Spahn Clutch Tale Interrupted by Tragedy at Hall Induction
Warren Spahn, addressing the Baseball Hall of Fame induction crowd in Cooperstown, paused when his brother-in-law collapsed and was taken to a hospital in exhaustion but remained in satisfactory condition. The ceremony honored Roberto Clemente’s widow and inductees Monte Irvin, George Kelly, Mickey Welch, and Billy Evans as Spahn, 52, recounted his career with the Braves and Indians. The Texas Rangers beat the Pirates 65 in an exhibition following the ceremony.
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N.Y
Warren Spahn
Les Curran
Buffalo
Spahn
Curran
Edward
Boston
Mil
Waukee Braves
Cleveland Indians
Hall
Baseball Writers Association of America
Roberto Clemente
Vera
Enrique
Luis
Robertito
Roberto
Clemente
Puerto Rico
Pittsburgh
United States
Pittsburgh Pirates
Nicaragua
Pirate
Bowie Kuhn
Texas Rangers
Pirates
Abner Doubleday Field
Monte Irvin
George “Highpockets
Kelly
Mickey Welch
Billy Evans
Unbreakable Baseball Records Face Breakable Odds
AAP poll shows players split on breaking famed marks like Babe Ruth 714 home runs and Gehrig's 2 130 consecutive games. Aaron says all records can fall with consistency, while others doubt or see easy targets like Maury Wills 164 steals. The piece surveys eras, teams, managers, and a cab driver quipping that records already broke by Satchel Paige and Josh Gibson may remain untold to whites.
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New York
Babe Ruth
Henry Aaron
Cy Young
Ohnny Vander Meer
Joe DiMaggio
Hack Wilson
Lou Gehrig
Rogers Hornsby
Maury Wills
Jim Ray Hart
New York Yankees
Willie Davis
Los Angeles Dodgers
Aaron
Associated Press
Gehrig
Atlanta
Satchel Paige
Josh Gibson
Wells GridIron Physicals Slated
Wells football physicals set for August 16 at 10 a.m. in the school nurse’s office. No practice without a physical. A general meeting for candidates is also August 16 at 6 30 with equipment issue after. Practice starts August 17 with times to be announced and double sessions expected. Foxboro Mass Murray Hall N five dollars twenty cents won the featured $3 000 mile pace at Bay State Raceway before 5 211 fans.
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Wells
Foxboro
Mass
Murray Hall N
Bay State Raceway
Horse Race Card Accurate to Camden Track Meet
The list catalogs ten racing events with Pace and Trot divisions, entries from drivers like Dagan May and J. Gerry, and horses such as Camden Titan, Circus Dream, and Mountain Glen across prize pools from 550 to 8800. It outlines horse names, drivers, and race numbers for each event.
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Camden Titan
W. A. Smith
Nats Ninny
R. Dagan
Paramount Pick
D. May
Circus Dream
R. Alguire
Tarrs Dominion
D. DeLisle
Leola Kash
J. C. Smith
Melas Boy
D. Gray
Lucky Layne
A. Davignon
D. Richards
Trotwood Sharon
A. Langille
Frosty Dares
S. Bubier
Sieana Silk
P. Lovejoy
Bobbis Pride
A. Schmigel
Mister Lincoln
Js. Bartus
Ben Frisco
R. Gossom
Dandy Dutchman
Hamilton
Hazle Oakwood
Aurelius Pride
W. Colby
Mosaic
Amy Alden
Legal Indian
W. Fisher
Our Little Wonder
P. Goode
Can Tar Patsy
W. L. Whittemore
Grouse Ridge Titan
B. Smith
Golden Matador
G. Libbey
Drexel Ace
F. R. Smith
Mountain Glen
F. Woodbury
Todd Adios
J. Carl Smith
Bessie Direct
Shane Hanover
T. Olmstead
W. H. Viking
R. Foster Sr
Cape Pine Flotor
L. Fitch
Sassy Santo
G. Stevens
Sisters Valentine
Dixie Kat
J. Gerry
Tulip King
R. Smith
Horse Races and Wagering Results from Local Track Meet
Results across nine races show pace racing and trotting winners. Notable entries include Hamilton Way, Littlest Rebel, Tippy Troy, and Misty Rock with various exacta and quiniela payouts. Attendance was 2,393 with handle reported at $97,923.
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Hamilton Way
Dailey
Barbara
Worthy D
Tony B
Ballard Road
Kalidasa
Fairmeade Sara
Bertie
Shadydale Able
Tout Me
Kwik Chance
Kenny Vale
Tippy Troy
Sherlide
Pemaquid
Dickey
Penney
Mighty Monarch
Way Jay
Ground Freight
Novasco
Halo Boy
Brenda Blackguard
Irish Kent
Scooter Lee
Andy's Boy
Mr. Gene
Mountain Moriah
Exacta
Handle
Scarborough Harness Notes Highlight Lee Alphen Drive To Provisional Status
Derry New Hampshire native Lee Alphen nears 12 qualifying drives to gain a provisional Maine circuit license. She co-owns Speedy Bonnie, a four year old mare showing improvement but facing frequent breaking. Scarborough official guide Gene Montgomery signals and Fred Schaaff drives as gates and cars navigate risky stretches amid rain and race day challenges.
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Scarborough
Lee Alphen
Derry
N.H
Maine
Miss Alphen
Speedy Bonnie
Downs
Bonnie
Hinsdale
Gene Montgomery
Fred Schaaff
Schaaff
Southern Hockey League assigns major league affiliations
The Southern Hockey League unveiled plans for the 1973 74 season with every team linked to a major league partner. affiliations include Roanoke Valley Rebels with Vancouver, Charlotte Checkers with Buffalo, Greensboro Generals with Los Angeles, Winston Salem Polar Twins with New York, and Macon Whoopees with Cleveland among others, forming a development pipeline.
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Atlanta
Southern Hockey League
Norman Curtis
Roanoke Valley Rebels
Vancouver Blazers
Charlotte Checkers
Buffalo Sabres
Greensboro Generals
Los Angeles Sharks
Winston-Salem Polar
Twins
New York Golden Blades
Florida
Suncoast
Suns
New England, Whalers
Minnesota Fighting Saints
Macon
Tightened Race Feeds AL East Dogfight Between Tigers Sox and Orioles
In Baltimore Eddie Kasko noted the AL East remains tight after the Tigers beat the Yankees 5-4 in 10 innings and Boston defeated Baltimore 5-3. Detroit moved one-half game ahead, Boston a game behind, with all four clubs within one game. Harper provided late offense for Boston, Moret earned the win, and Weaver shuffled an Orioles rotation that included McNally and Jefferson as Alexander neared another start.
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Baltimore
Eddie Kasko
Boston Red Sox
Detroit Tigers
New York Yankees
Boston
Baltimore Orioles
Tigers
Orioles
Red Sox
Nis
Kasco
Kasko
Earl Weaver
Yanks
Doyle Alexander
Reggie Smith
Orlando Cepeda
Carlton Fisk
Minnesota
Jesse Jefferson
Dave McNally
Tommy Harper
Harper
Moret
John Curtis
Luis Tiant
Bill Lee
Dick Polo
Bob Bolin
Rettenmund
Boog Powell
Bolin
Paul Blair
Alexander
Weaver
Doyle
Andy Etchebarren
Eddie Watt
Yankees, Tigers Reach Extra Innings In Detroit Rally
Detroit tops New York 5 4 in 10 innings as Frank Howard belts a two run pinch homer and Aurelio Rodriguez scores on a Yankee error. Orioles fall to Red Sox 5 3, Moret earns win. Indians beat White Sox 7 3. Mets top Cards 10 3, Astros edge Reds 5 4, Expos over Cubs 7 3, Dodgers beat Padres 2 0.
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Detroit Tigers
Detroit
Husky Frank Howard
New York
Aurelio Rodriguez
Yankee
Baltimore Orioles
Boston Red Sox
Baltimore
Boston
Red Sox
Orioles
Roger Moret
Bob Bolin
Cleveland Indians
Chicago White Sox
New York Mets
St. Louis Cardinals
Houson Astros
Cincinnati Reds
Montreal
Indians
White Sox
Chris Chambliss
Gaylord Perry
Mets
Cards
Harry Parker
Mrs Court Says Riggs Will Lose in Nashville Matchup
Margaret Court predicts Billie Jean King will defeat Bobby Riggs on September 20 in the upcoming clash. Court, who beat Julie Anthony 4 6 7 6 6 3 after saving match points, says she would beat Riggs again, noting less press pressure. The Nashville $30,000 tournament ends Sunday with Mary Kay Christanson awaiting King on Tuesday.
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Nashville, Tenn
Margaret Court
Billie Jean King
Bobby Riggs
Mrs. Court
Miss Anthony
Miss King
Mary Kay Christanson
Safety Renovations Start At Speedway
Indianapolis AP report on safety renovations at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway led by Clarence Cagle. Project cost around 300000 dollars with work starting two weeks earlier. Changes include a new 40 foot wide exit lane, blocking the old pit entrance, and a safer access into the pits beyond the fourth turn. Completion could stretch to spring due to extra tasks and unforeseen developments.
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Indianapolis
Clarence Cagle
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Cagle
Speedway
Art Pollard
Swede Savage
Armando Teran
Savage
Beavers Rally Past Half Breeds In OT Thriller
Al Rice and George Pourouvelis scored 18 and 11 as the Beavers beat the Half Breeds 65 58 in overtime. Charlie Panteleakos starred for the losers while Dennis S and Mike Coreau led the Snakes with 25 and 20 respectively.
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Snakes
Falcons
Wizards
al Rice
Rge Pourouvelis
Charlie Panteleakos
Jeff Scott
Beaver
John
Gary Fitzgerald
Dennis Kunces
Mike Coreau
Frank Ribaudo
Ken Brock
Mike Ayotte
Pete Moumouras
Big Bill Iriman
Dennis S
Countdown To 714 Henry Aaron at a Glance
The piece outlines Babe Ruth’s career record of 715 and Hank Aaron’s 701 home runs with Aaron’s magic number 13. It notes the Braves had no game on Monday and lists 46 games remaining in Aaron’s chase during July 1973.
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Jim Turner
New York Yankees
Bill Freehan
Detroit Tigers
Bill Melton
Rod Carew
Minnesota
Twins
Bat ‘Ters
Charlie Fox
Hornsby
Henry Aaron
Associated Press
Babe Ruth
Aaron
Atlanta Braves
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Olympic Dream
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Kelvin's Joy
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John R. Black
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Gene Arapuni
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