Jackie Robinson Endures Tragedy and Vision Struggles Still Active
Jackie Robinson, despite personal losses including a son's death and race-era pressures, remains upbeat and engaged. He faces eyesight loss from diabetes, needing help with daily tasks while steering Goodrich Associates Construction Co. He recalls his Dodgers days and supports black athletes, attributing resilience to his family and an optimistic outlook. He has considered managing but cites ongoing problems and past offers, preferring current roles.
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New York
UPI
Jackie Robinson
Gil Hodges
Roy Campanella
Iris
Robinson
Goodrich Associates Construction Co
Summit
Roger Kahn
Brooklyn Dodgers
Rachel
U.S. Virgin Islands
Joe Black
Bobby Thomson
Ralph Pranea
Sandy Amaras
Valmy Thomas
Clyde Sukeforth
Leonard
Black
Thomas
Brattleboro Downs Bennington 7 2 In Spinelli Field Victory
Brattleboro Post 5 upset Bennington Post 13 7 to 2 at Spinelli Field. Buck started for Bennington while Chubby Bruce Bennette earned the win for Brattleboro. Ted Tipley faced an under manned lineup and Bennington’s defense faltered as Brattleboro capitalized with timely hits and three Brattleboro pitchers held the line.
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Legion
Spinelli
Post 5
Brattleboro
Post 6
Post 13
Rutland
Ted Tipley
Hick Norse
Lake Brothers
Keith Buck
Pete Perkins
Scott Buchanan
Walt Parmenter
John Hart
Paul Rice
Rice
Fred Mosher
Gary Niles
Hiera
Venison
Post
Kevin Ryan
aFlammme
Guy Dunham
Perkins
Pete Sausvite
Seaver bested by Osteen as Dodgers blank Mets again
Dodgers pitcher Claude Osteen shut out the Mets for the second time in a week, beating Tom Seaver 34. Seaver suffered his fourth loss in 12 decisions against Los Angeles. Osteen, once mocked for his win rate, held Seaver to six hits at Dodger Stadium. The Pirates, Reds, and Braves also posted wins as Hank Aaron hit his 20th homer of the season, tying the record for most homers by a player with one club.
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Fred Meatane
UPI
New York Mets
Tom Seaver
Claude Osteen
Los Angeles Dodgers
Osteen
Edger
Mets
Qileen
Seaver
New York
Los Angeles
Dodgers
Dodger Stadium
Dodger
Reds
Ross Grimsley
Tony Perez
Bobby Tolan
Gene Alley
Willie Stargell
Rich Hebner
Pirates
Braves
Nelson Briles
Hank Aaron
Aaron
Bate Muith
Fisk
Carl Yastrzemski
Reggie Smith
Red Sox
Lynva McGlothen
Clyde Wright
Angels
Rick Reichardt
White Sox
Wilbur Wood
Wood
Ed Brinkman
Terry Forster
Tigers
Bcherman
Yankees Show Classic Bronx Bombers Form In Big Win
The New York Yankees, long known for power, erupted for a seven run fourth inning and two homers against the Twins, sparking a 43-2 rout. Ron Blomberg Roy White and Bobby Murcer fueled the rally, with 12 batters sent to the plate in the big inning as Mike Kekich notched his ninth win.
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Fred Down
UPI
New York Yankees
Yankees
New York
Twins
Yankee
Jacob Ruppert
Aternoon
Ron Blomberg
Roy White
Bobby Murcer
Danny Thompson
Parion Killebrew
Mike Kekich
Fred Peene
Jim Perry
John Odom
Roland Fingers
Athletics
Brewers
Angel Mangual
Reggie Jackson
Ollie Brown
Gaylord Perry
Sam McDowell
Hutter
Indians
Dick Drago
Perry
Mickey Lalich
Tigers
Frank Duffy
Mel Dowell
Red Sox
Carlton Fisk
Tommy Harper
Doug Griffin
Ali Stops Lewis In 11th Round At Dublin Fight
Muhammad Ali defeats Al Lewis of Detroit by technical knockout in the 11th round at Croke Park Dublin before about 20000 spectators. Ali, weighing 217 pounds, dominates after a fifth round scare and improves to 7 wins since losing to Joe Frazier. Lewis suffers another setback but earns $40000 purse despite the loss.
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Dublin
Muhammad Ali
Lloyd Patterson
Tye
Blue" Lewis
Detroit
Croke Park
Jack Lynch
Ali
Lewis
Ali Gam
Lewiskin
Joe Frazive
Fifth World Chess Championship Game Opens in Iceland
Reykjavik, Iceland. Bobby Fischer returns to the board against Boris Spassky as the fifth game begins. Spassky leads 2.5 to 1.5 after four games with Fischer protesting cameras, while organizers seek clearance to reinstall closed circuit cameras for today’s match.
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Reykjavik
Iceland
UPI
Bobby Fischer
Boris Spassky
Fischer
Spassky
New York
Chester Fox, Inc
Will Mam Lombardy
Lombardy
Hoovaick Falls Club Championships First Round Pairings
First round matchups listed for Hoovaick Falls Country Club championships split into Championship and First Flights. Notable pairings include Don Smith against Frank Warrick and Rosie Hyan 43 against Pete McGuire, with several byes noted and weekend July 22nd as the kickoff window.
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Hoovaick Falls
Don Smith
Frank Warrick
Denny McEvoy
Craig Sweet
Rosie Hyan
Pete McGuire
John Keough
Brian Harrison
Bob McGuire
Leo Bartoski
Joe Morse
Frank McEvay
Dick Lasser
Andy Jones
Ord
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Apo Dantas Todehanas Zoo
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Chubby
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Jose
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Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge
Massachusetts
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VPW
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Moose Benn
Moose
First Vermont Bank and Trust Company
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