Walt Frazier Reflects On Rise From SIU To Knicks
Walt Frazier, four years after leaving Southern Illinois University for the Knicks, discusses his $215,000 annual earnings, growing real estate ventures, and plans to complete a physical education degree. He recalls the 1967 NIT breakout, his Mother’s Atlanta home, and a shift from spending to saving as he eyes retirement in about six years.
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Southern
Larry Odell
Southern Tlinois
Southern Illinpois University
New York City
Southern Timois University
Walt Frazier
New York
Atlanta
SIU
Frazier
Carbondale
Walt Prazier Enterprises Corp
Tye
Dave
Du Quoin to host $6,000 weekend super modified race
Du Quoin State Fairgrounds hosts a $6,000 purse super modified program Saturday and Sunday with 33 cars expected. Promoter Dick Poe notes first entry by Larry Curtis of Stilesville Indiana and top interest around Ray Essick of Southern Illinois University who joins the US Men's Olympic Swimming Committee.
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du Quoin State Fairgrounds
Dick Poe
Marion
Indiana
Larry Curtis
Stilesville
Poe
Ray Essick
Southern Ilinois University
United States
Essick
Stu
Salukis
Lake Placid
N.Y
Ayes Pair Acres Inc
United States Auto Club
du Quoin
Dolly Nance Sets 75 Yard Dash at Jackson County Jamboree
Dolly Nance of Giant City Grade School near Carbondale won the junior girls 75 yard dash in 9.85 seconds at the Jackson County Jamboree held at Bleyer Field Carbondale. She will advance to regional competition in Marion in mid July with other area winners from similar meets. The Carbondale meet was sponsored by the Carbondale days and the Department of Corrections from the Governor's office.
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Giant City
Carbondale
Chaning
Jackson County
Marion
Carbondale Daycees
Department of Corrections
Governor’s Office
Amati, Henson duel at Williamson County Speedway Friday
Amati of Greenfield won the feature at Williamson County Speedway west of Marion, but veteran Gene Henson of Paris lost the final laps due to a tire failure after leading early. Henson had outqualified rivals and placed in heat events while B. J. Murphy won the modified stock feature, followed by Bill Millikan. Utah State coach LaDell Anderson named coach of the ABA Utah Stars.
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Poe
Blundy
Seven Miles Speedway
Huck Amati
Greenfield
Tenn
Bill Burks Jr
Marion
Cliff Cockrum
Benton
Larry Miller
Oolictic
Ind
Gene Henson
Paris
Amati
Freeman Spur
Anderson
Burks
Henson
Cocaum
Sundday
Chuck Amati
Jenny
Williamson County Speedway
B. J. Murphy
Bill Millikan
Shawneetown
Murphy
Millikan
Swoboda Returns to New York in Yankee Pinstripes
Ex Met outfielder Ron Swoboda reports to the New York Yankees after a waiver trade from Montreal. He starts in left field replacing Roy White and drives in a run, amid taunts from fans recalling his Mets past. Dodgers coach Casey Stengel once praised his power as Swoboda joins a Yankees lineup amid renewed city attention.
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Casey Stengel
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Swoboda
Yanks
Montreal
Ron Woods
Cash
Ralph Houk
Roy White
Swaboda
Detroit
Mickey Lo
An jJich
Swoboda Traded From Expos to Yankees
Swoboda said he would be happy with the move after a late Friday phone call from Expos general manager Jim Fanning. He recalled seeking a trade to New York previously and expressed surprise at the rapid change, noting his desire to play for the Yankees after leaving the Mets. He lives in Syosset, New York, and his wife cried upon hearing the news.
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Syosset
Jim Fanning
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Expos
Fanning
Yankees
Lee MacPhail
Mets
Comedian to honor 75 grid stars and NFL figures
A benefit for Chicago's Better Boys Foundation at the Hilton International Ballroom expects 2300 attendees. The White Award honors a player for pro football and community service, with nominees Kermit Alexander Rams Bil Curry Colts Andy Russell Steelers Fran Tarkenton Giants Willie Wood Packers. Other awards will go to NFL statistical leaders and notable linebackers Timemen and rookies. Hans Steinke, famed wrestler through the 1920s, died Saturday after a career starting in Germany and lasting to 1940.
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Better Boys Foundation
Hilton Hotel
International
Hans Steinke
Steinke
Germany
Marion tourneys planned for Little and Pony Leagues
Marion plans summer Little League and Pony League tournaments. The Little League opener is July 22 with Centralia American vs Carbondale American at 6 p.m. Marion and West Frankfort meet at 3 p.m., and the July 23 championship at 7:30 p.m. determines the district qualifier at Herrin July 29-30, featuring Marion, Bridgeport, Herrin and Crossville winners. The Pony League regional starts August 5 with sectional winners from St. Joseph, Springfield, and Marion-Herrin matchups leading to the next rounds.
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Marion Avis
William J. No
Centralia American
Carbondale American
West Frankoort
Herrin
Bridgeport
Crossville
St. Joseph
Springfield
Joliet
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