Lew Alcindor Apologizes for Oncourt Punch
UCLA standout Lew Alcindor apologized after punching Dennis Grey of the Los Angeles Stars during a pickup game. Grey, jaw shattered, required a two hour operation. Alcindor offered to pay medical expenses and said the incident was provoked.
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Wilt) Chamberlain
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Oakland Oaks
Brazil Advances to Final as Jasper Beats Vincennes 7-1
Jasper defeated Vincennes 7-1 in the regional title game at Jasper to reach the Indiana high school baseball final four, ending Vincennes 15 game streak and avenging a prior loss. Marion and Spencer also fell in regionals while Indianapolis Howe and other regional champs advanced.
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Michael Johnson
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Spencer
Hammond Noll
Namath Doubts Change as He Retires from Football
Broadway Joe Namath, facing Rozelle's ultimatum over his nightclub stake, doubts a solution is possible and insists he will not play again. He asks for proper context, denies drinking, and says retirement stems from clear conscience after no wrongdoing. He rejects parallels to Hornung and Karras.
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Joe Namath
Rozelle
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Detroit
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Namath
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Mike Bite
Gerry Philbin
Philbin
Long Island
George Sauer
Don Maynard
Pollard Grabs Rex Mays Classic Victory From Back
Art Pollard surged from last after a 13 car wreck to win the Rex Mays Memorial Classic at State Fair Park. He set a record 112.127 mph average over 150 miles, taking the lead on lap 90 after swapping to an Andy Granatelli car. Mario Andretti faded to seventh after pole position.
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Bill Vukovich
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Sam Sessions
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Bettenhausen
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Kenyon
Pairings Set for Indiana High School Baseball Semi State
In Indianapolis UPI reports Saturday semi state pairings. Bloomington hosts North Central of Marion against Howe with Rushville facing Bloomington. Jasper hosts South Spencer versus Jeffersonville and Brazil versus Jasper. Richmond hosts Manchester winner against Concordia of Fort Wayne and Yorktown against Anderson. South Bend hosts Lafayette against South Bend winner and East Chicago winner versus Gary winner.
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Frankfort
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Greg Boehning
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Castle
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Shriners Plan Bowling Tourney Groundwork
Shrine bowling captains and members meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the Shrine Temple to begin organizing the Great Lakes Bowling Tournament set for Terre Haute in 1971.
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Ryun Eyes Rematch With Olympic Champion Kip Keino
Jim Ryun, fresh off a 3 55.9 mile in Los Angeles, hopes Kip Keino returns for a July at sea level U S British Commonwealth Russia meet. Ryun, world mile record holder, beat by Keino in Mexico City and seeks a competitive rematch.
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Martin Liquori
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John Swason
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Berkeley
Jay Silvester
Juan Martinez
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Casper Wins Western Open in Rain Delayed Finish
Buffalo Billy Casper shot 67 to win the Western Open at Midlothian by four strokes for $26,000. He tied his Open aspirations to form as he overcomes allergy issues and nears the U.S. Open in Houston. Casper's 276 total bested Rocky Thompson by four while Frank Beard and Peter Townsend chased.
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Midlothian Country Club
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Frank Beard
England
Peter Townsend
Gary Player
Julius Boros
George Archer
Lee Trevino
Jack Nicklaus
Sullivan to Host Hoosier Coaches Golf Event
Sullivan Indiana University Varsity Club plans a golf outing at Elks Country Club with public evening program featuring football coach John Pont and basketball coach Lou Watson. Angelo Cordero, 1968 riding champion, rode 66 winners in 39 racing days at Hialeah last year.
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Sullivan Indiana University
Elks Country Club
John Pont
Lou Watson
Angelo Cordero
Hialeah
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