Tigers Acquire Frank Howard From Rangers
Detroit purchased Frank Howard, a 6 foot 7 inch 285 pound slugger, from Texas on waivers for contention power. He will report to Oakland Friday but is ineligible for AL playoffs or World Series if Tigers qualify. Manager Billy Martin seeks added hitting as Willy Horton and others underperform.
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Genter Defies Spitz After Medical Hurdle in Munich
Steve Genter swam a silver in the 200 meter freestyle in Munich while Mark Spitz faced internal team pressure. Genter recounts Spitz urged his coach to keep him from returning to the pool, citing concerns for Genter’s health following minor surgery for a collapsed lung.
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Spitz’s Psychological Tactics Highlight Mexico City Controversy
Swimmer Spitz faced alleged taunts in Mexico City that he said harmed performances and psyche opponents. Coach Sherman Chavoor confirmed the name calling. Genter, UCLA swimmer on leave, said Spitz tried to psyche him out before and during races while Spitz won gold.
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U S grapplers clinch six medals in Munich event
The United States headed toward its largest Olympic wrestling medal haul in 48 years with six U S grapplers assured of medals including Ben Peterson in the 90 kilo class. A U S relay team set an Olympic record in the 800 meter free style, while track opened with mixed results as Dick Bruggeman faltered in the 400 meter hurdles.
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NHL raises pensions and playoff purse in new three year pact
NHL President Clarence Campbell and NHLPA Director Alan Eagleson unveiled a three year deal boosting pensions from 300 to 500 dollars a month and increasing Stanley Cup cash awards to 19 000 for winners and 14 000 for losers. The agreement also introduces free agency for players with 50 games if not tendered a contract by August 10.
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Smith Fights Late, Martin Upsets Top Seed In Open
Forest Hills reports a tense first round as 15 year old Billy Martin takes a set from defending champion Stan Smith while Billie Jean King prepares for the women’s start. Patti Hogan teases potential upsets as players navigate a rainless but slow day with 56 of 146 men’s matches finished. Arthur Ashe, seeded sixth, meets Haroon Rahim as the women’s draw of about 80 begins.
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Young goalie signs with Phoenix Roadrunners
United Press International reports Gary Simmons, a 6-2 185 pound amateur goalie, signs with the Phoenix Roadrunners. He played 14 games for the San Diego Gulls in 1970-71 and was reinstated as an amateur last year.
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Len Wilkens Mulls Retirement From NBA
Cleveland coach Bill Fitch said Lenny Wilkens is considering retirement after talks for five hours with Fitch. Wilkens, former Seattle Supersonics coach, was trading to Cleveland for Butch Beard. no decision reached and no coaching offer made.
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Skins and Dolphins Open Exhibition Weekend
The NFL opens a five day slate of exhibition games led by Washington under Coach George Allen hosting the Miami Dolphins. Other matchups include the Colts at Tampa, Chiefs hosting Cowboys, Giants versus Eagles, Jets at Falcons, and several Sunday fixtures before Houston at Minnesota ends the weekend.
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