Melnyk Leads U.S. Amateur Prospect at American Classic
Steve Melnyk shared the 36 hole lead at the American Golf Classic in Akron Ohio after a Friday 68 to reach 137 a stroke ahead of Arnold Palmer and Jim Wischere. Bert Yancey Ray Floyd also 137 with Palmer within a stroke of the lead as eleven players stayed within three shots. Dave Eichelberger shot 65 to lead a 139 group.
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Cubs Edge Red Sox In Arcadia Pony League Showdown
Cub duo Mike Baker and Steve Jankovsky combined to pitch a 10 9 win over the Red Sox Friday night. Dave Young and Dan Gardiner had two hits apiece for the Cubs as losing pitcher Gary Carr added two Sox hits. The 1972 APL tournament team includes Greg Debrosse Greg Durack Rick Switzer Rick Lesczynski Rick Yeager Kelly Fuenning Frank Boyce Hugo Hernandez Kory Blose Jerry Romanella Dan Kotch Steve Metzger Yourung Jankovsky and Carr with Dick Elman as manager and Joe Boyce Rick Turner as coaches.
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Higgins Brings Pro Tennis to Carefree Inn Arizona
Billy Higgins named top national teaching pro in name only but active player, heads Carefree Inn tennis program with wife Jill. He charges seven to ten dollars per half hour as he develops a resort tennis scene in a hot desert community with seven courts. Higgins, ranked 36th nationally, moved pro status in 1965 and aims to build a larger program while Jill handles beginners.
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Dodgers waive Hoyt Wilhelm ending 20 year major league run
Los Angeles Dodgers requested irrevocable waivers on Hoyt Wilhelm as a step toward releasing the 48 year old knuckleball specialist. Wilhelm appeared in 1 070 games the most by any pitcher in MLB history and holds many relief records. The Dodgers offered a minor league pitching instructor post if no other club signs him.
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Ferrari Favored to Sweep Six-Hour Endurance at Watkins Glen
Ferrari leads the World Manufacturers Championship as the six-hour race at Watkins Glen, New York, nears. The Gulf Mirage driven by Derek Bell and Carlos Pace challenges the Ferraris, while Ronnie Peterson and Tim Schenken pace the pole with 113.21 mph. Mario Andretti and Jacky Ickx start second, and Peter Revson and Denis Hulme set Can-Am track marks in practice.
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Dog Selex 8 Pony Mat at Black Canyon Park
Handicapped horse selections outline bets for Wednesdays through Sundays at Black Canyon Greyhound Park near Phoenix. Listings include post positions, dogs, and bet types with a Best Bet and Best Quin noted for the 8th race. Scottsdale notices announce bids and Paradise Valley town hearing on August 10 1972.
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Ali to Fight Peralta in Barcelona on Aug 1
Spanish promoter Luis Bamala said Muhammad Ali agreed to face Gregorio Peralta of Argentina in Barcelona on August 1. The announcement comes from Madrid based UPI dispatch.
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Hawaii Islands Win 5-1 Over Phoenix on Strong Pitching
George Brunet and Joe Moeller combined for a six hitter as the Hawaii Islanders defeated Phoenix 5-1. Brunet earned his 10th win, allowing six hits over five innings, while Moeller earned his first save after four hitless innings. Steve Whitaker drove in Hawaii's first run with a fourth inning double, and John Matias added a two run single in the fifth.
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West inks contract with the Los Angeles Lakers
All Star guard Jerry West disclosed a new two year deal with the Lakers worth around 600000. Reports say he sought 300000 per year, senior to his 11 seasons with the club and a pledge to stay until a title is won. The veteran helped the team to this spring NBA championship.
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