Quarry Rules Out Fear Ahead of Ali Rematch
Jerry Quarry, returning to face Muhammad Ali in Las Vegas, says he fears nothing and believes he is stronger, though an underdog at 4 to 1. The card also features Mike Quarry versus Bob Foster with both bouts on closed circuit. Nevada rules change allows a knockout in a round without automatic stoppage. eight-ounce gloves set and weigh-ins pegged near 197 pounds for Quarry and 217–220 for Ali.
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Clemente and Blass Deliver Pirates Win Over Cubs
Roberto Clemente drove in two runs with a windblown triple in the fourth inning as Steve Blass earned his eighth straight decision in a 4-2 Pirates victory over the Chicago Cubs. Blass benefited from Giusti's ninth inning relief after a walk to Rick Monday, ending with a double play to seal the win.
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All-Star voting leads shown for Allen and peers in AL
Dick Allen of the Chicago White Sox leads American League votes for the All-Star game with 189,071. Close behind at first base is Norm Cash, Detroit, while Brooks Robinson leads at third base and Reggie Jackson tops the outfield, with several other players like Carl Yastrzemski and Bobby Murcer also well ahead in their positions as ballots total over half a million.
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Oakland Athletics
Bobby Murcer
New York Yankees
Carl Yastrzemski
Boston Red Sox
Harmon Killebrew
Minnesota
Boog Powell
Chris Chambliss
Cleveland
Mike Epstein
Oakland
Rod Carew
Cookie Rojas
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Sandy Alomar
California
Dick McAuliffe
Dave Johnson
Horace Clarke
Sal Bando
Aurelio Rodriguez
Rico Petrocelli
Boston
Graig Nettles
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Luis Aparicio
Bert Campaneris
Ed Brinkman
Fred Patek
Mark Belanger
Leo Cardenas
Lou Piniella
Carlos May
Tony Oliva
Vada Pinson
Amos Otis
Paul Blair
Bill Freehan
Ray Fosse
Dave Duncan
Thurman Munson
Carlton Fisk
Depth at quarterback shapes West edge in 12th annual All America game
West backs the favorite with Jerry Tagge of Nebraska and Jack Mildren of Oklahoma directing the offense while the surprise East quarterbacks Paul Miller and Joe Gilliam step in for Pat Sullivan. Bryant notes Gilliam’s quick release and 4.5 speed as prep for a high scoring, run heavy broadcast game in Jones Stadium with 40,000 expected.
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Senator Urges Free Deals for Athletes and Owners
Sen. Sam Ervin argues against a proposed Federal Sports Commission asserting it could stifle professional sports and entrench bad practices. He supports free franchise transfers and opposes mergers in basketball while NFL and NHL leaders echo concerns. Baseball Commissioner Bowie Kuhn joins critics emphasizing public interest and lack of need for a sports regulator.
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Woman umpire makes historic debut in Geneva opening
Bernice Gera, 40, from Jackson Heights, was slated to be the first woman umpire in professional baseball in the New York-Pennsylvania League opener between the Geneva Rangers and Auburn Phillies. Heavy rains postponed the game to Saturday night as part of a doubleheader if weather allows.
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Rain Delays Schaefer 500 Qualification at Pocono
Weeklong rains and flooding from Agnes postponed USAC qualification runs for the Schaefer 500 at Pocono International Raceway. Time trials move to next Thursday and Friday with a July 2 race date, as practice resumes Sunday pending weather. Bobby Unser posted 185.299 mph in Tuesday practice, faster than last year’s record.
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Driver Dunn Survives Miss Madison Sinking in Detroit River
Rookie hydroplane driver Charlie Dunn pushed his craft too fast to improve a qualifying time for Sundays Gold Cup race. The powerboat Miss Madison broke up and sank in the Detroit River Friday leaving Dunn with scratches and bruises.
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Two Butte Women Enter Great Falls Invitational
Two Butte softball teams, Martys Bar and Lucky Lager, compete today and Sunday in the Great Falls invitational slow pitch tourney. Defending state champ Kings of Billings and Don Rebel of Great Falls also play. Martys opens at 11 a.m. against Don Rebel, Lucky Lager at 12 30 p.m. Coaches are Bob Brown, Bob Toivonen, and Bill Roberts, Bill Welsh, Jim Welsh.
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