Ten Greatest Players NOT in the Hall of Fame
Arthur Daley surveys a Society for American Baseball Research list of the ten greatest players not in Cooperstown. Lombardi tops the votes with 70 percent. Mize Vaughan Klein and two pitchers exceed 50 percent. Daley praises Lombardi’s hitting and notes his slow speed contrasted with his feats and Durocher stories.
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Hall of Fame
Society For American Baseball Research
Cooperstown
Johnny Mize
Billy Herman
Arky Vaughan
George Kell
Chuck Klein
Earl Averill
Jack Wilson
Ernie Lombardi
Robin Roberts
Whitey Ford
Roberts
Ford
Bell
Mike
Lombardi
Mize
Vaughan
Klein
Ernesto Natali Lombardi
Ty Cobb
Ernie
Boudreau
Ted Williams
Som
Pee Wee Reese
Sam
Reese
Dodger
Lom
Leo Durocher
Durocher
Leo
Major League Leaders in American and National Leagues
The Associated Press reports leaders across both leagues. Highlights include Blomberg and Horton atop batting, Mayberry and Otis tied for runs, Mayberry with 20 homers, Bonds leading NL with 24 homers, and Aaron N. Ryan and Seaver among top pitchers with strikeout tallies.
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Blomberg
W.horton
Det
Mayberry
Otis
R.jackson
Oak
Fisk
Bsn
North
Alomar
Cal
Campaneris
D.nelson
Tex
Hunter
Lee
N.ryan
Singer
Unser
Phi
Mota
Bonds
Watson
Htn
Stargell
Pgh
Bench
Cin
W.davis
Cardenal
Chi
Staub
Milburn Sets World Record in 110 Meter Hurdles
Rod Milburn of the United States set a world record in the 110 meter hurdles with a time of 13.1 seconds at an international track meet in Zurich Switzerland.
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Zurich
Switzerland
Rod Milburn
United States
Baseball standings and Friday results recap from majors and minors
East and West division leaders listed with records and games back. Friday results include Montreal over Houston, Chicago over San Diego, Los Angeles over Pittsburgh, and St. Louis over San Francisco. Minor notes mention Paced events at Rockingham Park and Foxboro Raceway with Paula's Image and JJs Casino winning respective races and purses.
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W. L. Pet. G.B. Chicago
St. Louis
Montreal
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
New York
West
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Cincinnati
Houston
Atlanta
San Diego
Chicago
Morton
Sadecki
Cleveland
Carrithers
Billingham
Lonborg
Pappas
Grief
Salem
N.H
Paula’s Image
Brian M
Rockingham Park
Tommy Barron
Foxboro
Mass
J.J
Casino
Tom Scovil
Foxboro Raceway
Red Sox Put It Together in Chicago Win
Boston stretches to four straight wins and six of seven as Reggie Smith hits his 1,000th career with a first inning single and runs, Tiant battles a groin issue, Veale saves, Fisk contributes in a 5-2 Opening win over the White Sox. Chicago’s Wilbur Wood takes the loss.
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Chicago
Eddie Kasko
Boston Red Sox
Red Sox
Chicago White Sox
Reggie Smith
Luis Tiant
Bob Veale
Carlton Fisk
Smith
Carl Yastrzemski
Orlando Cepeda
Kasko
Tiant
Veale
Tony Muser
White Sox
Chuck Tanner
Pittsburgh Pirates
Ken Henderson
Ed Herrmann
Mario Guerrero
Luis Aparicio
Boston
Wilbur Wood
Wood
Stan Bahnsen
John Curtis
Bahnsen
Curtis
District Four Little League playoffs set to start July 16
District Administrator Bob Martin announced the District Four playoffs will begin the week of July 16 with nine leagues competing for a sectional championship. The District final is slated for July 27 in Sanford, with rain dates on Saturdays during the first week.
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Bob Martin
Saco Little League
Biddeford
Decary
Kittery
Sacos
Wells
Ogunquit
West Biddeford
Recruiting Ordeal For College Scout Wayne Rollins
In Cordele Georgia Wilma Robinson recalls relentless recruiting for her 7 foot 1 inch son Wayne Rollins. Schools offered cash and cars while NCAA checks followed. Rollins narrowed choices to Auburn Clemson and Kentucky, choosing Clemson for a welcoming coach and strong conference. He will study works recreation and math at Clemson.
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Cordele
Wilma Robinson
Georgia
Wayne “Tree” Rollins
Louisville
Tree
Rollins
Auburn
Clemson
Kentucky
Tates Locke
Crisp County High School
Bob Denham
Mrs. Robinson
Wayne's
National Collegiate Athletic Association
NCAA
Busy Wimbledon weekend with multiple finals and delays
Billie Jean King and Jan Kodes face a crowded schedule at Wimbledon after rain pushed back matches. King, seeking a fifth Wimbledon title, competes in the women’s final against Chris Evert, while Kodes plays Alex Metreveli. Doubles action features Connors and Nastase vs Fraser and Cooper, with remaining rounds in women’s and mixed doubles to be completed. Billie Jean aims for historic All-U.S. women’s final and confirms several adjacent matches, including a women’s doubles semifinal with Rosemary Casals.
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Wimbledon
England
Billie Jean King
Jan Kodes
Kodes
Billie Jean
Long Beach
Calif
Chris Evert
Fort Lauderdale
Fila
Alex Metreveli
Young Jim Connors
Belleville
Ill
Ilie Nastase
Romania
Neale Fraser
John Cooper
Rosemary Casals
San Francisco
Evonne Goolagong
Janet Young
Francoise Durr
France
Betty Stove
Netherlands
Owen da
Forest Hills
Stock ton leads after second round at Greater Milwaukee Open
Dave Stockton fired a nine under par 63 to take a three stroke lead in the $130,000 Greater Milwaukee Open after the second round. Amie Amizich led LPGA Mare Equity Golf Classic with a seven under 66 in round one. Tinsey's Image won the Cabrillo Stakes at Hollywood Park in California.
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Milwaukee
Dave Stockton
Buffalo
Amie Amizich
Inglewood
Calif
Tinsley
Hollywood Park
Trotters And Pacers Scarborough Downs Entries
Scarborough Downs announces post times for a full card of trotting and pacing races with entries across ten races. Notable horses include Amber Glow A and Flashy Doug in early pace divisions, plus multiple drivers listed and several no-driver entries.
Harness Racing Notes at Scarborough Downs
Scarborough Downs opening day included a double program and driver standings update. Wayne Colby leads driving percentage at .373 with Don Richards close behind at .337, Jerry Watson third at .330. Javis Gerry tops dash wins with 30, Richards at 29, Langille 20. Don Richards is Scarborough’s leading starter with 161 gate trips. Officials Smith Bamford Bartlett issued 18 driving infractions. three more decisions noted. Cars, track notes, and horses to watch Mountain Glen and Able Dudley highlighted.
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USTA
Scarborough Downs
Wayne Colby
Don Richards
Wayne
Richards
Jerry Watson
Javis Gerry
Scarborough
Joe
al Langille
Roger Smith
Charles Bamford
Harold Bartlett
Mountain Glen
Dudley
Hill
Ingrid
Big Sanborn
Northeastern Beats Wisconsin For Grand Challenge Cup Final
Northeastern University defeated Wisconsin by 200 yards in 6:19 to advance to the Grand Challenge Cup final for heavyweight eights at Henley Regatta in Henley-on-Thames.
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Henley
Thames
England
Northeastern University
University of Wisconsin
Hensley
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New York Times News Service
Sporting News
Baseball Weekly
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THE
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Dick Curless
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Associated Press Golf
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Win Adios
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P. Goodell
Patient Jolly
B. Smith
Doc Rogers
P. Apostolakes
Lou Bob
Forevers Debbis
D. Gray
Prim Robin
L. Fitch
Flashy Doug
Volo Time
W. Fitzgerald
Merrie Pace
Dream Time
Kate
G. Reed
Glebe Rose
G. Snooniang
Constana Joe
R. Doherty
Chestnuts Earl
S. Quinn
Sachem Ann
H. Parks
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Eolas Deb
A. Dufresne Jr
Mela Boy
Good Flash
D .Richards
Birchcrest
Tiny Wil
Lullabbes
F. Woodbury
Fanny Dares
D. Richards
Mountain Echo
Hi Julie
H. McKenney
Singing Gene
A. Langille
Tim Tut
G. Randall
Paramount
Rex Abbe
Wertheege
T. Ryan
Sassafras Jay
G. Libbey
Sonny Symbol
H. Coleman
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Joe Butler
D. May
Atomic Airliner
Royal Rino
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Wilder
Melvin Hanover
G. Corey
Docron N
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O. Ginn
Homestead Squaw
CD. Richards
Longfellow C. B. Smith
Marilyns Pluff
E. Nason
Chet Flyer
R. Maguire
Nella Naut
Mountain Air
L. Nason
Vernon Lobell
Jo Bartus
Burbank Duchess
Mr. Ace
Miracle Ace
A. Landgille
Scotch Meadow
W. Colby G. Fagel
H. Renaud
Albert Reed
Minnie Sota
Speedy Ribbon
Sylvan Sunny
Lancer Moraka
Shadydale
Hardy Royal
Adios Tomorrow
Bunny Gale
Louie D
Miss Tempest
Frosty McCoy
Fairmeade Royal
Bernard C
Spartan Queen
Dewey
Pal
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Bevan
Quintela
Liberty Bay
Scooter Lee
Dandy Scott
Mark C
Forever
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Signal P
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Quiniela
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Lorne
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Lord Viceroy
Success Ace
Showell
Flash
Mr. Cranberry
Ruth Bell
Cam Tar Red
Creed Castle
Senator Nip
Our Little Wonder
Nat’s Ninny
Winslow
Hasty Mac
Trigger
Johnny Gallon
Steve’s Hope
Lynn Boot
Adio Burn
Carnival King
Uncle Amos
Scottish Fury
Camden Harvester
Mary Patricia
Fawn Adio
Just Aflash Pick
Fair Beau
Sweet Maid
P.Q
Park Lane
Velvet P. Direct
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Marion Flyer
Tarr’s Dominion
Sneeky Boy
Sorrel Sea
Exacta
Beech Ridge Speedway
Maine
Msscra
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