All-Star Game Postponed First Time In History
Washington observers report the All-Star baseball game postponed for the first time in history due to a heavy thunderstorm. Rain flooded Kennedy Stadium area as 43,000 fans waited under shelter. Denny McLain and Steve Carlton were slated to start. Agnew scheduled to throw first pitch after Nixon’s Apollo trip.
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Softball Tournament at New Castle Memorial Park
A double elimination softball tourney will be held Saturday August 2 at New Castle Memorial Park. The drawing for the brackets occurs Friday August 1 at 8 pm. Local teams may enter by calling Ball 520-1889 or sending to Box 953 New Castle Indiana. Entry fee is 25.00 per team.
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Packer Claudis James Tired Of Being Traded
Green Bay receiver Claudis James says he wants to stay with the Packers if they want him. He was traded to the Rams and back, denied by the Rams due to a knee injury. James reports cartilage looseness and protests the ongoing uncertainty about his future with Green Bay.
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National Crown Event Tops Sun Valley Card
Sun Valley Speedway hosts the National Crown stock car event with three 100 lap legs plus late model heats. Defending champ Mike Williams of Frankton races against drivers including Bob Fields, Bill Lamon, John Keller, and Rick Hinshaw as over 250 cars are expected. Friday ASA action features sprint and late model races with noted entrants like Buzz Gregory and Rob Black.
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ACC Ladies Golf Tourney Awards At Anderson Club
The Lay ties Golf Club held July 17 at Anderson Country Club awarding top honors in Class A AB and C for low gross and low net. Winners include Mrs Victor Rose Mrs William Helters Mrs Guy Ross and Mrs Richard Land with others named. Plans for a Personal Guest Day and Tourney Thursday with hostess Mrs Hugh Cherry were announced.
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STP Sales Rise After Andretti Indy 500 Victory
STP Corp reported stronger second quarter results with sales up 1 percent from a year earlier and net earnings up 62.5 percent. The gain followed Mario Andretti's victory in the Indianapolis 500 driving the STP Special car in May.
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Third in AA State Trapshoot at Indiana Gun Club
Joe Fielas Cranaerson finished third in Class AA at the Indiana State Trapshoot held at Indiana Gun Club. He won a shootoff against Jim Carrico Highland and Henry To Parmley Lake Village after three shooters tied at 1049. George Snellerberger of Bristol led with 200 straight singles and 50 in a shootoff with Doug Bedwell of Brazil, who also posted a perfect Class AA record.
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Mastering Multiple Fish Holds on Moving Casts
Anglers should switch casts and move between holds on lakes or streams rather than overworking a single spot after catching one or two fish. Schools of perch and crappie can threaten others, so casting to new areas or trying a fly many times for a trout or bass can pay off.
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Nixon Receives Trophy As America's No 1 Baseball Fan
President Nixon hosts a White House reception with over 500 players, writers, owners, and Hall of Famers marking the 100th anniversary of professional baseball. Nixon recalls his first major league game on July 4, 1936 and praises the sport and its journalists while noting his lifelong Senators fanhood.
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Hockett Wins In Legion Tourney Play
Noblesville fell 10-2 to Hockett in a Madison Heights Legion tourney game as Hockett pounded Noblesville pitchers for 10 runs on 16 hits. Thom Mayer led with three hits, Bill McHenry added two including a homer, and Gary Erskine Mike Woodruff Larry Burns Tor Schuster each had two hits. Noblesville's Calvin Daniels and Danials doubled, Suttor homered. Alexandria faces Elywood today at 5:30 p.m. Hockett meets Leebin Friday at 5:20 p.m. in double elimination tourney.
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Giants Fullback Jacobs Breaks Arm In Camp Drill
New York Giants fullback Alfen Jacobs broke his left arm during a hard contact drill at Fairfield University training camp. He will undergo surgery at Park City Hospital in Bridgeport, Conn., ending his season. Jacobs has a history of injuries, with past seasons disrupted by ankle and knee injuries.
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Angels Pitcher Washburn to Hawaii Trip
ANAHEM Calif UPI The California Angels Tuesday optioned pitcher Greg Washburn to their Hawaii farm club in the Pacific Coast League. Washburn 22 was 0 2 with the American League club before the move.
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Modern Baseballs All-Time All-Stars Sparks Debate
Washington AP reports that modern players such as Willie Mays Hank Aaron and Denny Mel ain are viewed as not equal to pre 1940 greats in the all time All Star lineup chosen for baseballs centennial banquet Only Joe DiMaggio of the post 1940 era made the squad with legends like Walter Johnson Ty Cobb Honus Wagner and Babe Ruth anchoring the rest Analysts note TV era visibility and familiarization shape perceptions while legends grow with time and nostalgia
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Pennsylvania Declares College Football Centennial Year
Gov. Shafer proclaimed this year the College Football Centennial in Pennsylvania. Joe Paterno of Penn State and other college leaders participated in ceremonies marking the 100th year of college football in the state.
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