Dusty Vance and Babe Herman on the 1926 three bases play
The item recalls John Lardner’s 1926 tale of Babe Herman driving in a run as Hank DeBerry, Dazzy Vance, and Chick Fewster scramble on bases. Herman’s slide at third causes a cascade of misplays, with Vance failing to score and Fewster misdirected, ending in an out call.
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Point Shaving Figure Jacob Molinas Shot Dead in Hollywood Hills
In Los Angeles a former college star and NBA player Jacob Molinas, linked to a major point shaving scandal, was shot in the back of the head at his Hollywood Hills home. A woman, Shirley Marcus, was wounded. police kept motive unclear as Molinas was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Carew poised to win fourth straight batting title
With eight weeks left in 1975, Rod Carew of the Minnesota Twins leads the American League with a .315 average and appears set to win a fourth consecutive batting title. The 29-year-old Panama native seeks the 400 batting average milestone last achieved by Ted Williams in 1941.
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WEL Success Story Mixed Opens 1975 World Football League
The 1975 World Football League opened with mixed reviews after offseason changes and former NFL players joining. Attendance averaged about 16 000 per game, with Birmingham drawing 29 000 and Philadelphia 2 732. Players earn about 1 of team income or a minimum of 9 000 over 18 games, with 38 players per club and six alternates.
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McGinnis Chooses Philadelphia Over Knicks For Big Money
George McGinnis, 6-foot-8 forward, signed with the 76ers for about 3 million after leaving the ABA to pursue NBA riches. He spoke of basketball as a demanding game and money as a factor, but said he will stay grounded and avoid selfish behavior as fans watch his summer league form.
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Petty Reaches Milestone in $2 Million Career Prize
Richard Petty becomes stock car racing's first $2 million prize money winner after finishing behind David Pearson, who earned second with $10,200 at Pocono. Petty hoped for victory to seal the milestone, while Pearson continued despite oil smoke from his car.
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Reds Clinch NL West as Bench Sore Shoulder Forces Rest
The Cincinnati Reds widened their NL West lead to 15 games after a 3-1 win over the Dodgers as Johnny Bench battles a lingering left shoulder soreness from a collision with Gary Mathews. Bench may be rested through the end of the season to stay healthy for the playoffs while Pat Darcy improved to 8.5 as he left a game with a finger blister, stressing careful handling of his pitching workload.
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Court of Different Kind for Net Stars
In a shifting tennis legal saga ahead of a Wimbledon clash, lawyers for Jimmy Connors and Arthur Ashe exchange suits with former star Jack Kramer. The initial $3 million suit accuses Kramer and others of defamatory actions linked to letters, while Connors and Riordan counter with a $9.25 million claim alleging defamation and career impairment.
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Area Athletes to Compete at Special Olympics in Michigan
Three area athletes Misner Sunn and Dickerson will join more than 3,000 competitors from eight countries at the Fourth International Special Olympics Games. The event runs the week of August 7 at Central Michigan University with regional chaperons Tom Davies and Nancy Huggins assisting Madison County participants.
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Mary Anne Sunn
Tina Dickerson
Tom Davies
Richter Sheltered Workshop
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Madison County Association For Retarded
Killbuck Golf Club Weekly Tournament Results
Mike Hull reports the Killbuck Men's Club weekly event with Tim Cue carding 72 to win the low gross division. Paul Moody was second at 13 and Jay Dixon finished 15. In the low net division Hugh Kettron Mike Kirk and Larry Vance each shot 68 for honors, while Buck Jones ended one stroke back at 69.
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Tim Cue
Paul Moody
Jay Dixon
Hugh Kettron
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Larry Vance
Buck Jones
No Olympic Crisis In Colorado Anymore
Colorado officials breathe relief as Montreal Winter Games cost crisis grows. Gov. Lamm cites voters who rejected 1972 bid and notes doubled costs and deficits forecast in Montreal. Former opponents reflect Montreal's problems foreshadowing Colorado.
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