Baseball All Star Balloting Sparks Debate and Tales
The article critiques the all star selection system ahead of Atlanta on July 25, noting omissions of past stars and the rise of write ins such as Joe Rudi Pat Kelly Tom McGraw Bobby Darwin Leron Lee and Dave Kingman. It profiles players Dick Allen and Alex Johnson as example stories of players bouncing around MLB and finding new homes with uncertain futures.
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Atlanta
Frank Howard
Boog Powell
Carl Yastrzemski
Tony Oliva
Elrod Hendricks
Joe Pepitone
Maury Wills
Joe Rudi
Oakland
Pat Kelly
White Sox
Tom McGraw
Cleveland
Bobby Darwin
Minnesota
Leron Lee
San Diego
Dave Kingman
San Francisco
Wishbone Offense Here To Stay In College Football
Coaches Bear Bryant and Chuck Fairbanks say the Wishbone-T will remain a fixture in college football despite defenses targeting it. They note variations exist and pro use could come in for short yardage. personnel will dictate adoption.
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Lubbock, Tex
Bear Bryant
Alabama
Chuck Fairbanks
Oklahoma
Texas
Fairbanks
Bryant
Jack Mildren
Joe) Namath
Johnny) Unitas
New Orleans
Archie Manning
Mississippi
Mildren
Fredericks Eyes Olympic Trials After AAU Triumph
Harry Groves smiles as Greg Fredericks, Penn State senior, wins the AAU 10,000 meters and sets an American record in Seattle. The 22-year-old may target the Olympic Trials in Eugene, possibly the 5,000 or 10,000 meters, with Groves keeping plans under wraps until July.
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Steve Prefontaine
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Greg Fredericks
Frederick
Tom Laris
Frank Shorter
Jack Bachelor
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America
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Ore
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Shaving Strokes by Frank Beard on Golf Glove Use
The column weighs pros and cons of wearing a golf glove. It notes better grip and reduced club slip as advantages and decreased feel as a disadvantage. It mentions Ben Hogan never wore a glove and the author once played 22 years without one. The piece argues older players need a better grip more than enhanced feel.
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Indians Twins Game Postponed By Rain
A Monday American League game between the Cleveland Indians and Minnesota Twins was postponed due to rain and rescheduled as part of a Tuesday twin bill with a twilight doubleheader.
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Cleveland Indians
Minnesota Twins
Eight Players Drop Out Of Cage Trials
Eight players have dropped out of trials for the U S Olympic basketball team leaving 59 contenders. Names include Ken Morgan Clark George Adams Jim Baker Steve Downing John Ring Richard Marsden Tom Peck and Charles Edge. The 12-man squad will be named Sunday with drills continuing in Colorado then Hawaii before the Munich Games begin August 26.
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AIR Force Academy
Colo
Ken Morgan-Clark
University of Wyoming
George Adams
Gardner Webb
Jim Baker
Nevada-Las Vegas
Steve Downing
Indiana
John Ring
Augustana
Richard Marsden
Hutchinson
Kan
Tom Peck
Eau Claire State
Wis
Cubs Rally Wins 7-6 Over Giants in 11th
Glenn Beckett doubled in Don Kessinger to cap a 7-6 Chicago victory over San Francisco in 11 innings. Kessinger had an earlier RBI single, Santo hit a two run homer, and Jack Aker earned the win with two shutout innings for the Cubs after Giants led 6-4.
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Glenn Beckett
Don Kessinger
Chicago Cubs
San Francisco Giants
Kessinger
San Francisco
Jerry Johnson
Beckett
Jack Aker
New York Yankees
Cubs
Jim Hickman
Garry Maddox
Giants
Alan Gallagher
Jim Howard
Cub
Bill Hands
Ron Santo
RBI
Billy Williams
Baseball Leaders and Stat Line Highlights Across Leagues
A list of players with teams and stat figures spans multiple clubs led by notable names. Notable entries include Bench and Stargell from Cincinnati and Pittsburgh respectively, along with Blass Sutton and Nolan among others. The scattered numbers suggest RBI, hits or runs tied values across the 700s to 880s range.
New York Turf Writers Dinner Set for Aug. 13
The New York Turf Writers Association will hold its annual dinner at the Hall of Springs in the Performing Arts complex, Saratoga Springs, New York, on August 13.
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New York Turf Writers Association
Hall of Springs of the Performing Arts
Saratoga Springs
N.Y
Beaver's Chris Ammar Lands Second Team All-State Berth
West Virginia prep baseball honors highlight Beaver's Chris Ammar as a second team all state selection. The slate features 15 players from across the state with DeFazio earning multiple all state nods in football and basketball. DeFazio led a rare Triple Crown in track and field and helped RW to conference success. The roster includes Mack DeFazio and others from Parkersburg High, DuPont, Brooke, and Buckhannon Upshur with standout performances across pitching hitting and fielding.
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Beaver
Chris Ammar
Mike Brown
Huntington
Clarksburg
Roosevelt - Wilson
Mark DeFazio
Riva Ridge
R-W
West Virginia
DeFazio
Fairmont West
Steve Naternicola
DuPont
Billy Joe Hicks
St. Albans High School
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West
Bill Lawson
Joe Snodgrass
Hicks
Parkersburg High
Brooke High
Joey Whitlock
Panthers
Big Reds
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Dick Rowley
Rowleys
Paul Raines
Parkersburg
Brooke
Mark Schwertfeger
Joe Pettini
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Cepeda Reinstated by Braves After Standoff
Atlanta Braves announce Orlando Cepeda is reinstated following a weekend suspension over his trade demands. Cepeda, recovering from knee surgery, has played 22 games this season hitting .333 with three homers and eight RBIs. Braves officials say meetings with Cepeda clarified the situation and Springer or Harris state the issue is resolved.
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Lyman Harris
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Lions Lose Quarterback Steve Joachim Transfers to Temple
Penn State backup Steve Joachim has transferred to Temple University and will be eligible to play in 1973 and 1974 after sitting out one year. Temple coach Wayne Hardin welcomed the move noting Temple’s passing game and stronger schedule. Joachim, a former high school star, leaves Penn State after Hufnagel was named the starter.
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Joe Paterno
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Mazeroski to retire after 1972 season with Pirates
Pittsburgh veteran second baseman Bill Mazeroski announces retirement as a player at season end while hoping to stay in baseball. The Pirates captain, 35, cites a back injury and limited playing time this year and notes manager Mazeroski considered him for a coaching role.
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Pittsburgh Pirates
Charlie Feeney
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All State Team Names From Various Schools
The list names players by position from multiple schools including Huntnton Hunton East Bank Bluefield Sherman Dupont Pikeview St Alb James East Bank Shep town Ray wood Tri phia Keyser and others. Honorable mention areas cover first base second base shortstop and outfield with several named players and catchers pitchers Labeled without clear team affiliations.
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Gene Pancake
Hunt’ton
Chris Ammar
Bluefield
Gary Williams
Sherman
Gerald Crowder
Dupont
Mike Kibbee
Pksby
Don Grubb
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Larry Parons
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Bench and Mays Rise in All-Star Balloting
Johnny Bench over Sanguillen for the No 1 catcher spot in week two NL voting with 130823 votes to 88688 Sanguillen Willie Mays climbs to third among NL outfielders with 107178 votes Hank Aaron leads NL with 153400 Roberto Clemente 128309 Rusty Staub 87382 Torre leads overall with 154172 voting ends July 15 starting teams announced July 18 All-Star Game July 25 in Atlanta
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Pittsburgh
Willie Mays
New York Mets
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Mets
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Torre
Braves Phillies Game Postponed by Agnes Rains
Atlanta officials announced Monday night’s game between the Braves and Phillies postponed due to heavy rains from Hurricane Agnes. The decision followed in field rain and safety concerns, with no makeup date specified.
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Atlanta Braves
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