Braves Star Hank Aaron Joins 2500-Hit Club in Phillies Win
Hank Aaron, 6-foot-180 star of the Braves, reached 2,500 career hits with a homer and single against Philadelphia. He later added his 2,501 and 2,502 in a 1-0 win, continuing toward the 3,000-hit milestone while sharing notes on his unconventional swing and bat control.
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Robbys Hamburgers captures Ellendale softball tourney title
Robbys Hamburgers of City Major League won the Ellendale invitational. They beat Albert Lea Tribune 13 3 in round one, Mike's Bar 6 3 in round two, Trades and Labor 16 3 in quarters, Lefty's Bat 12 2 in semis, and Clark 100 of Owatonna 87 in eight innings. Larry Faber hit the deciding homer in the 8th.
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A's Nip Orioles 1-0 on One-Hitter by Hunter
The A's edged the Orioles 1-0 as Hunter tossed a four-hitter and two walks plus Bert Campaneris' second-inning double produced the lone run. Barber yielded three hits before leaving in the eighth.
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Wisconsin Rapids Extends Midwest League Lead With Twin Wins
Wisconsin Rapids widened its Midwest League edge by sweeping Dubuque 2-1 and 1-0 in a pair of games, one a 10 inning affair. Appleton split with the Bees 2-1 and 2-0. Quad Cities edged Clinton 5-4, Cedar Rapids swept Quincy 4-3 and 3-0, and Waterloo split with Decatur 6-3 and 2-5.
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Palmer and Boros Join PGA Tour Protest Demands
Arnold Palmer and Julius Boros added their names to a player petition demanding a stronger voice in the tour. Doug Ford said about 150 players have signed, seeking to curb the Executive Committee veto and to allow players to schedule tournaments and hire tour managers.
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Palmer Top Favorite to Capture 67th U.S. Open
Arnold Palmer, 6-1 favorite, leads field of 150 at Baltusrol Golf Club for the 67th U.S. Open. Hogan considered a sentimental alternative as players prepare amid potential strike talk. Palmer notes his short game and putting need work while praising the course’s fairness and noting many could win.
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Twins Clarke Put on Disabled List
Minnesota Twins rookie third baseman Ron Clark will be examined by a Mayo Clinic doctor at 1 p.m. to decide if immediate elbow surgery is needed. He has been unable to throw as his right arm locks, and he is placed on the disabled list. Frank Kostro will replace him on the roster in Denver in a move to occur in coming days.
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Frazier Chuvalo Heavyweight Clash Set For MSG
Unbeaten Joe Frazier was made a heavy favorite over George Chuvalo for a 12 round bout at Madison Square Garden on July 19. Frazier, 16-0 with 14 KOs, faces Chuvalo, 46-13-2 with 39 KOs, in a warlike matchup that could impact future tourney plans.
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Giants Sign No 1 Pick Bob Fenwick
The San Francisco Giants announced they signed their No 1 choice in the special MLB draft Bob Fenwick a 20 year old shortstop from the University of Minnesota.
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Bald Eagle Extinction Declared Except in Alaska
A brief report notes the American bald eagle is extinct almost everywhere but Alaska where populations persist. The article highlights conservation status and regional differences in survival.
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Nick Cutro Named Coach of Waterbury Orbits
Nick Cutro aged 31 former coach of the Jersey Jets was appointed Tuesday to lead the Waterbury Orbits the Atlantic Coast Football League affiliate of the New York AFL Jets in Waterbury Conn.
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