Seaver loses first Cincinnati return as Dodgers lift NL West lead
In Riverfront Stadium Tom Seaver, now a Reds ace, loses his first Cincinnati appearance in a Reds uniform as Los Angeles wins 3-2. Tommy John outdueled him, boosting the Dodgers in the NL West while Reds sink 91/2 games back. Joe Morgan, Griffey, and others contribute with key hits and reactions.
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Foyt Faces Calmed Storm Ahead of Pocono 500
Pole sitter A J Foyt led preparations for the Pocono 500 as a sponsorship dispute between Citicorp and USAC deepened. Friction with Citicorp chair Fred Stecher followed an on track incident and Foyt’s booed reception, with talks of possible legal action and mutual accusations continuing after a tense press session at Pocono International Raceway.
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Yankees edge Red Sox after lineup chaos and late heroics
Roy White and Paul Blair started as replacements while Reggie Jackson, newly unsure after an eye exam, did not start but delivered the go ahead run with a 11th inning single. The Yankees beat Boston 6-5, snapping the Sox seven game win streak but Boston still led the division.
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Fastest Detroit River hydroplane speed sets Gar Wood entry
Mickey Fremund aboard Miss Budweiser hit 132.678 mph in qualifying as one of ten hydroplanes named for Sunday's Gar Wood Trophy race. Also in sports briefs: hockey talks collapse over Blues buyer, antitrust suits against World Hockey Association, Ballesteros leads in London golf, Cardinals and Red Sox roster moves, Oneida Soccer tops Olympus, Jackie Robinson Day preview, Nolan on DL and Holsworth activated, Jets' Newsome probation, and harness racing winners at Monticello.
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Triple dead heat at Saratoga Springs pace race
Saratoga Harness staged an unusual triple dead heat in the ninth race a one mile pace as Quantico Linda driven by Jim Donesky K Doll with Bert Belanger and Armbro Squire with Bill Nicholson tied for show all finishing at the same time The field paid 2 10 to show Buzette won the race in 2 03 with Salcos Lee second driven by Bill Blake
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Smith Considered for UCLA Coaching Job
UCLA Athletic Director J D Morgan confirmed talks with North Carolina coach Dean Smith about the Bruins vacancy but both declined to comment on a possible offer. Morgan said Smith is among eight or ten coaches discussed, with a decision likely in two to three weeks. Other candidates include Denny Crum Digger Phelps Bobby Knight and Gary Cunningham.
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Six-team WHA merger plan proposed with NHL
The NHL proposed a merger with the WHA effective 1977-78, creating a separate WHA division of at least six teams under NHL umbrella. Expected WHA teams include Quebec New England Cincinnati Edmonton Houston Winnipeg with Birmingham possible. joint talks continue into July in Toronto.
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Carner Leads With Hot 68 At Hoosier Classic
JoAnne Carner, the 1976 U S Open champion, holds a one stroke lead in the Hoosier Classic after a 68 in the second round at Plymouth Country Club. She carded seven birdies on the back nine and said her putting helped set up the score as fifteen players trailed within three strokes. Debbie Austin shot 70 to pace early action from Oneida.
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Evert. Tracy Austin Delivers Nervous Wimbledon Debut
Chris Evert, the Wimbledon defending champion, beat 14-year-old Tracy Austin 6 1 6 1 to reach the last 16 at the centennial championships. Austin, youngest in the tournament's 10-year history, fought four break points and impressed with strong ground strokes. Connors and Gerulaitis also advanced in other singles clashes.
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Sports Broadcasts Schedule Highlights and Matchups
Television and radio slate lists events for the day including Wimbledon tennis at 5:00 p.m. and baseball NCAA championship taped at 5:00 p.m. on HBO 15N. Belmont horse racing at 6:00 p.m. on WOR NY, harness racing at 11:20 p.m. on WOR NY. Radio coverage features Syracuse Chiefs vs. Richmond Braves at 7:30 p.m. on WCNY FM.
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