Rutherford Eyes Rex Mays 150 Win at Wisconsin
Johnny Rutherford, fresh from winning the Indianapolis 500, aims to repeat with Team McLaren in the Rex Mays 150 at Wisconsin State Fair Speedway. The field includes Al and Bobby Unser, Gordon Johncock, Wally Dallenbach, and A J Foyt challenging his bid.
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Perez fuels Reds rally with late three run homer
Tony Perez, angered by bench time and Sparky Anderson, blasted an eighth homer this season as Cincinnati erased an early 7-0 deficit to beat St. Louis 8-7. The victory boosted Perezs RBI total to 45.
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Little League batting highlights across multiple games
In Ralph Millis Park action Cooper Latta end Large VEW and 0 P Don Johnson led the losers with a double. Whetstone powered by Todd Scank and Jim Joseph with two doubles and three singles. TA saw David Ferrand homer twice including a grand slam while Lance and teammates aided. ACT featured Keith McClood and Harden with doubles and singles as Jeff Enien added two hits for the winners.
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Don Bearn
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Danny Roman
ACT
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Harden
Ellbeacht
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Jeff Enien
Kevin McClood
Vincennes University Girls Basketball Camp Dates Set
Vincennes University hosts a girls basketball camp for high school students from June 28 to July 2 with options for resident or commuter attendance. Residency includes meals and housing, daily 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. schedule, and awards on Friday morning. Fee is 50 dollars for residents and 25 dollars for commuters. Contact Andrea Myers at Vincennes University for details.
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Union Hospital Men Edge Pepsi 2 1 in Softball Thriller
Union Hospital men's softball defeated Pepsi 2 1 at the Softball Stadium on First and Farrington. Union scored both runs in the bottom of the seventh to clinch the win. In women's play, Union Hospital defeated Terre Haute. Hood had three hits, Miller doubled and singled twice, and Cota homered tripled and added a single.
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FCC Reports NFL Antiblackout Law Widens TV Audience
The FCC says NFL games are among the most popular TV programs and that the antiblackout law boosts viewership and helps ticket sales. It notes about 30 percent of households in NFL markets watch home team telecasts, with higher interest than other programming, and that lifting local bans increased season tickets.
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Bengals Continue Negotiations With Brooks As Rookies Sign
Cincinnati Bengals announced signings of Willie Shelby from Alabama and Lonnie Allgood from Syracuse. Dee Dale Harris was waived and center George Demopoulous, a 16th round pick, was claimed by New Orleans. The team still negotiates with first round pick Billy Brooks from Oklahoma.
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New Orleans
Rader fuels Padres rise with leadership and humor
The San Diego Padres' Doug Rader, famed for his camaraderie, helps lift the team as a surprise NL contender. Traded from Houston, he kept hitting around .340 before settling near .287, while his defense and clubhouse influence, including beers with manager John McNamara, revitalized the club's confidence and culture.
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Lucas Signs Another Pact With Two Pro Sports Deals
San Francisco AP reports John Lucas, 21, who signed a five year NBA contract with the Houston Rockets, signs another deal with the Golden Gaters of World Team Tennis. Lucas may play for the Gators in the off season and could debut tonight against the Indiana Laves. He reportedly earned 850000 for basketball, with tennis terms undisclosed. He recalls a note from Arthur Ashe urging tennis focus, while Gators coach Frew McMillan contemplates the two sport plan.
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Montefusco Dominates Mets In 5 0 Giants Victory
San Francisco pitcher John Montefusco strikes out nine and earns his third shutout of the season in a 5-0 win over the New York Mets. He vows a return to form and aims for the All-Star Game while expressing confidence in his Cy Young prospects. Derrel Thomas and Willie Montanez are benched amid trade talk before the game.
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George Mitterwald
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Tom Seaver
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Wilma Rudolph Aims High Beyond Olympic Fame
Wilma Rudolph reflects on fame and family in Charleston West Virginia. She recalls three 1960 Rome golds and an 11 second 100 meter record while detailing a busy life: Track and Field Hall of Fame work, fund-raising, teaching, and TV projects with Bud Greenspan. She describes marriage to Robert Eldridge, four children, and her role as a publicist and educator.
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Robinson Delivers Walk Off Homer In 13 Innings For Indians
Frank Robinson pinch hits with two outs in the 13th inning, belting a two run homer to lift the Cleveland Indians over the Chicago White Sox 5 4. Larvell Blanks opened the 13th with a single and Robinson’s shot followed a_forster slider mishap. The win puts Cleveland in second place in the AL East. Other AL results include New York 7 Texas 5 and Detroit 4 California 3. NL scores feature Chicago 8 Houston 3 and Philadelphia 4 San Diego 2.
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South Vigo track honors conclude season with multiple awards
South Vigo awarded five individual honors to its track team at season end. Kim Hillhouse earned Coaches Award, Tony Dixon High Point Trophy, Mark Henson and Kendall Crawford Outstanding Sophomores, and Zack Kassis Sportsmanship and Mental Attitude. Letters went to seniors Corey Dixon Kassis Tom McDavid Chris Pluta Charles Taylor Randy Taylor Cliff Thomas Hillhouse and Jeff Gastineau (Mgr). Juniors earning letters were Jim Britt Mike Compton Tyrone Ellington Oscar Foster Mike Goceller Max Hindenberg Rob Martin Todd McCammon Jim Mundell. Sophomores earning letters included Tony Bass Brad Blocker Fred Campbell Crawford Bob Fox John Henson Phil Hutchinson Stewart Marcadis Scott Houghtelin Chris Newton and Bill Reilly.
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Cardinals sign ex World Football League players
St. Louis Cardinals add four players including former World Football League backs Bill Rudder and Roger Wallace on Friday roster moves.
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