic
Masters champion Billy Casper holds a one stroke lead at 8 under par 208 after 54 holes, surviving a hard round to stay ahead. David Hill Dan Sikes Jim Colbert and Tom Weiskopf join the chase, all tied for second as Casper shoots 73.
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Leads Classic Country Club in 72 hole test
A three stroke lead enters the third round at Classic Country Club on the 7 212 yard course as players chase the 72 hole test.
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Country Club
Bench Drives Reds Past Mets on Ninth Inning Double
John Bench drove in the tying and winning runs with a two run double in the ninth, lifting Cincinnati to a 3-2 win over the New York Mets as his RBI total rose to 123. Ty Cline and Bobby Tolan scored off reliever Nolan Ryan.
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Indians rally past A's in 10th on Hinton single
Chuck Hinton lined a run scoring single in the 10th inning to lift Cleveland over Oakland 6 5 after the Indians blew a 3 1 lead. Duke Sims Graig Nettles and Eddie Leon homered in the sixth to build the advantage before Oakland tied it in the ninth.
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New Stadium Vision Outlined by NMSU Leader
New Mexico State University Athletic Director Lou Henson described a proposed 30 000 seat football stadium with potential to 40 000 and a synthetic surface. He noted university funds are committed for two years and funding may come from bond issues or legislative action. A county committee was formed to study funding and logistics for the project.
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Exhibition Scores Show NFL Style Matches
Miami defeats San Francisco 17 to 7 and St. Louis tops Cincinnati 41 to 20 while Kansas City defeats Cleveland 16 to 13 and Detroit beats New Orleans 31 to 17 in an exhibition slate.
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World Records Fall At AAU Swimming Championships
Brian Job and Mark Spitz set world records at the National AAU Championships in Los Angeles. Job, 18, cut two seconds in the 200 meter breaststroke to 2:23.46 and earlier set the American 100 meter breaststroke mark. Spitz, 20, lowered the 200 meter butterfly to 2:05.43, breaking his own 1967 record of 2:05.70.
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Wilkinson Wins U S Crown in 3 and 2 Final
Martha Wilkinson 21 of Whittier Calif defeats Cynthia Hill 3 and 2 at Wee Burn Country Club to capture the U S Women’s Amateur Championship. Hill twice hit water at 16 in both rounds and failed to hold the late advantage as Wilkinson steadied in the afternoon to win. Also named to the American team for the Women’s World Amateur Championships are Hill and Jane Bastanchury.
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Alworth Returns to Chargers Camp in Irvine
Lance Alworth, a three time AFL receiving champion, ends a brief retirement to report to the San Diego Chargers training camp in Irvine. He arrives with football shoes over his shoulder and seeks to contribute after saying he could not stand watching the game. He plans to join morning and afternoon workouts ahead of the August 29 matchup with the Rams, while management reportedly refused his contract renegotiation request.
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Shaw-Barton Advertising Franchise Offer
A business opportunity invites individuals to build their future with Shaw Barton advertising and sales promotional programs. No franchise fee. Includes field and home office training. Contact Mike Welch at 2785 WN Speer Denver 80211.
First Round Action Is Wild In Connie Mack Series
In Farmington New Mexico Knoxville Tennessee opened with seven runs in the first two innings and won 98 Saturday night in the Connie Mack Baseball World Series The Michigan team scored three runs in the first inning with two walks by Knoxville starter George Johnson The northern club added four more in the second inning on walks and errors Knoxville then rallied with more runs in the fourth indicating a chaotic early game
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Mantle Returns to Yankees as Coach in 1970
Mickey Mantle, legendary Yankees outfielder, will rejoin New York as a coach, joining Ralph Houk’s staff as a special batting coach and mentor to young players. He is set to begin duties when the club hosts the Minnesota Twins next weekend.
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Albuquerque Golfers Reach New Mexico Amateur Finals
Andy Boyd and Dick Hood of Albuquerque advanced to the 36 hole final in Socorro after decisive semifinal wins over Johnny Gonzales of Socorro and Mike Spann. Boyd, a UNM student, led by one after Friday and closed with birdies, while Hood used a hot putter to win key holes. Senior flight net honors went to MC Scott of Lovington with 214.
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