Cubs sweep Reds as Banks and Williams power wins
Ernie Banks hits his 510th career homer to lift Chicago 6 3 in game one and Billy Williams belts his 13th of the season in a 4 1 victory in game two. The double win lifts the Cubs from fifth to momentum as Leo Durocher fights to keep his job amid doubts. Pittsburgh overwhelms St Louis 10 1 as Dave Cash fuels a five game Pirates streak. Mets edge Giants as Agee drives seventh inning run and Arlin blanks Phillies for San Diego and Atlanta win elsewhere.
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Hill All with SATLANTA Dave Hill Faces PGA Probation
UPI reports golfer Dave Hill a prominent tour veteran with eight titles and recent Memphis success was placed on one year probation after his Colonial incident at Fort Worth. The PGA also upheld a $500 fine and warned of suspension for further rule violations while Hill fights a civil rights suit and plans further action.
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Canonero II to be sold for four million to syndicate
Venezuelan owner Pedro Baptista said Canonero II will be sold after this weekend’s Belmont Stakes to a Florida or Kentucky syndicate for four million dollars. The Kentucky bred colt aims to complete the Triple Crown after wins in the Kentucky Derby and Preakness while recovering from a rash and a hoof injury. He rejected eight offers but kept two U.S. bidders as the best chance for a strong stallion future.
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Nicklaus tunes up for Open at Atlanta Classic
Jack Nicklaus, age 31, uses the Atlanta Golf Classic as Open preparation and aims to add to his major tally, while defending champ Tommy Aaron is hampered by illness. Nicklaus trails Bobby Jones in major wins but seeks the Open title after a Masters setback. The four day event at Atlanta Country Club features a 6,683 yard par-72 layout and a field including Lee Trevino and Gary Player.
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Orioles Tie, Win in 12th. Yankees Fall in Brutal AL Night
Baltimore tops Chicago 3-2 in 12 innings as Brooks Robinson drives in two to force extra innings. Boston loses to New York as Red Sox slump continues, while Earl Weaver cautions about June standings. Murcer homers twice for the Yankees in a win over Sonny Siebert. Detroit tops Minnesota 5-4. Cleveland beats Milwaukee 4-2. California edges Washington 2-1 in rain-shortened game.
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Giants Smack Salt Lake In 13-1 PCL Hit Fest
Giants rout Salt Lake 13-1 behind Jim Willoughby to improve to 6 5 as they racked 17 hits. Catcher Dave Rader powered the attack with a trio of extra base hits including a three run homer. John Vukovich led Eugene past Tacoma 11-5 in a separate game. Hawaii pulled within four in the PCL standings with a 7-4 win over Tucson. Portland’s game at Spokane was rained out.
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Ali Faces Reluctant Druthers and Aims for Fights and Fame
Muhammad Ali contemplates retirement like a country squire but stays drawn to money and a rumored rematch with Joe Frazier. He enjoys college tours and promoter attention while facing lingering questions about public interest and his boxing future.
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Froehling Edges Ashe To Win 1971 French Championship
Frank Froehling, holder of No. 1 seed and defending champ Jan Kodes rival, defeated Arthur Ashe in a five set semifinal drama at Roland Garros. Froehling, from Fort Lauderdale, praised the French Championship as “my tournament” after saving a match point and sealing the 14th game of the final set.
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Graham disputes NFL blackballing claims
Otto Graham, famed Browns quarterback, testified before a federal grand jury in Cleveland and denied that the NFL blackballed players. The U S Coast Guard Academy athletic director said he does not believe there is any blacklisting, following the grand jury hearing into possible antitrust violations.
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