King defeats Riggs in Astrodome tennis spectacle
Billie Jean King beats Bobby Riggs 6 4 6 3 6 3 in a televised match at the Houston Astrodome drawing 30,472 fans. The win nets about 200000 dollars. Riggs hinted at a rematch. King celebrated as a major step for women's tennis and looked ahead to a coaching role in World Team Tennis.
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Mets chase a 69 miracle again as Seaver stars
The New York Mets, down 5-2, rallied to beat Pittsburgh 4-3 in 13 innings on Dyer and Hodges hits with Seaver delivering in a crucial series. A near-miss on Zisk’s drive spared runs at the top of the 13th. Caddies are needed tomorrow for a Stag Day at Elvira Country Club with 200 golfers report at 8 a.m.
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Elyria at Crossroad as 1973 season hinges on East Tech clash
Elyria High faces a pivotal non conference test at Ely Stadium against Cleveland East Tech after a 28-6 win over Toledo Bowsher and a 14-11 loss to Cleveland Glenville. East Tech has shown little offense but strong defense, keeping two games scoreless. A strong Elyria showing could set the tone for their Buckeye Conference run and the looming Marion game.
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Babich Answer to Run Boosts Browns Defense
Cleveland coach Nick Skorich hails Bob Babich as the big fix against the run after the Browns acquired him from San Diego in a trade that sent two early draft picks. Babich, 6-2 231, impressed teammates and could see action Sunday against the Steelers as he learns the defense.
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Harris Lewis and Keating cleared for Browns game at Three Rivers
Franco Harris Frank Lewis and Tom Keating were declared fully recovered from knee injuries and cleared to play against the Cleveland Browns at Three Rivers Stadium. Rocky Bleier remains out with a knee injury, leaving the Steelers to face their AFC Central foe without the reserve back. Harris likely limited in Sunday action after drills, Keating reports improvement.
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Melvin's Woe wins 28th Little Brown Jug by neck
In Delaware Ohio Melvin's Woe driven by Joe O Brien edged Armbro Nesbit by a neck to capture the 28th Little Brown Jug. The race carried a $120000 purse with two division heats. Melvin's Woe had time 157 3-5 in his heat and 159 2-5 in the raceoff.
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Admirals Seek First 1973 Victory In Buckeye Grid
Admiral King, rated among the Buckeye Conference favorites, hosts winless Southview at George Daniel Stadium in the nine game non conference week. King aims to snap two close losses 8-7 to Eastlake North and 13-6 to Berea as they face Southview.
Area prep schedule across multiple conferences
Friday prep slate features North Central games including Lake Catholic at Elyria Catholic and Cleveland East Tech at Elyria. Other matchups include Admiral King at Southview, Findlay at Toledo, Whitmer at Toledo, Bowsher at Fremont Ross, Loran at Midpark, Marion Harding at Lima Senior, Toledo at Sandusky, Byzantine at Walsh Jesuit, Lorain Catholic at Painesville Riverside Elyna Westvdle and Lakeland clashes in various leagues.
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