Ali Supposedly Out With Knee Damage in Santa Monica
World heavyweight champion Ali is hospitalized in Santa Monica California with suspected knee damage and cuts after a bout report. NFL labor issues prompt talk of good faith bargaining while Court orders reshape 1974 release case and Davis Cup ties face postponement. NASCAR pole to Feyt at Daytona. Hunt leads at Le Castellet. Redman eyes double at Watkins Glen. Rice named athletic director at Rice University. US women’s team nears Olympic berth after victory over Cuba. Larry Brown to undergo knee surgery Saturday.
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Toros Prepare for Giant Mustangs in Season Opener
San Antonio Toros owner Henry Hight touts the Los Angeles Mustangs as one of the largest teams to visit Northside Stadium for the July 16 opener. The Mustangs front four average 66 and weigh 280 pounds, while Toros add ex Trinity star Greg Lens to counter. Tickets go on sale Saturday with reserved seats $6.50, $5.50, $4.51 and general admission $1, under-12 tickets $1.50. A one hour scrimmage is set for Peacock Field this Saturday.
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Cedeno's late homer and double pace Astros sweep
Cesar Cedeno led Houston with seven hits and four RBIs as the Astros beat the Reds 10-8 in both games of a doubleheader. His no-run homer in the 14th capped the opener, while a two-run double broke a tie in the eighth of game two.
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BravesBeatGiants 7 2 as Messersmith Shines on mound
Andy Messersmith pitched six hit ball with eight strikeouts and four walks to earn his sixth win in seven starts, driving the Atlanta Braves to a 7 2 victory over the San Francisco Giants. He added two RBIs to pace the offense.
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Scanlon Posts Victory at Tennessee Valley Invitational
In Chattanooga, Scanlon defeats third seed Terry Moor of Monroe in the semifinals of the $5,000 Tennessee Valley Invitational Tennis Tournament. Docherty of Newcastle, Australia, upset second seed Charlie Owens 3-6 6-3 as other quarterfinals concluded. Scanton, 187% NCAA champion, advances toward the final against Newcastle’s Docherty.
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Weighing Great Players From Past And Present Football
Heat limits talk as schedules heat up and fans argue over who ranks as football’s best. A San Antonio hockey history note recalls Paul Helmcamp, sports shopman and first local ice team manager, plus a Velinian Kids reunion and Tellinnion event near Seguin.
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