National League wins All-Star Game over American League
The National League led by Pete Rose and George Foster defeated the American League 7 to 1 in the All-Star Game. Cincinnati Reds stars anchored the win with Rose’s leadoff single and Foster’s two run homer while Cesar Cedeno added a late two-run homer. President Ford attended and praised the Reds, and players noted NL depth and power.
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Two 63s lead Westchester golf after first round
Carlton White and David Graham shot eight under par 63s to lead the Westchester Golf Classic early Thursday. Tom Watson and Mike Wynn trail by one stroke. many stars, including Lee Trevino, Palmer, Nicklaus, and Miller, remain in contention as rough scoring decorates the 6,603 yard course.
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Denver bid for Kansas City NHL team backed by Palmer
Bud Palmer and a seven member investor group presented plans to buy the Kansas City franchise and relocate it to Denver for about 5.8 to 6 million dollars. They offered earnest money and a letter of intent while negotiating a lease for McNichols Arena and facing a last minute bid by partial owner Gene Novarr to keep the team in KC. The NHL board extended deadlines for resolving the franchise’s future to Monday.
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Canadians upset with Trudeau's Olympic decisions
Ottawa reports show Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau facing rising criticism over his Olympic politics. He seeks to bar Taiwan from competing under China, drawing letters and calls to his office. The U S irritation grows with Canada's stance, while MacEachen accuses Ford of political interference. Trudeau defends the approach noting potential objections if expatriate athletes competed under a foreign nation.
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Johnny Bench To Miss Weekend With Reds
Cincinnati catcher Johnny Bench, hobbled by shoulder troubles, will miss the weekend series with Montreal after a bruise from a foul tip in the All Star Game. X rays showed no internal damage and Bill Plummer shifts to handling the duties as Bench heals. Bench is hitting .233 with nine homers and 45 RBIs this season.
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