Frank Leahy Dies at 65 Former Notre Dame Coach
Frank Leahy legendary college football coach dies at 65 in Portland Oregon hospital after long illness including heart trouble and diabetes. He led Notre Dame to four national titles and 38 straight wins 1946 49 before 1950 loss. He coached at Boston College Fordham and Notre Dame and mentored Vince Lombardi. Funeral plans expected in Portland.
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Miller Opens with 67 in American Golf Classic
Johnny Miller cards a three under par 67 with a hole in one at Firestone to share the first round lead in the American Golf Classic. Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, and others trail by one stroke as 18 holes conclude.
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No 1 Draft Pick Weighs Canada Move Over Oilers Salary
No 1 NFL draft pick John Matuszak says he may play in Canada if the Houston Oilers do not meet his salary demands. He notes that a top pick has earned far more in the past and asserts his stance from his Oak Creek home.
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Marathon memories and moves in 1980s sports notes
Cherrie, a San Luis Obispo ISU graduate, finished 81st in the Bay Breakers 7.8 mile race amid 3 000 runners and plans harder training after a humbling experience. Matuszak discussed CFL interest from Toronto while Houston and Edmonton negotiations loom, with Sid Gillman declining comment on the Oilers’ offer.
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Matuszak Says He Seeks Fair NFL Salary Demand
In a report tied to the NFL draft and free agency, George Matuszak states he seeks a fair salary with Houston Oilers, noting a gap with current offers. He expresses preference for Houston but wants compensation reflecting value, not excess.
Miles Homers For Firebirds In 15 10 Win
Todd Miles hit a home run to spark the Firebirds 15 10 victory over the Demers at Spencer Field. Don Davis collected three safeties for the losing side. Event summary includes multiple high scoring games and numerous player performances across teams including the Camaros Mustangs Falcons Chargers Cardinals Cubs Expos Pirates Trojans and more. The item closes noting a misprint line about a yellow haired fruit native to Africa.
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Major League Baseball Schedule Across The League
All times Eastern Daylight Time. Texas at Kansas City 8 30 p m Merritt vs Drago. California at Minnesota 9 p m May 6 6 May 6 6. Oakland at Chicago 9 p m Hamilton vs Wood. Cleveland at Milwaukee 8 30 p m Kekich vs Colborn. Detroit at New York 8 30 p m Perry vs Peterson. Baltimore at Boston 2 5 30 p m Jefferson and McNally vs Culp and Moret. Philadelphia at Montreal 8 0 5 p m Carlton vs Torrez. New York at Pittsburgh 8 0 5 p m Stone vs Detorre. Chicago at St Louis 8 p m Hooton vs Cleveland. Cincinnati at Los Angeles 11 p m Grimsley vs Sutton. Atlanta at San Diego 10 30 p m Niekro vs Jones. Houston at San Francisco 11 p m Wilson vs Barr.
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Elks Swim Past Rockville In Strong Meet
The Elks Ft Harrison Country Club swimming team coached by Ted Schwenn defeated Rockville Club 348 to 115. Key winners included C Junker with firsts in breaststroke backstroke and butterfly plus relays, C Fisher in back butterfly and freestyle plus relays, S Conley in free butterfly and back plus relays, and M Drummond in breast and back plus relays. The home team’s next meet is at 9 a.m. Saturday at Robinson, Indiana.
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McBroom Stars as Guarantee Roofing Rout Smith Alsop
McBroom and Hanes led Guarantee Roofing with nearly all their team’s hits in a 12-4 Little League win over Smith Alsop at Ralph Mills Park. Final lines show Smith Alsop 4 7 with Bell Bell Blocker Viar, while Guarantee Roofing scored 12 6 with Dyer and Wurth contributing.
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Weicker charges stymying of Watergate investigation
Sen Lowell Weicker Jr a Republican on the Watergate committee accuses the Nixon administration of blocking truth seeking. He backs John Dean III testimony and criticizes executive branch pressure as the panel weighs secret witness talks and the handling of leaks.
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Watergate Developments in Brief From Washington
Sen Lowell O Weicker says the Nixon administration has stepped on anyone who tells the truth about Watergate The Senate panel considers public sessions due to leaks Rep Richard Schord chairs hearings on why Nixon formed a separate security group Martha Mitchell left her New York apartment amid reporters A special grand jury may be convened to probe whether Nixon fund raisers used extortion for contributions
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Court Orders Halt To French Testing
The International Court of Justice at The Hague ruled 86 to pause French nuclear tests in the South Pacific while it reviews the legality of the series Australia and New Zealand sought an injunction to stop. Hearings are scheduled for September and December with France possibly not represented.
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Administration Eases Dividends Guidelines in Move
The Nixon administration loosened voluntary dividend guidelines, allowing either a 4 percent annual increase or a formula based on average gains from 1968 to 1972. Chairman Arthur Burns of the Federal Reserve said many firms could raise payments, aiding retirees and widows reliant on income, while aiming to buoy the stock market amid price controls and past freezes.
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Chile in turmoil as gunfire bombs and strikes intensify
In Santiago and across Chile, gunfire bombings and clashes surge as supporters of President Allende rally while opposition groups resist his Marxist-led government. The army assists police, several buildings are damaged, and protests spread to Curico Osorno and Concepcion with multiple injuries.
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Fighting Falls To Low Level In Vietnam
Fighting across South Vietnam dropped to a five month low as Saigon reported 57 Communist truce violations in 24 hours. A Vietnamese veteran set himself on fire at Saigon Cathedral amid other war front news including a canceled liaison flight over safety concerns and a prior incendiary device incident.
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Chicago Board Restricts Soybean Trade
Chicago Board of Trade limits futures in soybeans and soybean meal after a government request citing tight supply. Directors extend liquidity by allowing July August and September contracts to be liquidated to cover positions while capping option prices at current highs. Prices for soybeans and meal have risen amid a global hunt for high protein feeds.
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