All-Star Game Starter Shuffle Sparks NL AL Lineups
National League manager Red Schoendienst named Steve Carlton the starting pitcher for the NL in the upcoming All-Star Game at Busch Stadium. Denny McLain is set to start for the AL with Mayo Smith tabbing him after a strong season. Carlton replaces an injured Gibson, while Juan Marichal Niekro and Singer are among other likely starters as rosters firm up. President Nixon plans to attend the sellout event.
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Carlton Reflects On All Star Start After Pirates Wish
Steve Carlton, 24, expresses pride in starting the National League All Star game in Washington. He would have preferred Sunday’s start against the Pittsburgh Pirates to chase a 20-win season, noting the five man rotation limits his opportunities and restarts. Carlton, 12.5-4 with a 1.65 ERA, recalls his 1967 World Series thrill and says he won’t be nervous facing the league’s best.
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All-Star Baseball Lineups Revealed for Tuesday Game
Washington report lists starting American League players Rod Carew Reggie Jackson Frank Robinson Boog Powell Frans Howard Rich Petrocell Bill Freehan Denny McLain and National League stars Willie McCovey Ron Santo Cleon Jones John Bench Felix Millan Steve Carlton and Hank Aaron. Starters announced for the midsummer classic with lineups expected to spark the game.
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Minnesota
Reggie Jackson
Oakland
Frank Robinson
Baltimore
Boog Powell
Frans Howard
Sa Bando
Ricy Petrocell
Boston
Bill Freehan
Detroit
Denny McLain
Detrait
Don Hank Auran
Willie McCovey
San Fran
Ron Santo
Chicago
Cleon Jones
John Bench
Felix Millan
Augata
Steve Carlson
St. Louis
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Belkin and Fillel win in clay court opener at Woodstock
In Indianapolis the Sth National Clay Courts tournament saw Mike Belkin and Jamie Fillel advance round by round. Belkin defeated F B Robbins 4-3 while Fillel beat Mike Manchette 6-3 16-2 as weather delays shift schedule and many top seeds were held over in Cincinnati.
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Woodstock
Belkin
Canada
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Salt Lake City
Fillol
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Mike Manchette
Belevedere
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Cincinnati
Arthur Ashe
Clark Gracner
Jean Chauffeau
France
Chuck Devoe
Jim Osborne
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West Palm Beach
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Ruth Tops All Time Greatest Player In BWAA Poll
Babe Ruth named greatest baseball player ever by Baseball Writers Association of America and national media. Joe DiMaggio chosen as greatest living player. Charles Casey Stengel cited as greatest living manager. Poll also lists top living players by position and other honors.
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Josh McGraw
ECC Ladies Hold Guest Day Event
Fragmentary text lists baseball legends and players connected to the event. Names include Lefty Grove, Musial, Traynor, Cobb, Ruth, Cochrane, Gehrig, and Wagner among others, with multiple positions and hall of fame references. The passage appears to catalog attendees or honorees at a club function.
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Saturday's Game Prompts Central Tie Gift Day
A scrambled report outlines a Wednesday matchup involving Moorehead Lemans Schuster Newton Dodd Evans and Gene's RB with coffee and rolls before the tournament. Luncheon follows the journey at 1 pm and includes team pairings and lists of players and donors for the event hosted by the White River club.
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Industrial Golf League Pairings Announced at Centennial Dinner
Tee times set for a four round Industrial Golf Loop event at Tri County Golf Course starting July 23 with 4:30 and 4:50 starts. Teams announced at the Centennial Dinner of NasHall Washington with President Nixon attendance.
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Joe DiMaggio
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Bill Dickey
Bob Feller
Robert Lefty Grove
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Shenandoah High School Holds Athletic Physicals
Shenandoah High School will hold athletic physicals in the school gym this week. Students planning to participate in sports should report Wednesday and Friday at 6 p.m. for the examinations.
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Britain eyes Davis Cup run at Wimbledon Interzone semifinal
Britain's Davis Cup team will play Brazil in the Interzone semifinal on Wimbledon’s No.2 court starting July. If victorious, they meet India or Romania in the Interzone final on center court August 14 to 16. The lineup includes Cox, Stilwell, Curtis, and Battrick with Cox and Curtis in doubles.
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Ferguson Jenkins Snubbed In Favor Of Ernie Banks
Washington AP report notes Cubs ace Ferguson Jenkins was left off the NL All Star roster as manager Schoendienst favored Ernie Banks and other Cubs, despite players voting Banks onto the squad after discussions with NL president Warren Giles. Banks cited for his club success. Jenkins not selected due to roster balance and other pitchers.
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Knowles All Star Reliever Sealed for All Star Game
Dareld Knowles of Washington is selected as the first relief pitcher in three years to reach the All Star Game. Jack Aker, a Yankees reliever, praises the move and discusses the role of relievers in the bullpen and the manager’s preference for seasoned arms.
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Associated Press
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Players Pension Committee
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Transfer Pipers Back To Pitt For Next Season
The Minnesota Pipers of the American Basketball Association will play their 1968 69 season in Pittsburgh at Civic Arena with most home games in the city. Club director Gabe Rubin said a coach is not yet named with Al Bianchi among candidates after resigning from the Seattle Supersonics.
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Baseball honors 29 writers for 25 years of service
Washington AP reports 29 sports writers and broadcasters were recognized for 25 years or more in baseball. Each honoree received a gold engraved watch in the ceremony.
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