Jabbar to be known as Kareem Abdul Jabbar in public discourse
Ex Lew Alcindor Kareem Abdul Jabbar announced at a State Department news conference that he wishes to be identified by his Islamic name Kareem Abdul Jabbar. He plans a 25 day Africa tour with Oscar Robertson and Larry Costello, and described his 1968 conversion from Catholicism to Islam.
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Tom Seppy
Associated Press
Washington
Lew Alcindor
Kareem Abdul Jabbar
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National Basketball Association
Milwaukee Bucks
State Department
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Larry Costello
Africa
Sports Illustrated
Kareen Abdul Jabbar
Robertson
Costello
Algeria
Senegal
Mali
Nigeria
Tanzania
Somalia
Janice Brown
Los Angeles
Habiba
District of Columbia
Fire Kills 27 Horses at Arlington Park Race Track
A major blaze in a hay stack barn at Arlington Park Race Track killed 27 horses and caused about 250000 dollars in damage. Twenty one horses were trapped and some animals had to be destroyed. trainer Helen Woods was injured. Investigators pursued a cause while races planned for today remained on schedule.
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Arlington Park Race Track
John F. Loome
Helen Woods
Palatine
Arlington Heights
Lakers fire Mullaney amid coaching speculation
Lakers dismiss Joe Mullaney and offer executive scouting post. Elgin Baylor's name surfaces as a potential replacement though club declines to comment. Baylor, 36, has battled knee and groin injuries, including a December Achilles tendon surgery.
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Los Lakers
National Basketball Association
Joe Mullaney
Lakers
Mullaney
Fried Sehaus
Baylor
Seattle University
Backus Defends Welterweight Title Against Napoles in California
Billy Backus of Syracuse defends his 147 pound crown against Jose Napoles of Mexico City in a 15 round bout at the Forum in Inglewood. Napoles is the heavy favorite as over 16,000 fans expect a bloodbath with a Latin American majority. The first Syracuse bout ended with Backus winning on cuts. The fight will be shown on closed circuit locally and on TV in Mexico City.
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Ferguson retires from NHL after eight seasons with Canadiens
Montreal star John Ferguson announces retirement citing business interests in Montreal. The rugged left winger, 32, leaves after eight stormy seasons with the Canadiens, a returnee from a prior brief retirement in 1970.
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Major League Standings and Tonight's Schedule
Major League standings show East leaders St Louis and New York with Chicago, Montreal in pursuit. Tonight's schedule features Chicago at Atlanta, Houston at Pittsburgh, St Louis at Cincinnati, Montreal at San Diego, New York at Los Angeles, Philadelphia at San Francisco, and more matchups.
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Bears sign Missouri backs Moore and Harrison
Chicago owner George Halas announced the signings of two Missouri backs Joe Moore and Jim Harrison. Both players fit the Bears rebuilding plan after Moore’s record Missouri career and Harrison’s blocking and late-rush performances. Walston and Dooley outlined multiyear deals with separate negotiations. East Moline Panthers defeated Thornton Wildcats 71-62 to win the 1969 Centralia Holiday Tournament.
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Associated Press Chicago
ASP
Joe Moore
Jim Harrison
Missouri
Chicago Bear
George Halas
Bears
Norm Standlee
Hugh Gallerneau
Stanford
Halas
Moore
Harrison
Walston
East Moline
Fiore Fishing Computer Aids Average Anglers
Chicago area fisherman Jack Fiore debuts the Fiore Fishing Computer to guide the average angler on when and where to fish for bass walleye northern pike muskies and trout. It analyzes month weather water depth and location to suggest lures and tackles. Experts back the data as useful for unfamiliar lakes and species across regions. Contact Fiore at 2839 N Marmora Chicago Ill. 60634. Atlanta pro am sets golf pace Weaver shoots 66 at Atlanta Country Club tying Classic record for $500 prize.
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Fiore
Illinois
Crab Orchard Lake
Jack Fiore
N. Marmora
Ill
Miller Leads With 65 In Atlanta Classic Thriller
John Miller shot a 65 at Atlanta Country Club to seize a two shot lead in the Atlanta Golf Classic. He fired an eagle on No 18 and seven birdies while bogeys on Nos 16 and 4 marred his score. Jack Nicklaus Ray Floyd Orville Moody Dave Eichelberger trail by two as 18,000 fans watched. Defending champion Tommy Aaron stood well back after a 71. Larry Hanson Gardner Dickinson led a first place team tie with a 4s score.
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Jack Nicklaus
Orville Moody
Ray Floyd
Dave Eichelberger
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Nicklaus
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Atlanta
No. 4
Larry Hanson
Gardner Dickinson
Bob Hope
Tommy Aaron
Lee Trevino
Bob Luan
Charles Coody
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