Mountaineer coach fights football summer ban and calls for reform
Tony Constantine reports Jim Carlen argues WVU aims to allow football in limited summer camps while relaxing rules for basketball. He advocates spring practice, light football drills, and broader access to camps to aid underclassmen, speed, and agility development.
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Taylor Hints He May Rejoin Packers Club
Jim Taylor said he has no idea when he will decide his next fall team but the Packers remain in contention. The free agent fullback spoke at the 1,000 Yard Club Foundation dinner after talks with several clubs and noted he won’t discuss money. Commissioner Rozelle said he would mediate only if Taylor signs elsewhere and the teams can’t agree on compensation.
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Damascus Wins Belmont as Cool Reception Breaks Leg
Preakness champ Damascus surged from behind to win the Belmont Stakes by 2 lengths over Cool Reception, who suffered a broken cannon bone at the finish. Damascus clocked 2 28 45 for the mile and a half, denying a Triple Crown bid. Cool Reception was injured crossing the line. X-rays would determine if he must be destroyed. Damian’s victory keeps Woodward family stakes alive with Edith Bancroft as owner. Shoemaker captured his fourth Belmont.
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Cubs Beat Cards 7-5 in St Louis thriller
Cubs win 7-5 as Bill Hands preserves victory after a late Cardinals rally. Williams hits a three run homer in the fifth scoring Ferguson Jenkins Kessinger and Beckett. Savage adds a two run single in the ninth, finalizing the Cubs edge.
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Shaw Gives Mets Split At Frisco
In San Francisco the Mets split a doubleheader with the Giants as Johnny Lewis and Tommy Davis delivered back-to-back doubles in the 11th inning for a 2-1 win. Juan Marichal pitched seven innings in the opener, beating New York 11-2, while Bob Shaw tossed a two-hitter in the nightcap before Tom Haller's 11th inning homer.
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Long Shot Biggs Wins Californian Stakes at Hollywood Park
Inglewood Calif Biggs a longshot from Washington State closed with a burst in the stretch to win the 14th Californian Stakes at Hollywood Park by three quarters of a length over ake Money Native Diver faded Pretense finished third Wingover fourth Native Diver broke slowly and faded Biggs carried 112 pounds to 130 for Pretense and 127 for Native Diver in a 11 16 mile race run in a good 1 41 35
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Oerter Smashes Marks In Discus At East Meet
Al Oerter, threetime Olympic champion, threw 203 feet 6 inches for a meet and East best at the New York Athletic Club event, on a five throw sequence all 199-5 or better. He sought form in flight after LA loss, wearing a home-made neck brace for nerve pain.
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Phillies Beat Astros Behind Bunning Seven-Hit Effort
Jim Bunning outdueled Larry Dierker scattering seven hits to guide the Philadelphia Phillies to a 4 2 victory over the Houston Astros. Bunning struck out six walked one and went the distance for the fifth time, with Richie Allen stealing home in the first inning and Tony Gonzales starting the game with a triple. The Phils added an eighth inning unearned run as Allen walked stole second and scored on Joe Morgan’s throwing error. The Astros scored on Jim Landis’ single and Rob Aspromonte’s triple, while Eddie Mathews scored on Landis’ single in the sixth.
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Orioles Nip Nats in extra tight baseball clash
Baltimore Orioles beat the Washington Senators 3 to 2 after Paul Blair lined an infield single with two outs in the first, allowing pinch runner Mark Belanger to score from third. The tense matchup featured late drama and key late-game plays.
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Pool to Offer Swim Lessons at Municipal Pool
Pool will start lessons Monday with 11 am and noon hourly classes. Manager Jay Jacobs announced. Enrollment available by calling ticket manager George Sallows at 292-9181 or at the pool. Registration deadline is June 11.
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Hagan May Play With New Club
Broadcast partner Jerry Gross says Cliff Hagan is in shape to play for a new American Basketball Association club. Gross, who called Hawks games with Hagan as color commentator, states there is no question Hagan is ready to play.
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Hess Tied In Amateur Golf Opener At Morgantown
Defending champion Jim Hess Jr. carded a 69 to share first at the halfway point of the County Amateur at Morgantown Country Club. Greg Myers, WVU soccer coach, also shot one under par. Dave Spannbauer and Jack Forbes followed with 70s.
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National League standings and Sunday's schedule overview
National League leaders list Cincinnati, St. Louis, San Francisco, Pittsburgh, Chicago, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Houston, New York by wins and winning percentage. Saturday results include Cincinnati edging Atlanta 8 7 and San Francisco defeating New York 11 2. Sunday pitchers listed for key matchups across the league.
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Phantoms, Toros tie 0-0 amid ejected players
Pittsburgh Phantoms and Los Angeles Toros battled to a scoreless 0-0 tie in a National Professional Soccer League game. Referee Ed Pearson ejected Pittsburgh's Co Prins and Manfred Rummel with 14 minutes left after a heated protest about a trip called on Prins. Pittsburgh finished with two men sent off. Ron Cocks scored early in the first half but was ruled offside.
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