Mayberry Hot as Royals Sweep Twins in Doubleheader
John Mayberry collected five hits in eight at bats, three for extra bases, driving in five runs as the Kansas City Royals swept a doubleheader from the Minnesota Twins. Mayberry’s hot stretch lifted his batting average to .202 and his slugging to over 1.000 in recent 71 games, while Ed Kirkpatrick also contributed with two RBIs.
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Fischer’s Reykjavik World Championship Theory
Milton Richman reports Fischer doubts Reykjavik was chosen by the Russians to limit his chances. The 24-year-old predicts he will win over Boris Spassky, cites limited nightlife and TV coverage, and notes Spassky has an entourage. Fischer compares his resolve to Joe Frazier and Tom Seaver.
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Cepeda Traded From Braves To Oakland For McLain
Atlanta trades Orlando Cepeda to Oakland for pitcher Denny McLain and cash. McLain, a former Cy Young winner, seeks to prove he can pitch again after work in Birmingham. Cepeda, hampered by knee problems, expects a return to the Bay Area where he began his career with the Giants.
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Paula Sperber the Miami bowler becomes U S Open champion
Paula Sperber, a Miami native and professional bowler, rose from local titles to win the 1971 U S Open and was named Woman Bowler of the Year by the US Bowling Writers Association. She joined AMF Bowling Products with a lucrative contract and tours, travels widely, and plans to return to college after years on tour.
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Hurley Joins WHA Whalers After AHL Season
The New England Whalers of the World Hockey Association sign defenseman Paul Hurley, 26, from the American Hockey League's Boston Braves. Hurley tallied seven goals and 28 assists last season with the Braves, Boston Bruins’ top farm club.
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Novitiate All Stars Top Barons In Summer League
The Novitiate All Stars defeated the Barons 53 to 42 on night two of the summer league. Hassenpflug led with 18 points, while Manisch added 12. For the Barons, Jim Maguire scored 15 and Mike Callanan 13. In another game, the Jugheads beat the Pacers 47 to 44 as Walt Parmenter led with 15 and Tom Dwyer added 13.
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Natowich retires after 27 years coaching BUHS sports
Natowich, longtime Brattleboro Union High School coach, announced retirement from coaching after 27 years. He previously led BUHS in basketball, football, and baseball, including a 1965 football state championship team that scored 445 points. He will remain a social studies teacher at the junior high.
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Major League Standings and Tonight's Schedule
AW Times EDT lists New York Matlack 7-4 hosting Masirem Moore B-1. St Louis 44 at Philadelphia U Champion 4-8. Atlanta Haed 4-87 at Roustoo Forsth 4-23. San Diego at Chicago. Los Angeles Osteen 7-33 at San Francisco Bryant 54. Several games noted with teams, pitchers, and times. multiple matchups including New York vs Montreal, Chicago vs Pittsburgh, Atlanta vs Houston, and Oakland vs Chicago. Standings show Kansas City 9-122, California 13 Texas 26, Milwaukee 3, Cleveland 1, Chicago 1. Local-era shorthand and typos present.
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Smith Needs Proper Arena for Wimbledon Display
WIMBLEDON England UP I reports top seed Stan Smith has struggled at Bath renewal of the world’s premier tennis event. He reached the last 16 with a 6 3 7 5 3 4 9 7 over Alexander Mayer amid crowded, noisy grounds away from center court. Center court officials shifted seeded players to lesser courts in week one, angering fans paying five dollars for seats. Smith’s next foe is Tan Fletcher while Il Nastase dominates the top half of the draw with a clinic of touch tennis.
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Bruins sign two goalies in multi year contracts
Boston Bruins announce multi year contracts for goalies Ross Brooks and Curt Ridley. Brooks, eight year veteran, led the AHL last season with a 2.38 goals against average while sharing duties with Dan Bouchard for the Bruins farm club. Ridley played at Oklahoma City in the farm system. The signings were made on Wednesday.
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Chichester seeks aid as illness weakens him at sea
British navy frigate Salisbury and weather ship France II race to assist Sir Francis Chichester the singlehanded sailor in trouble near Brest after illness slowed his Gipsy Moth during the Observer Transatlantic Race. Chichester, knighted in 1967, sent messages saying he was weak and cold as a rescue plan forms.
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