Washington baseball fans in the Griffith era a warning
The piece recalls Calvin Griffith and Washington Senator owner threats to move the team to Minneapolis or Dallas, arguing that Minnesota attendance drops and franchise shifts hurt big cities. It notes tensions with owners, the Twins’ attendance decline, and warns Washington’s status as a major league city risks collapse if owners seek relocation.
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Calvin Geitlin Gove
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Warnington
Bob Short
Dallas
Minneapolis
Grifith
Holt
Short
Kea
Griffith
Tere
Twins
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Pansupport
Sone
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Bowie Kistin
Minnesota
Milwaukee
Atlanta
Seattle
Dickland
Oakland
San Francisco
Giants
IOC Lifts Ban On Top Skiers For 1972 Winter Games
The International Olympic Committee cleared ten top skiers for participation in the 1972 Sapporo Games after reviewing reports of rule breaches at Mammoth Mountain training camps. IOC president Avery Brundage said penalties would be waived due to federation permission and assurances regarding future conduct. Names listed include Jean Noel Augert of France and Rod Hebron of Canada among others.
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Ipekitrs
Sapporo
Japan
Avery Brindage
Pate
Spar
Toler
Rational Ski
Brandage
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IOC
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Tuaure
Jean Noel Augert
France
Malcolm Mune
Australis
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Geo Ue
Jean-Daniel Daéteyler
Damen Glovaroll
Switzerland
Peter Dunsat
Rod Hebron
Canada
Jon Terje Overland
Noray
Rauch Quits As Buffalo Coach
Niagara Falls AP report states coach Rauch resigned after disputes over play and program direction. Owners and staff cited respect for Rauch’s football knowledge while noting tensions with players and the desire to move toward younger talent amid training camp discussions.
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Niagara Falls
Rauch
Let's
Mers
Ron
John
Hockett Rally Edges Lebanon in Tight Victory
The Hockett team secured a narrow win over Lebanon in a game highlighted by a public spokesman's remarks about coaching changes and player movements. Key figures discussed included Hav er Johnson Bliss, Rauch, and replacements as the season progressed with commentary on coaching transitions and staff roles.
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Ey Johnson
Plater Perch
Hockett
Rauch
Sioning Mar
Eld
Lebanon
Memo
Kosals
Hackett
Joe Collier
Five-Sun
Bills
Tim
Uni Hock
Cuozzo holds out as Vikings face signing delay
Quarterback Gary Cuozzo disclosed he has not signed a 1971 National Football League contract with the Minnesota Vikings and may still negotiate. Vikings GM indicated he might play out his option. others unsigned include Clint Howns and Leo Hayden as Minnesota deals with quarterback turmoil following Tarkenton and Kapp departures.
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Minnesota Vikings
Vikings
Jim Haw
Cuozen
Mit
Sls
Thesota
Elspite
Mankato
Ozz0
Toenett Ois
Ofloo
Per
Brats
Bim
Lebanon
Fis
Clint Howns
Jones
A Sharfe
Leo Hayden
Cuoro
Minnesota
Frank Tarkenton
Jos Kapp
Kapp
On Song
Boston Patriots
Tarkenton
Norm van Brocklin
New York Giants
Beard Upsets In Women's Western Amateur
Kaye Beard of Campbellsville Kentucky won her match in the Women's Western Amateur, upsetting defending champion Jana Bastanbury and advancing to the second round. Beard, 20, a University of Kentucky student, built a late run with a birdie and par saves to defeat Cynthia Hill in a closely contested round.
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Chicago
Ronie Lauer
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Campbellsville
Union Lake
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Midwest
Kongan State
Uafor
Nancy
Roswell
Jana Bastanbhury
Miss Beard
Bonnie
University of Kentucky
Lopez
Bon
Vars
Bastanbhury
Hill
Jane Fassinger
Castle
Nancy Raget
A Foat
Dallas
Deuce Sutton
Andi
Caral
Semple
Sewickley
Kaye
Almer
Camfort
Calif
Mary Elizabeth Shea
Los Am
Terry Johnson Enrolls At Alderson-Broaddus
Terry Johnson joins Alderson-Broaddus reuniting with former Bat-Tackles teammates from Bat-Wa. He previously played as a sophomore before moving to Anderson High. Coach Jerald A. N. lauds him as one of the best defensive players with potential to excel in conference play.
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Johnson
Bat- Tackle
W. Va
Anderson
Treghman
Brad Richardson
Sphomore
Ror
Robbsy
Terry
Jerald
Ambiguous name shuffle sparked by midseason moves
The fragment cites Terry Johnson Somes and Woody Neel from ARS and Alderson-Broadus, noting top recommendations and a focus shift to basketball at A-B. It mentions Pete and Altech Comal Gor ference honors, a senior status, and a transfer move affecting Virginia.
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Alderson - Broadess
Woody Neel
ARS
Johnemm
Was & Bop
Pete
Eming Altech Comal Gor
Ference
Virginia
Melson Tops Saxon Grandview Event with Near-Tow Victory
Article recalls Melson winning at Grandview with key finishes by Oster Menon and Saxon Olds. Closest to the hole was John Keakle and Glenn. Scores show Red Sid, Dent Grammer, Gerald Bod, and others tallying points as Park and Parson led low counts.
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Oster Menon
Grandview
Parek
Melson
Red Sid
Dent Grammer
Gerald Bod
Charles Sokol Pee Parson
Hama
C.W. Benbow
Gary Comter
John Konkde
Gleeny Hartley
Joon Keakle
Glenn
Yorktown Fall Sports Schedule Preview
Yorktown High School reveals fall sports plans for the coming season. The Tigers open football Friday August 27 in a sectional with Frankton Pendleton Heights and Shenandoah. The regular season includes White River Conference games with homecomings on Saturdays and 13 cross country events plus track meets and junior high contests.
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Yorktown High School
Tigers
Frankton
Cams
Pendleton Heights
Shenandoah
Reguar
White River
Rive
I Tagin Samos
Yorktown Inuita
Yorktown
Mount Vetezn
Winchester
Muneie
Muncie Northside Pallmount
Delaware County
Muncie
Park League Scores Amid Mixed Results
Park League results show AMEZICAN-Hea 1s leading Leehee and Blanding, Nati H posting 84, Dedpers 7-5, Cubs at 7, Se heehee oa, Tigers 3, Jude 4. Data appears fragmentary but notes several team matchups and scores.
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Scors Amezican
Leehee Ais Blanding
Nati H
Dedpers
Cubs
Se Heehee
Tigers
Jude
Ali Plans A Tight Camp For Ellis Fight
Houston AP reports Muhammad Ali plans a strict weigh in and training camp for his upcoming fight with Ellis. Ali discusses diet, weight, sparring, and mental prep, noting he will stay disciplined with meals, honey, vitamins, and a scientific approach to harden for the 12 round bout. His trainer Harry Wiley praises readiness and emphasizes avoiding overtraining while maintaining sharp sparring.
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Houston
Maham
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Gues
Alf
Filis
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Bilis
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Klista
Harry Wiley
Ajcine
Wiley
Formatassis
Starsmer
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Robinson
Cam
TvBut
Ilel Crazy
Starling
Cross Country Race Promoted by Mounds Kiwanis Club
The Mounds Kiwanis Club Anderson sponsors a 25 kilometer cross country race on Saturday July 31 in the northeast Madison area. The event starts at 6 p.m. at High and High School with runners from Nana, Dinos, Michigan and Ohio. A special four mile race for high school runners is planned and local high schools are invited to participate. Notable entrants include Chock Opagers, Steve Lanark, Steve Hybell, Greg Johnson, Roger Jacobs, and Steve Wynder. For more information contact A Wayne Johnson at 119 Cov entry Dr.
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Mounds Kiwanis Club
Anderson
Madison ‘Ounky
Higland High School
Indiana
Wapihani High School
Todiana
A. Wayne Johnson
Coventry
Kekich Gets Another Chance With Yankees
The Yankees plan another chance for Kekich after a rough stretch in the rotation. Manager Ralph Houk notes Kekich has been a spot starter and long or short reliever and calls his role the goat of the staff, while Kekich vows to rebound as he faces new duties in the pennant race.
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Mikeling
Kekich
Steve Kline
Yankees
Yankee
US Angeles Dodgers
Lumley
Chauber
White Sox
Ralph Houk
Rotalion
Ojer
Tye
Swim Club and Dolphin Shine at AAU Junior Olympics
The Anderson Swim Club and Dolphin Club placed well at the AAU Junior Olympics in Indianapolis. Athletes Tammy Wolfe Robby Haas and Tommy Craig led events in the A category with backstroke and butterfly wins, while Desphin Club relay teams and Dan Scheerer added top finishes in butterfly and medley races.
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Palphin Chit
Indianapolis
Tammy Wolfe
Robby Haas
Tommy Craig
Anders
Tommy
Robby
Tommy|t
Desphin Club
Dan Scheerer
Scherer
Dave Brian Elpers
Jeff Powell
Placce
Anderson Skim Club
Ieee
Axial- Hee
McDowell Fined in SE On Cleve-lian Southpaw Ace McDowell
The report notes Sam McDowell fined amid a Cleveland incident involving a southpaw pitcher. Details are garbled but reference is made to a monetary penalty of 1009 dollars and a set of swimmers or events including 100 and 200 back and 100 butterfly. Names and context are partially obscured.
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Cheis
Kahl
Cleveland
Manay Niell
Conan
Poe
Idlewald and Yule Interclub Tourney at Idlewald Club
Idlewald Golf and Country Club Pendleton and Yule Golf Club Alexandria will hold an interclub tournament Sunday July 4 at Idlewald. Regular play will be closed from 12 30 to 3 40 p m while the Idlewald Tournament Committee announces details.
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Pendleton Ani
Yule Golf Cus
Alexandria
Idlewald
Idlewold Fil
Cnmilte
Bellmont High appoints Ted Hilbert as new football coach
Ted Hilbert was named head football coach at Bellmont High School in Decatur, replacing Dick Vandersdale. Hilbert had been head coach at Adams Central High School since 1966, posting a 21-15 record as his 159th season.
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Decatur
Ted
Fred Tilbert
Bellmont High School
Adams Central High School
Nilbert
Adams Central
Dick Vandrsdale
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