Seattle Slew Eyes Triple Crown Bid at Belmont Stakes
New York AP reports Seattle Slew, unbeaten, faces the Belmont Stakes as potential 10th Triple Crown winner. Trainers, rival picks, and field notes describe Run Dusty Run Iron Constitution Sanhedrin and Spirit Level as threats while Seattle Slew enjoys public support from owner Mickey Taylor amid rain and a final workout before post time.
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New York
Seattle Slew
Gallant Fox
War Admiral
Whirlaway
Count Fleet
Citation
Secretariat
Tim Tam
Carry Back
Northern Dancer
Forward Pass
Majestic Prince
Canonero II
Billy Turner
Seattle
Mike Kennedy
Turner
Golden Chance Farm
Harry T. Mangurian Jr
Darby Dan Farm
Sir Barton
Tanana Tops Indians as ERA Drops to 1.04 in 1-0 Win
Angels rookie Frank Tanana fired a two-hit shutout bid until Buddy Bell doubled in the fifth, then Bobby Bonds provided the lone run in a 1-0 victory. Tanana struck out seven, walked two, and lowered his ERA to 1.04 as Cleveland starter Wayne Garland yielded four hits in defeat.
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Tanana
Angels
Indians
Detroit
Denny McLain
Bobby Bonds
Juan Marichal
Frank
Cleveland
Buddy Bell
Bell
Ron Pruitt
Wayne Garland
Duane Kuiper
Bucks land Benson and Johnson in NBA draft night
Milwaukee pounced on Indiana’s Kent Benson and UCLA’s Marques Johnson as the Bucks surged to sign top picks amid phone issues at NBA headquarters. Kansas City grabbed Otis Birdsong, while the Celtics added Cedric Maxwell and Chicago picked Tate Armstrong as the draft unfolded.
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UPI
National Basketball Association
Milwaukee
Indiana
Kent Benson
UCLA
Marques Johnson
Kansas City
Houston
Otis Birdsong
Boston Celtics
New Orleans Jazz
Delta State
Lucy Harris
BUCKS
Benson
NBA
Brian Taylor
Birdsong
Johnson Upi
Swen Nater
Buffalo
NBA first round choices list scattered across teams
A fragmented OCR list names numerous players and teams tied to first round selections. It mentions Milwaukee Kansas City New York Nets Los Angeles North Carolina Duke Marquette Cincinnati and other colleges with various players such as Kurt Benson Birdsong Howson Carr Sik wa LaGarde Wil iama Maxwell Armstrong Davis Green Bile Laurel Laurel and more, reflecting a chaotic summary of draft entries and team connections.
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Milwaukee
Ernie Grunfeld
Tennessee
Glenn Williams
St. John’s
NBA
Bucks
James Fitzgerald
Los Angeles
Pice
North Carolina State
Kenny Carr
Maryland
Brad Davis
Duquesne
Norm Nixon
Washington
Greg Ballard
Oregon
Bo Ellis
Marquette
Kurt Benson
C. Inks
Ana
Kansas City
New York
Nets
Os Birdsong
Howson
Milswasikee
Deftelo
Marqoes Ichmaen
Fey Bonard
Oregen
Phoea
TEL
Deni R. Walter Oars
North Carolina
New Orleans
Renny Carr
New York Nets
Intense
Lersard Xing
Jack Sikwa
Minds Weskeyan & Deever
Tom LaGarde
New York Knocks
Ray Wil‘iama
G Mitesolt Bat
Cavaliers draft guard heavy with eye on trades
In Richfield at the Coliseum the Cavaliers concentrated on guards in the NBA college draft. Ed Jordan, a Rutgers playmaker, was their first pick, with Grote and Melvin Jones selected later. Coach Bill Fitch hints at possible departures including Jim Cleamons and Foots Walker as the club adds nine guards for next season.
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Richfield
Cavaliers
Jim Cleamons
Foots Walker
Cavs
Rutgers
Ed Jordan
Jordan
Cleamons
Walker
Rowland Garrett
Elmore Smith
Gary Brokaw
Bill Fitch
Fitch
Michigan
Steve Grote
Grote
Elyria
West Texas State
Melvin Jones
Grote ready to vie for Cavs guard spot
Cincinnati player Steve Grote of Michigan eyes a shot with the Cleveland Cavaliers after they drafted him in the third round. He notes guard depth and potential as a floor leader, highlighting a coach on the floor role. Grote recalls his reputation for tough defense and hustle, aiming to maximize the opportunity and contribute to a fan base he anticipates will warmly receive him.
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Cleamons
Clem
Cav
Jordan
Grote
Cavs
Cincinnati
Michigan
Iowa
Cleveland
Steve Grote
Celtics Draft Picks Feature Ohio Standouts Kyle Harris
The Boston Celtics drafted center Dave Kyle from Cleveland Rhodes High School and Cleveland State in round seven and guard Tommy Harris from Admiral King and Bowling Green in round eight. Both players are well known to Ohio college basketball fans.
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Ohio
Boston Celtics
Celtics
Dave Kyle
Cleveland Rhodes
Cleveland State
Celts
Tommy Harris
Admiral King
Bowling Green
Geiberger shoots first PGA 59 as Memphis lead grows
Al Geiberger carved golf history with a 13 under par 59, matching six birdies, an eagle, and a final six under finish to reach 131 total and a six stroke edge over Keith Fergus entering the third round at Colonial Country Club. Fergus eagled the final hole to sit at 137, with Gary Player and Ray Floyd seven behind at 138.
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Memphis
Tean
UPI
al Geiberger
Sam Snead
Geiberger
Colonial Country Club
Genberger
Liust
Fergus
Gary Player
Ray Floyd
Tom Siner
Oma
Mike Hill
Woody Blackburn
Mike Morley
Lee Trevino
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White Swan
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Meadow Stable
Spirit Level
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Mr. Red Wing
Camp
Hey Hey
Sir Sir
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Frank Tanana
California Angels
Cleveland Indians
Norm Sherry
Sandy Koufax
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Bruce Jenner
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Cedric “Cornbread
Maxwell
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Tate Armstrong
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Buck
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Milwaukee Iron
Ernen Grunfeld
Temmesnee
Boston
Ric Maxwell
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Butlato
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Wesley Cor
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Portland
Rich Laurel
Hofvira
Philadelphia
Glenn Mosley
Seton Ball
Denver
Anthony Roberts
Oral Roberts
Norm Duquesne
Rob Durkee
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Mel Jones
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