American hopes rise as U S track stars face Russia
United States men’s track and field team seeks a solid lead over the Russians in the opening program of the USA USSR World All-Star Meet at Edwards Stadium Berkeley. Coach Dave Maggard relies on the 100 meter dash 110 meter high hurdles pole vault and shot put to overturn last year’s Soviet victory.
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Seattle
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Juan Martinez
Mexico
John Farrington
Australia
Lindgren
Red Sox rally to trim Detroit as pennant race tightens
Boston links ninth inning homers by Rico Petrocelli and Vada Pinson to pull within two games of Baltimore after beating Detroit 8 7. The Orioles drop to six losses in eight games as Frank Robinson and Don Buford contribute for Baltimore.
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Little League Lions Sierra Majors Roundup
Local youth baseball teams including Woody s Truck Stop Gayle Cox WP Briggs LP Kluk and Lykins Tire Max Coll WP Rowin LP Anaya compete in a minor league program featuring players from multiple sponsors and locations.
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Boxing Report From Copenhagen Duel Ends in Stopage
The Associated Press notes a boxing bout in Copenhagen where Juarz de Lima of Brazil outpointed Tom Bogs of Denmark over ten rounds. Cobblah of Ghana scored a stoppage decision.
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Brazil
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Ghana
Newcomer Deming Leads Canadian Open After Round One
Rolf Deming, a 31 year old newcomer and former Minnesota mathematics instructor, fired 67 to share the Canadian Open lead with Rod Funseth Phil Rodgers and Lou Graham at three under par. George Knudson and Rod Curl trailed by one stroke at 68. Arnold Palmer sat at 70 as Gary Player and Lee Trevino struggled.
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Associated Press
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University of Minnesota
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Riceliga
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Aikman nets ace at Roswell course amid weekend events
Bruce Aikman fired an ace Wednesday at Roswell Country Club with partners Dr. Mort Dann and Dr. Dave Miller using a wedge on the 155 yard fourth. Artesia Women’s Softball League hosts its Sixth Annual Invitational through Monday at the 10th Street Champ Clark ball park with teams from Roswell Hagerman Albuquerque Carlsbad Las Cruces Artesia Monahans and El Paso. The State Racing Commission considers off track parimutuel betting in Australia at a weekend meeting in Ruidoso with potential legislation needed. Commission chair Drew Cloud notes the long term look as bookies proliferate. Fans plan to attend either Ruidoso Downs or Santa Fe Downs for races and weekend Fourth festivities.
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Roswell Country Club
Mort Dann
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Roswell
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State Racing Commission
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Ruidoso Downs
Santa Fe Downs Race Track
Stan Smith Seeks Wimbledon Title Chance Against Newcombe
Stan Smith from Pasadena faces John Newcombe in a bid to end Australia’s Wimbledon dominance. Newcombe is favored to win for the third time in five years as Smith and Gorman advance. meanwhile Evonne Goolagong competes for a possible queen’s dethronement as Mrs Margaret Court eyes a historic defense.
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Wimbledon
England
Stan Smith
Pasadena
Calif
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Australia
Newcombe
Ken Rosewall
Smith
Tom Gorman
Seattle
Wash
Ellis wins 13th in delayed game
Dock Ellis earns his 11th win with the Pirates 3-0 shutout of the Mets in a rain delayed game. Willie Stargell drives in his 80th run as Pittsburgh expands its NL East lead despite Ellis leaving after the second rain delay.
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ED Schuyler Jr
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Los Angeles
Tigers sign Gullett brother of Reds pitcher
Detroit reports 19 year old William Gullett from Lynn Kentucky, catcher first baseman, signs with the Tigers and will join the Bristol farm club in the Appalachian League. Minnesota Twins announce three draft picks Greg Rogers Covina California Lon Galli Manitowoc Wisconsin assigned to Sarasota Gulf Coast League Clark Ullom Kansas City assigned to Wisconsin Rapids.
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