Rupp Returns Home After 1 Pro Year
Adolph Rupp, longtime Kentucky coach, is back home after a year in pro basketball. He served as Memphis Tams president after being hired by Charles O. Finley, who later sold the ABA franchise. Rupp criticizes the ABA and proposes merge with the NBA. He cites organizational issues and favoring college play, praising Finley.
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NFLPA blasts Staggers over drug testing suggestion
The NFL Players Association calls urine analysis for pro athletes an outrageous idea after Rep. Harley Staggers subcommittee urged a drug test program. Ed Garvey says the problem is undefined and solutions are premature. Rozelle invited to meet players in Chicago on July 23.
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Ali Denies Threat On Life In New York News Conference
Muhammad Ali rejected reports of a murder contract on him and said only his pact is for the return bout with Ken Norton. He denied danger tied to Coxson’s death and prepared for a Sept. 10 rematch in San Diego after Norton's March 31 decision.
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Big night at 85th AAU track meet despite small field
In Bakersfield California Steve Williams Chuck La Benz and Steve Prefontaine opened the 85th AAU men's track championships with notable times as several events were canceled for lack of entrants. La Benz surprised with a mile heat win while Williams matched the world 100 yard record in the 100s qualifying.
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Wimbledon Threatened By Stars Over Pilic Ban
At least 21 American players threaten a boycott of Wimbledon unless a British high court judge overturns the ILTF suspension of Yugoslavia’s Nikki Pilic. Pilic seeks an injunction to play, while ATP signatures pressure for his entry and for Stan Smith to defend his title.
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Baseball's Top Ten by the Associated Press
The AP lists NL batting leaders Maddox and Mota among others, Bonds and Rose high in runs, and Bonds with 86 hits. Bears standout pitchers Bryant and Niekro lead 6 decision pitching, Seaver and Carlton top strikeouts. In the AL Mayberry and Carew pace runs, Mayberry ties for home runs with D Allen, and N Ryans lead strikeouts.
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Tuborg 400 Qualifying Set Today at Riverside
Ray Elder, a Carruthers farmer, won the 1972 Tuborg 400 and the Grand National West title for a fourth straight year. He will drive a Dodge at Riverside International Speedway with 20 qualifiers today for the $90,000 race, and another 20 on Saturday. Richard Petty, a four time NASCAR champion, seeks victory to boost his 1973 series standing after a Texas win last weekend.
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