Pepitone Leaves Cubs for Braves in Trade
Atlanta Braves acquire first baseman Joe Pepitone from Chicago Cubs for minor league first baseman Andy Thornton and cash. Pepitone, who played for the Yankees six years and for the Cubs this season batting .267 in 31 games, said he was disappointed to leave but will join Braves for bench strength as Eddie Mathews touted him as an exciting addition for Atlanta fans.
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Belgium Grand Prix held after two days of dispute
Sweden's Ronnie Peterson won pole in a JPS Lotus as Belgian driver Jacky Ickx defied a boycott to race for Ferrari. Organizers averted cancellation, referencing $187,500 starting money, with Jackie Stewart close behind in a Tyrell Ford and Emerson Fittipaldi struggling to sixth or tenth as brake problems plagued the field.
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Pepitone Traded From Cubs to Braves for Thornton Cash
Chicago Cubs first baseman Joe Pepitone was traded to the Atlanta Braves Saturday for minor leaguer Andy Thornton and cash. Braves general manager Ed die Robinson said Pepitone will be an exciting player for Atlanta fans to watch.
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Hartman to speak at Logan sports banquet in Marion
A large crowd is expected at the Marion Travelodge Monday night to honor John A. Logan College athletes from 1972 to 1978. Former Southern Illinois University coach Jack Hartman, now Kansas State head coach, will be the featured speaker. Logan will honor 13 9 Logan second place finishers in the 1972 73 Southern Illinois College Conference race and baseball tri-champions.
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Soviet Union takes 2-1 lead in Davis Cup ties
In Budapest the Soviet Union won two singles to move ahead 2-1 in the European Zone. Teimuraz Kakulia endured a five setter over Balazs Taroczy, while Alex Metreveli beat Szabolcs Baranyi 6-2 6-2 6-4. Hungary and the Soviet doubles later won. France, New Zealand, and West Germany also posted advances in their Davis Cup clashes.
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Not retiring after 13th year Jerry West plans another season with Lakers
Jerry West, a 13 year NBA veteran, announced he will return to the Los Angeles Lakers next season. He said older players can be better than younger ones and spoke at a news conference with reporters recalling his high school days in East Bank West Virginia.
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