Berra Praises Dyer as Mets Catcher With Fire in Lineup
Yogi Berra lauds Duffy Dyer for hard work and growing batting contributions with the New York Mets. Berra notes Dyer’s improvement behind Jerry Grote and his eagerness to play more as the team emphasizes offense with Staub and Mays in the lineup.
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New York Mets
Mets
Duffy Dyer
Dyer
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Gil Hodges
Rusty Staub
Willie Mays
Grote
Jerry
Kiner
Russians Take Junior Track Meet From U.S.
In Sacramento at Hughes Stadium under near 100 degree heat the Soviet Union swept the meet 124-108 over the United States. Vladimir Zatonsky and Andrey Ipatov led a 1 2 finish in the 5 000 meters and took the top spots in the 3 000 meter steeplechase while the Soviets also upset in the 110 meter and 400 meter hurdles.
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Calif
Vladimir Kuts
Soviet Union
Russia
Pir
Hughes Stadium
Vladimir Zatonsky
Andrey Ipatov
Craig Virgen
Lebanon
Ill
Virgen
Elks Edge Princeton Bank In Tourney Opener
The Elks won 13-12 over Princeton Bank in the tournament opener. Mark Belcher earned the win on the mound. In the regular season finale Athens defeated Kiwanis 4-3 with Paul Jones credited for the win. Kiwanis meets American Block in the tournament’s second round today.
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Elks
Princeton Bank
Mark Belcher
Athens
Kiwanis
Paul Jones
Physicals Set for Central Junior High FootballWednesday August 2
Prospective Central Junior High football members must attend the August 2 physicals. Boys who wish to play are required to be present for the medical check.
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Central Junior High
Housewife Drives Into Local Racing Hobby World
Charlie Hagg of Bluefield Virginia builds a hobby race car but his wife Mrs Hagg is the driving expert. She recently won a $20 prize in a Women's Powder Puff Classic and says she aims to race faster while mother plans to join a future event.
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Charlie Hagg
Charlie
Bluefield
Hagg
Training Camp Feud Over Viking Trio Stirs NFL
Minnesota Vikings confront new contract disputes with holdouts Charlie West Clint Jones and Gene Washington. West leaves camp while Jones and Washington miss practice as agent Al Ross cites non salary terms threatening a return to prior deadlock and possible trades as season plans unfold.
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Minnesota Vikings
Charlie West
Clint Jones
Gene Washington
West
Vikings
National Football League
Mankato State
Jones
Washington
Jim Finks
al Ross
Los Angeles
Ross
Hadeen
Steelers Waiver List Drops 11 Players in Camp Cuts
AP reports Pittsburgh Steelers release two veterans Jim Brumfield and Dennis Onkontz and nine rookies including Bob Kelly from Jackson State and Bob Brown from Tampa. Other cuts include Dennis Ferris Rich Pocock Ezra Sillas Dan Quinn Sonny Allen Bob Hemby Rick Lewis. Brumfield had 271 kickoff yards in 1971 and a 95 yard return in a preseason game. Onkontz joined mid season in a trade for Chuck Hinton and has not regained form after a 1970 leg injury. West and Jones unsigned. Hender son en route for contract talks with Finks.
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Pittsburgh Steelers
Jim Brumfield
Dennis Onkontz
Penn State
Onkontz
Steelers
New York Jets
Chuck Hinton
Noll
Cowboys say draft pick Bill Thomas needs major shoulder surgery
The Dallas Cowboys disclosed that a staple placed in the shoulder of their No. 1 draft choice Bill Thomas has become permanently lodged. A minor operation revealed that major surgery will be required to correct the issue.
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Calif
Dallas Cowboys
National Football League
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Two handed golf swing unity and grip harmony
The writer argues against overemphasizing the left hand and urges using both hands in harmony. He notes right hand is often stronger and advocates folding the hands in a prayerlike grip to keep unison throughout the swing, avoiding overreliance on one hand.
Nicklaus Plays Through Doubt as PGA Championship Opens
Jack Nicklaus, declared a definite starter at Oakland Hills, returns after finger infection and minor surgery. He calls himself an underdog due to lack of practice, plans nine holes with his son, and aims to defend his title at the season’s final major.
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Mich
Jack Nicklaus
Oakland Hills Country Club
Nicklaus
Palm Beach Gardens
PGA
Lee Trevino
Columbus
Ohio
Oakland Hills
Nicklaus Sets PGA Tour Money Lead After Break
Jack Nicklaus tops the PGA Tour money list with 186,051 dollars despite missing the National Team Championship. He expects to start in the PGA Championship in Birmingham Michigan after finger surgery. Lee Trevino and Jerry Heard follow in second and third with 129,147 and 118,194 dollars. Runners include George Archer Tom Weiskopf Bruce Crampton Grier Jones Dave Hill Bobby Mitchell and Chi Chi Rodriguez.
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Jack Nicklaus
Professional Golfers Association
Nicklaus
Birmingham
Mich
Lee Trevino
Jerry Heard
Geroge Archer
Tom Weiskopf
Bruce Crampton
Grier Jones
Dave Hill
Bobby Mitchell
Chi Chi Rodriguez
Indiana trades Mount Netolicky to Colonels and Chaparrals
The Indiana Pacers announce the sale of forward Bob Netolicky to the Dallas Chaparrals and guard Rick Mount to the Kentucky Colonels. GM John Weissert says the moves follow expansion plans and aim to place players with established franchises. Mount had pressed for a trade citing a reserve role.
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Netolicky
Indianapolis
Indiana Pacers
American Basketball Association
Bob Netolicky
Dallas Chaparrals
Rick Mount
Kentucky Colonels
Drake University
Pacers
Purdue University
Kentucky
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Storen
John Weissert
San Diego
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