All-American David Thompson Drops Hawks for ABA Denver
All-American forward David Thompson, the Hawks top pick and No. 1 draft choice, declines NBA and announces he will play for Denver in the ABA. Hawks president vonagh Cotton Fitzsimmons confirms the decision after Thompson’s agent Larry Fleisher relayed the news. The loss leaves Atlanta, amid financial trouble, facing a major setback as Denver’s signing of Thompson follows the Nuggets’ earlier deal for Marvin Webster.
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Alston Names NL Hurlers for All Star Team
Los Angeles manager Walter Alston selected three National League pitchers for the All Star squad. The move tightens the rotation and signals emphasis on depth in the mound staff.
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Allison Fired As Driver In Daytona Drag On DiGard
Donnie Allison was fired as president and driver of DiGard Racing following a fifth place finish in the Firecracker 400 at Daytona International Speedway. The shakeup comes as DiGard aims for a winner, with Jim Gardner noting the organization will reshuffle.
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Reds Hold Off Phillies in Low-Scoring Duel
Cincinnati nips Philadelphia 2 1 to 0 as Gary Nolan wins his eighth, with Rawly Eastwick earning the save. George Foster slugged a double and three singles, while Underwood struggled with control, walking in the first run and lasting until the seventh before being lifted.
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Area Babe Ruth Tourney Opens at Wood Field
The Anderson Nationals enter the Area C Babe Ruth tournament as favorites after a 4-0 district meet, scoring 54 and allowing 9. Four Anderson pitchers went the distance including Norton Hazen Mullins and Stewart. They face host Internationals at 8 15 this evening with subsequent games set against Connersville and Ripley Dearborn. Housing for Ripley Dearborn players is sought with contact details provided.
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Mount Vernon tops Lapel in 11th in key league clash
Rex Wilson belted a two run homer in the 11th inning to lift Mount Vernon to a 4-1 win over Lapel and keep the Bulldogs in first place in the White River Conference. Wilson earned the win in relief, while Lapel’s Mickey Mills went 10 innings, allowing one run on four hits without a decision.
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Major League Standings Snapshot From Fragmented Page
Fragmented OCR shows partial standings with names like Bo Rcatters and Flammer, Jones, Arnold and Goleman. Other entries include Crawford, Me lo, Williams, Epperly, Stennis, White, Davis, Clark, Anderson and Seager among scattered team and player mentions.
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Washington Earns All Star Nod With A's Young Outfielder
Oakland manager Alvin Dark named Claudell Washington to the major league All Star game in Milwaukee. The 20 year old outfielder leads Oakland in most offensive categories with a .320 average, 42 stolen bases, and strong run production as he earned the spot after rising from Birmingham to Oakland. Washington reflected on his progress and confidence, noting he deserved the honor and had long aimed for the majors. Dark explained the position shift required to fit Washington into the lineup, moving Joe Rudi to first base and Tenace to catcher to accommodate the rising star.
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