Nixon All Star Baseball Teams Prompt Wide Feedback
President Nixon drew broad commentary from major sports editors and columnists after selecting All-Star teams for both leagues in two eras. Critics questioned personal favoritism and method, while supporters praised his enthusiasm and final selections.
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New York Times
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Joe Medwick
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Ernie Lombardi
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Boston Herald Traveler
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Baltimore News American
Richard Nixon
Merrill Lockhard
Concord, N.H. Monitor
John Doe
Lou Gehrig
Alf van House
Birmingham
Ala
Richard Milhaus Nixon
Bannister Leads Decathlon at Olympic Trials in Eugene
Jeff Bannister, a 6 foot 3 inch athlete from New Hampshire, led the first day of the U.S. Olympic decathlon trials in Eugene with lifetime bests in the high jump and long jump. He totaled 4 263 points amid 9 degree heat and expected to finish strong on day two.
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Eugene, Ore
Jeff Bannister
U.S
Ate
New Hampshire
Bench Leads All-Star Balloting
Johnny Bench of the Cincinnati Reds leads the 1972 NL All-Star balloting with 426,819 votes after four weeks. Joe Torre of the St. Louis Cardinals slides to second with 411,528 votes, according to Baseball Commissioner Bowie Kuhn’s office.
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New York
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Cincinnati Reds
Joe Torre
St. Louis Cardinals
Bowie Kuhn
Torre
Madison Regatta World Championship Set for Today
The $30,000 Madison Regatta on the Ohio River in Madison Indiana will be contested today after delays from debris. Eight unlimited hydroplanes enter with qualifications waived by Buddy Byers commissioner. The first heat starts at noon EST with a consolation and final heat to follow.
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Madison
Ohio
Buddy Byers
PBA Leader Nelson Burton Jr Wins Tucson Open
Nelson Burton Jr., the top money winner on the PBA tour, led the Tucson Open after seven wins in eight matches. He shot 1,862 total with a 232 average in the session, moving from fourth to first as Don Johnson and Tye Critchlow chased in the top five.
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Ariz
Nelson Burton Jr
St. Louis
Don Johnson
Akron
Ohio
Tye Critchlow
Los Angeles
Johnny Guenther
Seattle
Bill Beach
Sharon
Maxvill NL Player of the Week for Cardinals
Cal Maxvill of the St. Louis Cardinals named National League Player of the Week after hitting 12 for 26 to raise his average by 58 points. His offense fueled a six game winning streak and 13 wins in 14 games.
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San Francisco
Cal Maxvill
St. Louis Cardinals
Charles S. Feeney
Cardinals
Super Speed Expected At 400 Daytona Beach
AP reports Daytona Beach race fans anticipate the Firecracker 400 as speeds push toward 180 mph. Drivers like David Pearson challenge limits while officials weigh safety amid booming performance at speedway.
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Daytona Beach
Fila
Mercury
David Pearson
Rookie Pro Wins Cleveland Open in Sudden Death
Australian David Graham, 26, rookie on the pro golf tour, won the Cleveland Open champion ship at Tanglewood CC with a sudden death birdie on the second playoff hole. He tolls Bruce Devlin by 278 to 278 after 72 holes, netting $30,000 first prize.
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Tanglewood Country Club
Maurreen
Sydney
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St. Andrews
Devlin
Larry Hinson
Lanny Wadkins
Collins Grayson win in best ball at Midland Valley
Cecil Collins and Grayson Hanes won the best ball event at Midland Valley Country Club on Saturday. Their 63 tied Allen Williams and Tom Hammer, but a high card draw decided the winner. Bob Cunningham and Charles Shirley took third with 65. event sponsored by Midland Valley Men's Golf Association.
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Cecil Collins
Grayson Hanes
Midland Valley Country Club
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Hanes
Allen Williams
Tom Hammer
Bob Cunningham
Charles Shirley
Midland Valley Men's Golf Association
Baseball Standings and Tuesday Schedule Update
Standings show rain toppled Philadelphia 4 San Francisco 3 Pittsburgh 3 Chicago 2 St Louis 4 Cincinnati 2 Atlanta 13 Houston 9. Tuesday games list multiple matchups with start times and active pitchers across the NL and AL venues.
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Houston
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Caldwell
New York
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Spinks
Grimsley
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Barr
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Los Angeles
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Morton
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Boston
Chicago New York
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Milwaukee
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Minnesota
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