Cor nell shines for Browns rookie camp in Hiram
Bo Cornwell solidifies Browns rookie camp as he learns fullback and possibly halfback while coach Skorich weighs him against Leroy Kelly and Bo Scott. Zelina irons hamstring injury and backups await health updates, with Reynolds absent and Pena unsigned. In Ohio, Hernandez joins Bengals rookie camp at Wilmington College after a Kentucky degree path and a 4.6 second 40 yard dash, earning a pro contract. Ken Anderson impresses fans with strong passing.
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Rebuilding Lakers On Sharman's Challenging Path
Los Angeles faces a tough task as Bill Sharman takes over the Lakers with plans to trade for needed scoring and guard depth. Owner Jack Kent Cooke says Wilt Chamberlain not available, while GM Fred Schaus notes guard abundance and demand for an experienced center. Sharman, 45, hires K C Jones, 39, as full time aide to scout. Jones is a former Celtics teammate. Sharman led the Utah Stars to the ABA title last season and still faces a pending $5 million breach of contract suit from the Stars.
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Bowling Title Won By Godman
Jim Godman of Lorain Ohio won the Tucson Open for his sixth PBA title and first in nearly two years earning 4000 and bringing season earnings to 27830. He led after 18 games with 235 average before falling to second in match play then retook the lead Monday afternoon.
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Athens Jaycees sweep at state meet in Piqua
Twenty five Athens Jaycees youths joined 1176 athletes at the Jaycees state meet in Piqua. Medalists include Bob Wagoner with a 17 10 long jump, Suzie Hermey winning high jump for girls 15 16 at 4 10, Nancy Rose taking second in girls 13 14 long jump at 14 7. Mike Mayhew wins his 440 heat and earns bronze in the final.
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Vicki Wil Co Wins Pacemaker Pace at Scotie Downs
In Columbus Ohio Vicki Wil Co surged from seventh to win the $1300 Pacemaker Pace at Scotie Downs by under a length. Proceeds from the feature benefited the Central Ohio Heart Association.
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Blue Ellis To Face-Off On Mound In All-Star Showdown
Vida Blue starts for the American League against Dock Ellis in Detroit at Tiger Stadium in the 42nd All Star Game. Blue aims to end AL’s eight game skid while Ellis backs the Pittsburgh lineup with a feisty reputation.
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Anderson questions league balance after early NL surge
The Athens Messenger notes a shift in power as the National League erased a 12 to 4 lead by the Americans. Anderson says he will decide tomorrow night if his league is superior and mentions Brooks Robinson’s pivotal third base work that helped the Orioles beat the Reds in the 1970 World Series.
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Ali Reflects On Life Stages As He Lines Up July Fight
Muhammad Ali, aging and reflective, says fighting is no longer fun and seeks bigger goals like defeating poverty and injustice. He notes a recent $27,000 legal bill and plans a 12 round bout July 26 with former sparring partner Jimmy Ellis in Houston.
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Medics Hold Lead in Little League Rout Kiwanis
City Recreation Medics beat Kiwanis 20-1 as Randy Streets pitched three hitless innings with nine strikeouts before Phil Ley finished. Rotary topped VW 13-5 while Steppes defeated Lions 20-6 with Goldsberry and Reese going 5 for 5. Pony League saw Albany edge Page 10-9 and O U Inn fall to Page Chevrolet.
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Morrison Defeats East B 17-2 in Girls Little League
Morrison beat East B 17-2 with Debbie Wakefield and Gretchen Eldridge each collecting three hits. The Wednesday game showcased strong offense from Morrison and solid hitting from Wakefield and Eldridge.
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Palmer Grip Guide Aims For Straight Golf Shots
Arnold Palmer explains grip positions to avoid hooks or slices. He notes a straight outcome when the back of the left hand faces the target and the proper impact position is used.
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Wide Open Duel Promises Ohio Amateur Golf Title
In Columbus the 65th Ohio Amateur at Scioto Country Club pits 208 players over par 71 to decide the winner under rough, rain-softened conditions. The field will be cut to the low 60 scorers after Wednesday’s second round, with final rounds on Thursday and Friday.
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Bold Ruler Dies From Throat Lymph Cancer
Paris Kentucky AP confirms Bold Ruler the famed stallion died after a post mortem revealed throat lymph gland cancer. The 17 year old horse was humanely destroyed after cancer spread following last year’s treatment. He topped the American sire list for seven years and his progeny had 798 wins and nearly one million dollars in earnings through May 31.
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