All Stars In Action Clash In Indianapolis Showdown
Kentucky and Indiana All Stars meet at Hinkle Fieldhouse at 9 p.m. in a bid for back-to-back wins. Kentucky coach Jock Sutherland says practice has been poor and worries about Indiana’s two man front and Benson. Indiana coach Jerry Oliver shifts to a two man front and plans slower ball control to feed Benson.
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Tigers Take Subway to Yankees Game
Detroit Tigers bus stalled in traffic forcing players to abandon the vehicle and walk to a subway en route to a game against the New York Yankees. Manager Billy Martin led the group as they arrived at 7:40 p.m. for a 7:30 p.m. start. Pitcher Jim Perry entertained teammates on the train by exercising and pacing the aisles.
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Rozelle to Address NFL Players Association Meeting
Chicago UPI Pete Rozelle plans to address the National Football League Players Association meeting today. Ed Garvey says club officials will welcome him as they discuss artificial grass league contracts and an owner backed drug testing proposal. A congressional panel urged urine testing for performance enhancers.
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Chevettes Fall Twice to Ste Marie In Terre Haute
The Chevettes were swept by Ste Marie, Illinois state champions, at Terre Haute Softball Stadium. Lynette Trout held locals to 2 hits in the opener as Ste Marie won 8-1, and Joyce Gambrell allowed 4 hits in the nightcap 6-2 victory.
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Reitz Quips On Sleeping In Cardinal Uniform
St Louis Cardinals third baseman Ken Reitz responded to an AP questionnaire about his off season occupation with the jest that the team has kept him sleeping in his uniform since signing his contract.
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Midgets Return To Charleston Speedway Tonight
USAC midgets race under lights at Charleston Speedway with time trials at 7 p.m. Larry Rice leads the point standings with 254, followed by Caruthers 191 and Shuman 170. Eleven drivers have won features in 15 races, led by Caruthers, Cannon, Cartier, and Rice with two wins each. Al Unser and Roger McCluskey miss Pocono 500 qualifications due to Indiana Classic, while Norm Nelson plans a return after back surgery.
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Leahy Death Not a Surprise Says Lattner
Johnny Lattner recalls Notre Dame coach Frank Leahy knew he had leukemia for two years and sought acupuncture for an arthritic spine. Leahy died Thursday in Portland, Oregon, described as sick for five or six years and a great man who shaped Lattner’s life.
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Cincinnati Reds Sign High School Star Johnny Bench Compare
Waldo Williams, 18, a catcher from Merritt Island Florida described as another Johnny Bench has signed with the Cincinnati Reds. Reds scout George Zuran called him a Johnny Bench type with phenomenal power. Williams hit .390 this spring for his high school baseball team and was named a High School All America fullback in football.
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Gary Holmes Named Basketball Coach at Eastern High School
Gary Holmes, brother of the late Layne Holmes, is named basketball coach at Eastern High School in Solsberry Ind. He previously taught and coached at Paoli for seven years. His assistant is Toby Yoho, who also becomes baseball mentor.
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Qualifying Opens for Schaefer 500 at Pocono
More than 40 drivers sought berths in the $400000 Schaefer 500 mile race as Pocono qualifying began. The event on July 1 offers nearly $100000 to the winner and features top contenders including Bobby and Al Unser Gordon Johncock Mike Mosley and Peter Revson. Lloyd Ruby posted the fastest unofficial lap in practice at 189.122 mph.
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Poor Month for Wilbur Wood
CHICAGO UP I June has been rough for pitcher Wilbur Wood as the Oakland A's beat the White Sox 7 1. Dave Hamilton earned his first complete game in five starts since May 31 and improved to 3 0 with one walk. Wood allowed all seven Oakland runs in seven innings. Sal Bando had three hits, and Dick Allen homered for Chicago’s lone run.
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Orioles Red Sox Twinbill Showdown After Rainout
Baltimore Orioles and Boston Red Sox prepare for a twilight doubleheader after Friday rainouts. Earl Weaver notes improved team batting to .238 and a three games over .500 record without Boog Powell, while Don Baylor fills in at first base and Paul Blair Tommie Davis Earl Williams deliver key hits.
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Aaron Gives Advice After Homer Ends Rookie Start
In San Diego UPI reports Henry Aaron, 39, hits his 18th homer off Randy Jones as the Braves beat the Padres 7-3. Aaron sits at 692 career homers nearing Babe Ruth’s 714 mark and 3,432 hits 82 from Tris Speaker. Aaron notes the pitcher’s control and plans, while Niekro notches his seventh win.
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Don Sutton Still Smiling in Dodgers Win
Dodgers overcome late rally by Reds as Bill Buckner delivers a two out single in the 10th to lift Los Angeles 3-2. Sutton strikes out 10, tying NL lead with 100 for the year, despite not getting the win. Buckner, Yeager, and Driessen are key names in a tense late innings battle.
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Kuscisk Advances In 44th Spot At Vigo County Marathon
William J Gavaghan won the 2nd annual Marathon in Vigo County Terre Haute with a 2 26 24 record time. Gary Mumaw Jim Varneu finished 2nd and 3rd as Nina Kuscisk of Huntington N Y was the top woman finisher 44th overall.
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Daily Softball Schedule Highlights and Clashes
The schedule lists Thermal vs Chevettes at 1 p.m, Vigo Dodge against Peru at 2:30 p.m, Chevettes versus Peru at 7 p.m, and Vigo Dodge facing Thermals at 8:30 p.m. Fans should note times and matchups for the day.
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Grid Season Starts Tonight
The 1973 football season opens with the Coaches All America Classic at Jones Stadium in Lubbock Texas. The West side led by USC coach John McKay features Charles Young and Sam Cunningham and is favored to beat the East coached by Ralph Shug Jordan of Auburn.
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