Dirty-nosed lineman Jim Vellone faces Hodgkin’s disease
The Minnesota Vikings guard Jim Vellone disclosed on Wednesday he has Hodgkin’s disease. The article notes his fifth pro season, knee surgeries, and the regard in which teammates hold him, with coach Bud Grant stating Vellone will be missed for his toughness and loyalty.
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Reds 20 year old shuts out Gibson and Cardinals
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Don Gullett, 20, outdueled Bob Gibson 5-0 to hand the St. Louis Cardinals a defeat. Gullett, topping 14-4, added a sacrifice fine for a dollar, while Bernie Carbo homered and George Foster doubled in a four-run fifth. Other NL results gave Cubs, Mets, Expos and Giants wins. AL scores included Boston and Minnesota victories.
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National Water Ski Championships Open With Record Entries
A record 300 participants entered the 29th National Water Ski Championships at White Sulphur Lake, with qualifiers from five regional tournaments over the past two weeks. The event runs through Sunday and features competitors from across the country.
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Conda wins three titles at Wadena Tennis Open
The First Annual Wadena Tennis Open held August 13 15 saw Bemidji player Gary Conda win three titles defeating Dave Dreath of Fargo in both Boys 18 singles and mens singles finals with scores 7 6 7 5 and 6 3 6 2. Conda and Jim Kastner won mens doubles 6 1 7 5. Other finals featured Kalpin and Scott among Parkers Prairie and Fargo entrants with multiple wins and finals.
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Bart Starr Leaves Mayo Clinic After Surgery Recovery
Bart Starr departs the Mayo Clinic for his Wisconsin home to recuperate from surgery to repair a bleeding artery. The Green Bay Packers quarterback was released Wednesday after a second operation on his right shoulder. The bleeding followed a July 28 procedure to repair a torn bicep tendon.
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Trevino to Play in Greater Hartford Open on Labor Day Weekend
Lee Trevino, holder of the U S British and Canadian Open titles and golf’s leading money winner this year, will compete in the Greater Hartford Open over Labor Day weekend after doctors approved his recovery from an appendectomy. Cochairmen Ray Gorynski and Hugh Barr said Trevino assured them he would play.
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Baseball Scoreboard AP League Results Across Leagues
American League Wright 11 13 record in shutout loss to Night Game Milwaukee Cuellar 15 6 beats Slaton 8 5 Mincher 9 HR Washington. National League Cumberland 7 2 beats Wise 12 10. Dietz Gibson 14. Atlanta E Williams 25. Mets Padres etc.
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Weather Area Forecast and State Forecast Summary
Fair to partly cloudy through Friday with highs 78 to 85 in the area and 75 to 88 in the state. Lows range from 48 to 55 tonight and 48 to 62 tonight. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible in the east today and this evening, with clearing later tonight and Friday.
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