Spectacular drag racing notes spark cheers for Shirley and others
The report highlights Shirley driving through a high speed event at Dragway 42 with a near miss and minor injuries thanks to protective gear. It also mentions Gethin signing with Chevron for the 1973 L M Championship and Don Garlits at Dragway 42, plus Graham McRae winning the Tasman Cup and eyeing S M events.
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Shirley
Chaid
I -Dodge
Drie
Andi
Seenaine Barros Muldowney
Alsovas
Eck
Dragway
Graham McRae
Sandown Park
Melbourne
Australia
McRae
Elyria netters post 2nd win over Avon Lake
Elyria’s tennis team blanked Avon Lake 5-0 at Ely Stadium courts to move to 2-2. Mike Dumke won two matches 6-4 6-2, Keith Miller 6-0 6-2, Rich Andrews 6-2 1-6 6-3 in singles. Slager Wright 6-4 8-2 and Messaros McDonald 6-2 6-3 won doubles. Pioneers next at Lotain 4 p.m. Tuesday against Southview.
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Netters
Downing
Avon Lake
Ely Stadium
Pioneers
Shoremen
Mike Dumke
Keith Miller
Rich Andrews
Tim Buckeye
Tim Slager
Jeff Wright
Mike Messaras
Chuck McDonald
Vietoris
Lotain
Southview
Mike Dumies
M. Coffman
Coffman
T. Buckeye
Tiny Slager
Paissons
Rust
Mike Messaros
Lave
Wachter
Local swimmers at national meet fail to reach finals
Kevin Mills a North Ridgeville sophomore missed the finals at the national AAU swim meet at St Xavier High School Cincinnati Mills placed second in the 200 yard breaststroke with a 217 17 time and finished 44th of 66 only top eight advanced to finals while Mills and Lorain Catholic junior Jeff Krumwiede were the local qualifiers from a 200 swimmer field.
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Kevin Mills
North Ridgeville
St Xavier High School
Cincinnati
Mills
Eric Cokes
Jeff Krumwiede
I Lorain Catholic
Kremicdeining
Muird Tecestvic
Atite
Swine
Bruins face playoff odds without Esposito in Ranger series
Desperate mood surrounds Boston as the Bruins, defending champions, meet the Rangers in a best-of-five series. Esposito is out with a knee injury while Buffalo and St Louis also face tough playoff tests as Jets and others prevail in recent games.
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Bruins
New York
Rangers
Merger Talks Stall as Players Threaten Court Action
NHL Players Association chief Eagleson says seven days are given to both leagues for written assurance there will be no merger talks or he will file a Federal District Court complaint in New York. Clarence Campbell notes no commitments until positions clear. Ken Dryden and Eagleson cite wage growth since WHA began operations as a reason for opposing a merger. Owners met in New York to discuss a possible NHL-WHA merger, a meeting Campbell says occurred without NHL sanction.
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Erger
NHL
Association Uch
Alan
Eagleson
Association
Federal District Court
New York City
NHA
WHA
Campbell
Playoff Basketball Night Shifts Momentum in East and West
United Press International reports a high scoring night as the Baltimore Bullets defeated the New York Knicks 97-89, Elvin Hayes pouring in 34 points. Chicago Bulls beat the Los Angeles Lakers 96-86 to trim the Western semifinal series to 2-1, with Bob Love adding 24. Celtics and Hawks traded blows as Boston fell to Atlanta 118-105.
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Baltimore
Knicks
Bullets
Celtics
Hawks
Paul Silas
Dave Cowens
John Havlicek
Chet’ Walker
Chicago
Los Angeles Lakers
Bulls
Los Angeles
Ond Hinathe
Lakers
Bob Love
Soen
New York-Baltimore
Admirals Top Midview 5-0 in Tennis Clash
King blanked Midview 5-0 as the Admirals earned their first win after two losses. Middies faced a second straight defeat and head to Southview for their next match. AK players Tom Pagaenik Dan Hanna and others won in straight sets.
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Midview
Middies
Admirals
Elyria Pioneers
Southview
Tim Trigilto
Walt Sukey
Tom Pagaenik
Greg Lukey
Dan Hanna
Gary Crosby
Mike Jaworski
John Torres
Ani
Dive Sheldon
Chuck Stephens
Tave Karpinski
John Wenzel
Columbia Senior Cards First Eagle at Royal Crest
Columbia High senior Wayne Brissell scored his first eagle yesterday at Royal Crest Golf Club in Columbia Station. In non team play he holed a 4-wood on the 445 yard par 4 15th hole, finishing with a 474 total. witnesses were Bill James and Bill Rudnickas.
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Wayne Brissell
Columbia High
Royal Crest
Columbia Station
Bill James
Bill Rudnickas
Brassell
Photographer drops battery charge against Woody Hayes
Photographer Art Rogers, a Los Angeles Times staffer, drops battery charges after accusing Ohio State coach Woody Hayes of pushing a camera into his face at the Rose Bowl. Rogers says the action served as a warning and reflects his belief that photographers risk harm on the field.
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Pasadena
Calif
UPI
Art Rogers
Ohio State
Woody Hayes
Rogers
Los Angeles Times
Hayes
Cougars Top Nets to Clinch ABA East Playoff Series
The Carolina Cougars defeated New York 136 112 to win the ABA East Division first round, completing a four games to one series. Tom Owens led with 2 points 15 rebounds and 4 assists while Billy Cunningham Joe Caldwell Steve Jones Mack Calvin and Gene Littles contributed double digit scores for Carolina. Mike Gale key in the Nets defense during the second half as the Cougars won decisively in Louisville Kentucky next round set to face the Eastern division champion.
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Carolina Cougars
Cougars
New York
Carolina
Nets
Tom Owens
Billy
Cunningham
Joe Caldwell
Steve Jones
Mack Calvin
Gene Littles
Mike Gale
Kentucky
Virginia Squires
The
Colonels
Needham Seeks Vantage In Tight Series For Home Ice
Needham notes the importance of each game as Cleveland fights back from a two-goal deficit. He says the home ice edge matters in a short series and aims for a stronger performance in games three or four to balance the series.
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Needham
Broth
Erly
Rel
Cleveland
Northfield unveils major clubhouse and track upgrades
Northfield reveals a half mile oval view from the clubhouse with the main floor redesigned for visibility. Concessions moved to ends, box seats replaced by dining tables, and a glass-enclosed upper grandstand planned for next year. Alatis, the general manager, sets race times and explores trifecta wagering though not yet legal.
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Ted
Northfields
Charles V. Alatis
Alatss
Mutual
Northfield
Grindview
Painesville
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