Happy Bowies Legal Rift Over Oakland Sales
Former commissioner Chandler backs Kuhn's freeze on three Oakland player sales to the Yankees and Red Sox. Vida Blue, Rollie Fingers, and Joe Rudi remain in limbo as Finley faces court action to bar the moves.
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Jones Ties Mathewson Mark In Walks Streak Ends
Randy Jones of the Padres ties ChristyMathewsons NL record by a 63-year walkless streak ending at six and two thirds innings after walking Larry Herndon leading off the eighth. Jones still earns the win as Padres beat Giants 4-2. Other NL games see Pirates over Cubs 10-7 Expos over Phillies 3-0 Reds over Dodgers 6-0 Cardinals over Mets 3-0 and Astros over Braves 7-4.
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All 16 Wimbledon seeds win through first round
Reports from Wimbledon indicate a strong showing by seeds as all 16 men’s seeds and all eight women’s seeds won their first round matches. Arthur Ashe noted equal talent among players, while experts remark on grass court adaptability and the apparent reliability of seed rankings this year.
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Romania
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Australia
Guthrie in Schaefer 500 field after rain
Rain prevented Schaefer 500 qualifying leaving starting spots by draw. Janet Guthrie earned 22nd as Rolla Vollstedt notes several cars near equal speed. two-lap trials loom for other contenders while Dickson and Simon fields seek faster laps. Zaharias Invitational tees off at Tanglewood with LPGA prize money totaling $100,000 on a 6400 yard course.
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Baseball feats and racing update from early 1970s sports page
Note on Musial and other sluggers with multiple homers in a day or series. Daytime racing returns to Ellis Park July 1, and Fairmount Park resumes six nights weekly after a fire. Memorial Day crowds set records at Cahokia and Fairmount venues, with high wagering totals reported. Also mentions Skip Pitlock joining Salt Lake City in the Pacific Coast League and Torby Macdonald's passing amid ongoing anti blackout TV law.
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Illini plan 30 game schedule amid Hawaii tour exemption
The university proposes a 30 game slate for Illinois basketball, noting three games will occur during the December Hawaii tournament. The NCAA rules cap on games does not apply to gates in that offshore event, encouraging stateside schools to schedule with Hawaii members.
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Running Tide Still Leads Newport to Bermuda Race
Albert Van Metro's 60-foot sloop Running Tide held its corrected-time lead in the Newport to Bermuda race after Bumblebee 3, John Kahlbeiner’s Australian entry, damaged its spinnaker and lost time near Kitchen Shoals. Tempest, Eric Ridder's 60-foot ketch, was first to finish the 632-mile course at 8:41 p.m. EDT Tuesday.
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Ziegler Dominates Benton Exhibition Golf Match
Larry Ziegler fired a 32-32-54 to easily top four rivals in a Benton Country Club golf exhibition Tuesday. Wood and Payne posted 72 and 79, Wood with 35-87 and Payne 37-36. Gene Carello and Steve Heckel added 36-39-75 and 40-36-76 as 250 to 300 fans paid five dollars to attend after a pre match clinic.
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Carterville
Roberts vaults world record at 18 feet 8 4/8 inches in Oregon
At the U S Olympic trials in Eugene Dave Roberts reclaimed the world pole vault record with 18 feet 8 4/8 inches inspiring the day’s standout moments. Marathoner Frank Shorter and 10 000 meters rivals Craig Virgin and Garry Bjorklund excelled, while Millard Hampton and Jane Frederick posted commanding performances in sprints and pentathlon. Roberts borrowed a pole after his own broke, clearing on the final attempt, then praised the feat as a hurdle toward Olympic gold.
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Terry Porter
Base running blunders decide tight Yankees Indians tilt
The Yankees lost 3-2 to the Indians after Chambliss delayed breaking for home and Doyle headed for second, while the Red Sox won 6-5 in 18 innings against the Orioles as Doyle and Darwin sparked late scoring. Oakland beat Texas 4-2, Chicago outslugged Kansas City 14-8, and Detroit surged past Milwaukee 10-4 with Minnesota topping California 10-0.
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Cumberland and Cincinnati set for finals in four-team tourney
Cumberland will face Cincinnati tonight in Herrin in the four team American Legion baseball tournament final. Cincinnati shut out Cape Girardeau 90 while Cumberland defeated Freeman Spur 4 to 2. Tonight at 6 p.m. Freeman Spur meets Cape Girardeau followed by the Cumberland versus Cincinnati final.
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