Bullets Trade for Elvin Hayes from Houston Rockets
Baltimore Bullets acquire the controversial Big E Elvin Hayes from Houston for Jack Marin and undisclosed future considerations. Coach Gene Shue aims to rebuild and adjust lineups with Hayes joining Wes Unseld, shifting Unseld from center to forward and Hayes at center with outside shooting.
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Brewers win on Ten Cents A Beer Night in Milwaukee
Milwaukee crowds enjoyed a six run inning as the Brewers beat Boston 6 1 on Ten Cents A Beer Night. Ken Brett earned his first win since May 10 while New York persisted with a six game streak and Detroit held top AL East lead. John Mayberry drove in four for Kansas City in a 4 3 win over Minnesota.
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Royals
Two Austin swimmers shine in Aquacade opener
Friday marked the kickoff of the 15th annual Austin AAU Aquacade at the municipal pool. Jeff Shugart and Chris Murphy, both from Austin High, placed seventh and ninth in the tough mens senior mile medley, with University of Minnesota swimmer Dick Stone winning the event. Coach Bud Higgins praised their effort as against top rivals.
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NHL reports record crowds for 1972 season and playoffs
The National Hockey League announced a record regular season and playoff attendance for 1972. Total attendance reached 8,112,034 for the combined games with 7,609,368 in the regular season and 582,696 for 36 playoff games. The season surpassed 7,257,677 from 1971, marking the 12th straight year of rising crowds.
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VFW Reaches .500 With Double Win In Club League
The VFW evened its record at 2-2 by beating the Elks 7-6 with Kevin Higbie as winning pitcher and routing the Moose 10-0 with Dave Rockers on the mound. Ed King and Dave Arnold led the offense with key hits.
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Exciting Race Card Tonight at Chateau Speedway
Dale Baker of Rochester leads Chateau late model standings as Wen dell Kuehn closes within 80 points with a recent streak of checkered flags. Tonight at 8 30 p m Baker 560 Kuehn 480 Saterdalen 440 amid street stock battle where Duane Strain seeks to hold top spot with 440 points.
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Standings and schedule wrap for major league games
MLB today features games across the American and National Leagues with pitchers Kline Kilkenny Lonborg Wright Blue Lolich Coleman Cuellar McNally Kaat Rooker Lemonds Broberg Fryman Stoneman Seaver Briles Hands Dierker Billingham Singer Barr Grief and Barr in action. Notable games include Mets at Indians Pirates at Cubs Braves at Dodgers and Giants at Padres with several doubleheaders and postponements indicated.
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Kiwanis Edge KC's In Seventh In Club League
Kiwanis nipped the Knights of Columbus 8 7 as Ron Greenameyer singled with the bases loaded to drive in the winning run in the final inning. Greenameyer added a double and Chris Astrup had two hits while combining with Greenameyer on a three hitter. Noterman and Rosenburg doubled in KC runs.
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Tops on Defense by Pirates Pitcher Dock Ellis
Pirates pitcher Dock Ellis set a defense record by recording five putouts in a single game last June, highlighting a standout performance on the field.
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Hull to join WHA with two contracts in one day
Bobby Hull of the Chicago Black Hawks was set to sign with the World Hockey Association in St Paul at a 10 am news conference to join the Winnipeg Jets. The WHA expected a $1 million deal, followed by a $1.5 million contract with the Jets later the same day, with Jets owner Ben Hatskin present.
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Major League Leaders By The Associated Press
The AP lists top batting leaders for the American and National Leagues across 125 at bats. Highlights include Piniella and Rudi sharing 73 hits, Ben Harper and C May leading runs, and major RBI marks by Allen and Bench. Pitching leaders feature Fingers and Kaat with strong win totals and Lolich leading strikeouts.
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Bruce Crampton Poised to Challenge Western Open Title
With Jack Nicklaus resting, Australian Bruce Crampton emerges as the tournament favorite for the 69th Western Open. Crampton seeks victory amid strong field, aiming to outpace rivals at the prestigious event.
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Bruce Crampton
Mazeroski Sets NL Record for Second Baseman Chances
Pittsburgh Pirates star Bill Mazeroski holds the National League record for most chances by a second baseman with 11,591. This milestone underscores his longevity and fielding durability during his MLB career with Pittsburgh.
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Grace Baptist tops Church of Christ in church league clash
Grace Baptist remained undefeated by beating Church of Christ 13 to 9 in a slow pitch softball Church League game. Mike Porterfield hit two homers for Grace Baptist. Smitty's Glass and Lock rolled to a 24 to 5 win over the Tiki Pub in Class B AAA Division with a 22-hit attack. Norm Blaser Chuck Wollmering and Dave Winkels homered and Stan Attlesey had four hits in four at bats for the winners.
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Dave Winkels
Stan Attlesey
Yankees romp in UCT makeup tilt
The Yankees belted the Purple Panthers 14 to 5 in a boys United Commercial Travelers makeup baseball game at UCT Park. Joe Kroc earned the win as coaches are urged to submit all UCT game results by telephone or on paper.
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Us Champs Regio Calabia Take Five Nation Softball Title
The United States powered to a 10-0 win over Italy in five nation softball action, scoring five runs in the third inning to clinch the championship. Canada defeated Zambia 7-4 and tied for second with Holland, which did not play Friday.
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Blues Lead in South Border League as Seltz Knutson Spark
Steve Seltz and Rick Knutson, former Austin JC stars, star for the Austin Blues who sit 11-1 and top the South Border League at 5-0. Seltz bats .390 with 16 hits, eight steals, and eight runs batted in while Knutson adds 12 runs and three homers. The Blues own a deep staff led by Schammel with a 4-0 mark.
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Allen Extends Lead In AL All Star Balloting
Chicago White Sox first baseman Dick Allen leads American League All Star voting with 189 071 ballots, ahead of Detroit’s Norm Cash at 130 358. Orioles third baseman Brooks Robinson leads for the starting spot with 182 319, while Reggie Jackson tops AL outfielders with 149 965.
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City Golfer Gets an Ace at Cedar River CC
Dave Stanek of Austin aced the No 15 hole at Cedar River Country Club west of Adams on Highway 56 becoming the second ace of the year. Teammate Don Thayer watched as Stanek made the shot. In baseball voting Rod Carew led at second base with 137,318 ballots, Luis Aparicio topped shortstop with 109,744, and Bill Freehan held the catcher lead with 120,893. All-Star game set for July 25 in Atlanta.
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Backstretch Game Tonight With Mildren and Christiansen
Oklahoma quarterback Jack Mildren carries the ball while UCLA’s Bob Christiansen pursues in the background as an AP Wirephoto captures action from an imminent game.
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Rose Creek Pee Wees and Babe Ruth stay unbeaten
Elkton Rose Creek youth baseball teams remain undefeated. Pee Wees win 12 0 with Terry Halligan and Leo Cress pitching a one hitter and Halligan driving in four runs. Babe Ruth edges 10 3 as Jeff Schammel and Ed Wilson throw a three hitter with 12 strikeouts. Schammel and Halligan lead with three hits. Babe Ruth now 3 0. next game at Lyle Monday.
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VFW Trav elers Bring Unbeaten Streak To Owatonna
Austin’s undefeated VFW Travelers baseball team heads to Dartt’s Park in Owatonna for a doubleheader at 4 p.m. The squad sits 7-0 overall and 4-0 in league play, while Owatonna holds a 3-1 mark in the First District League.
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