Arnie Alma Hurst Dominates Indy Heats in Hambletonian Buildup
Arnie Alma Hurst won both heats of the three year old trot at Indianapolis delaying fears of gate nerves. Gene Reigle drives the Greenville Ohio colt ahead of Fairmount Hanover and Chaco as Hambletonian post positions are awaited at Du Quoin Sunday. Eight horses competed including Noble Jade Speed Supreme Lucky Hill and Volstar Hanover. Meanwhile NFL exhibition action sees Joe Namath and the Jets in St Louis with Namath nursing a minor injury and Jim Hart starring for SIUC Cardinal fame. The Bartonville regional American Legion tournament was paused by rain with Highland leading Cincinnati.
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Collins injures ankle delaying 76ers rookie start
Doug Collins, Benton and Illinois State basketball star and 1972 NBA first round pick, broke a bone in his left foot during an August 15 exhibition in Springfield Mass. Cast on the foot, he may be sidelined three to five weeks though he hopes to be ready for the October 10 season opener in Houston.
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Cubs sweep Reds as Whitey Lockman sparks rebound
The Chicago Cubs ended an 11 game losing streak by sweeping the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field 4-3 in 10 innings. Don Kessinger delivered the decisive two out single after Paul Popovich and Randy Hundley sparked a late rally as Jim Hickman provided the earlier pinch hit to left. Manager Whitey Lockman cited a revived effort on a 12 game road trip beginning tonight at Houston.
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Dodgers rally as Robinson pounds homers for Phillies
Bill Robinson endures a rough run but hits his 20th and 21st homers to power the Philadelphia Phillies to a 6-3 NL victory over the San Diego Padres. He notes a chipped left elbow helped his swing as Dodgers win 5-4 over the Mets and Cubs top Reds 4-3.
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Little League final set as Taiwan faces Tucson in World Series
Consecutive no hitters lift Tainan City Taiwan to the Little League World Series final against Tucson Arizona. Taiwan seeks a third straight championship as it meets its American opponent after Taiwan crushed Tampa 27 0 and set series batting marks.
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Jones Super Team Faces Tough Pole at California 500
Parnelli Jones enters the California 500 prep with Mario Andretti Joe Leonard and Al Unser. At Ontario Motor Speedway practice Unser led the trio with 186.366 mph while Andretti posted 183.839 and Leonard 183.801. Bobby Unser topped the week at 196.014 as 14 cars exceeded 190 mph. Pole speeds now set by Saturday time trials with 33-car field finalized by two Sunday qualifying races.
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U S Cagers Meet Reds in Finals at World Games
The United States basketball team faces the Soviet Union in the World University Games final in Moscow after a tense run to the title game. Tom Burleson and NC State teammates seek revenge for Munich, while the Russians bring six Olympians, including four starters. The U S won over Cuba and Brazil en route and aims to cap a strong overall showing despite a bittersweet note from swimming trials.
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NHL rejects merger with WHA in junior prospect fight
The NHL board of governors decided to block a WHA merger and will actively compete to sign top junior players. They may change policy to prevent underage juniors from joining the rival league. Electricity winds could double hydro output.
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Rentzel Loses Appeal as Suspension Upheld
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Lance Rentzel loses his bid to have his NFL suspension lifted. A Superior Court judge rules the NFL may set a conduct code for players, upholding Rozelle’s July 20 suspension after Rentzel pleaded guilty to marijuana possession.
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