Pirates Dominate Dodgers as Astros Win on One-Hitters
Roberto Clemente Gene Alley and Al Oliver fueled a 16 hit Pirates assault, beating the Dodgers 13-3. Houston’s Larry Dierker threw a one hitter to beat the Mets 3-0, lifting the Astros to within a half game of first in the NL West.
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Flood Loses Court Battle As Baseball Keeps Status
The Supreme Court upholds baseball as exempt from antitrust laws in a 5-3 decision, denying Curt Flood’s suit to end the reserve clause. Justices say Congress has shown no intent to apply antitrust statutes to baseball, prompting renewed talks on the reserve system before the 1973 season.
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Trevino backs women's golf tour in El Paso plan
Lee Trevino said he plans to sponsor a women's pro tour event near El Paso with a $30,000 to $35,000 purse. He envisions first class treatment, hotel rates, and transport, and may or may not have his name on the tournament.
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Baseball Standings and Schedule Highlights From AP Report
The AP scoreboard shows NL East led by Pittsburgh and New York with strong records, while Montreal and St Louis trail. In the NL West Houston and Los Angeles lead, with San Diego and San Francisco following. American League standings feature Detroit and Baltimore atop, with Boston, Cleveland, Milwaukee and Oakland in pursuit as upcoming games forecast across multiple cities.
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Canadian Football Looks Toward U S
New York AP reports Canadian professional football offers a longer wider field twelve players per side three running backs and a motion rule. Stars Alex Karras and Jerry Kramer promote Canadian league on a July US TV hook-up amid efforts to win American fans.
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New Machine Debuts in French Grand Prix
London reports the aerodynamic flat top Turell-Ford Formula One car making its debut in the French Grand Prix on July 2. The vehicle features a Ford V-8 engine, ventilated inboard disc brakes, a front-mounted radiator, twin rear oil coolers, and a cockpit ridge to divert hot brake air from the driver.
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Cosell Urges National Sports Commission Over Pro Losses
Washington AP. Howard Cosell called for a national sports commission to regulate excesses in professional sports. He criticized monopolies and TV blackouts and urged Congress to grant powers to suspend or cancel team franchises for serious violations. AJ Dolph warned that current bidding wars harm basketball and college programs.
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Braves Owner Hails Supreme Court Reserve Rule
Atlanta Braves officials respond to the Supreme Court ruling upholding baseball's reserve clause. The Braves' owner and vice president Paul Richards praise the decision as beneficial to players and team stability, while a player representative voices mixed feelings about the ruling.
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Cepeda Returns to Braves After Suspension Patchup
Orlando Cepeda is back with the Atlanta Braves after a weekend dispute that led to a suspension without pay. The 34 year old former MVP returning following a meeting with Manager Lyman Harris and Braves official Eddie Robinson to clarify playing time and team expectations.
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Ali Calls Quarry Last of Great White Hopes Ahead of Title Fight
Muhammad Ali labeled Jerry Quarry the last of the great white hopes as he prepared in Los Angeles for their 12 round bout in Las Vegas on June 27. Ali, 217 to 224 pounds in recent workouts, said he would be ready with eight days to go and praised Quarry’s counter punching and speed.
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