Mets Nostalgic Rally Beats Braves In Eight
The Mets toppled Atlanta 8-7 in a game that revived memories of their early days. John Milner Wayne Garrett Rusty Staub and Ken Boswell powered a 7-4 lead before misplayed plays by Cleon Jones and Agee helped the Braves rally to tie and fall just short.
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Blue Pitches Well But A's Lose 1-0 To Orioles
Vida Blue’s fastball hums but Oakland’s bats stay quiet in a 1-0 loss to Pat Dobson and Baltimore. Blue notes 25 innings without a win as Detroit tops Minnesota 2-1 and Texas shells Milwaukee 7-1 with Paul and Cox delivering a combined three-hitter for the Rangers.
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Buyer Eyes 1.2 Million Memphis Pros Sale in ABA Turmoil
New York AP reports a buyer ready to pay 1.2 million for the Memphis Pros amid ABA insolvency as the board opens a stormy session. Zip Viracola seeks immediate action, with stockholders needing 55 percent approval and potential moves for Pittsburgh Condors and Floridians in play.
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Chauncey-Dover Lions Sponsor Firecracker Softball Tourney
The Chauncey-Dover Lions Club sponsors the 2nd annual C-D Lions Firecracker ASA sanctioned softball tournament the weekend of July 4 at Jaycee Fields in Athens. Field two hosts the tournament drawing at 6 p.m. on June 24. Entry is $25 plus two Dudley Official Soft balls.
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Temple, Ariz. St. Clash Tonight in NCAA Baseball Tale
Arizona State, top-ranked, blanked USC 3-0 to stay unbeaten as four teams remain in Omaha. Temple, led by Jim Crawford on a 6 hit 9 strikeout complete game, beat Connecticut 7-4 to stay alive. Allan Bannister extended his season hit record to 99 with a run-scoring triple.
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Lefty Phillips Dies In California Home
Harold Lefty Phillips 53, former California Angels manager, died Monday night in Orange California from an apparent asthma attack. A veteran scout and coach for the Dodgers, he later served as Angels director of player personnel and led their 1970 season before resigning as manager in 1971. His widow Roberta, son Dewayne, daughter Charleen and four grandchildren survive. Funeral services pending.
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Jaycees Junior Track Meet Highlights At Peden Stadium
The Athens Jaycees Junior Champs Track Meet at Peden Stadium produced top efforts across age groups. Ted Essex cleared 6-4 for the 15-16 bracket, Mike Mayhew clocked 2 22.8 in the 880, and Lori Stuchell won three events including the 60 yard dash and long jump. Many Athens records fell as Gretchen Siemer, Rick Mansfield, Andy Wallwork and others posted standout times and distances. Triple and double winners were noted, with several athletes earning state-qualifying marks for Steubenville.
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Bob Wagoner
Nancy Rose
Mark Mayhew
Carol Starlin
David Essex
Palmer Preps Hard For 19th U.S. Open
Arnold Palmer, 42, trains intensely for the 19th U S Open at Pebble Beach. He reports 20 days of practice, 27 holes daily since arrival, and remains confident he can win despite recent putting and concentration challenges. He played with Doug Sanders and Glenn Johnson, signed autographs, then flew to Carmel for more practice.
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Oddities in baseball and tire talk mix in quirky notes
The column recalls Joe Bauman’s 1954 Longhorn League feats with 72 homers and 224 RBIs, noting he never reached the majors. It also explains a Midwest League no hitter achieved despite a hit by a rival, and ends with a tire ad promising 40 000 mile guarantees on steel belted radials and other brands.
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Joe Bauman
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Hector Cruz
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B. F. Goodrich
Youth track meets set at Peden Stadium Saturdays
Age 6 through 18 track meets at Peden Stadium run each Saturday through July 15 with a July 20 Thursday event. Registration starts 2 pm, events begin 2:30 pm. fees 25 cents per entrant, up to three events. Divisions 6–8 to 17–18. ribbons to top four. volunteers needed as timers and officials.
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GE sets record for group tickets to Reds Cubs game
Evendale General Electric reports a new group attendance record with 20 000 tickets sold for the July 8 Reds Cubs game. The prior record was 18 500 by Westinghouse at a Pirates game in Pittsburgh. Fergie Jenkins has been a 20 game winner for the Cubs in five straight seasons.
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Athens Little League opens with early wins in Monday play
Opening night results from Athens show Rotary, Jonseys, and Steppe’s taking victories in the 1972 Little League season. Rotary edged Lions 2-1 as Ken Sapp struck out 14, Jonseys beat Medics 10-8 behind Mark Mathewson, and Steppes won 9-8 over Kiwanis with Ed Evans homer.
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ANB Slow-Pitch Tournament Entries Open in Marietta
Marietta announces the ANB Slow-Pitch Tournament set for June 17 18 and 24 25 in a double elimination format. Sponsored by the Weeping Willow Softball Association with a $30 entry fee to fund a new field. Drawing Thursday at 7 30 p m at the field. Contact Leon Bowes or Tony Azor after 6 30 p m for details.
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