Legendary baseball star Blake retires to Bluefield in 1970s era notice
Retired pitcher Fred Blake, once a Pirates and Cubs standout, sells his Raleigh County farm and moves to Bluefield on July 1. The WV and major league links include West Virginia Wesleyan College, Pittsburgh, Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Cardinals, and praise for modern players like Pete Rose.
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Sheriff) Blake
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Hack Wilson
Charley Root
Pat Malone
West Virginia Sports Hall of Fame
Pete Rose
Cincinnati
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Schaefer 500 cancelled due to flood damage at Pocono
The Schaefer 500 mile championship at Pocono Raceway was officially cancelled after flood damage and storm cleanup concerns. USAC plans a Saturday meeting in Indianapolis to decide on future dates and purse disposition amid tensions with Pocono management.
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Bettenhausen
Roger Penske
Philadelphia
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Penske
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Patterson to fight Puerto Rican Pedro Agosto at Singer Bowl
Floyd Patterson signs for a 10 round bout with Pedro Agosto at New York City’s Singer Bowl on July 14. Patterson aims for a August 28 return bout with Muhammad Ali, while Agosto seeks to rebound after a 14 month layoff and holds a 13 8 record with 14 knockouts.
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Shea Stadium
Harness horses win big purses led by Haughton
Harness horses driven by Billy Haughton of Oyster Bay Cove New York have earned more than 16 million dollars in purses across their racing career.
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White Delivers Winning Run as Yankees Top Orioles 4-3
Roy White drove in the decisive run in the third inning to back Mel Stottlemyre as the New York Yankees defeated the Baltimore Orioles 4-3, ending Jim Palmer’s eight game winning streak. Bobby Murcer opened the inning with a leadoff triple while Palmer took the loss. Sparky Lyle earned the save.
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Mel Stottlemyre
Terry Crowley
Boog Powell
Brooks Robinson
Robinson
Bobby Grich
Sparky Lyle
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Evert and Connors Win Key Wimbledon Matches
American teens Chris Evert and Jim Connors advanced to the Wimbledon last sixteen. Connors, 19, beat Adriano Panatta 6 3 0 6 4 8 6 in a tense contest marred by a contentious line call. Evert, 17, defeated Janet Newberry 6 3 6 0 on center court as she showcased controlled baseline play.
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Woodmere
N.Y
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Berkeley
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Seattle
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Romania
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Spain
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Czechoslovakia
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Washington
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Long Beach
Nancy Gunter
San Angelo
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Patti Hogan
Li Jolla
Rosemary Casal
San Francisco
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St. Louis
Julie Anthony
Malibu
Cecilia Martinez
Wendy Overton
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Chevio Hills
Marcie Louie
Susan Stay
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Golf Tourney Postponed at Cleveland Open
Heavy rains from tropical storm Agnes shut down the first round at Tanglewood Country Club, forcing a 35 minute halt and later suspending play. Officials extended the tournament to Monday with 18 holes per day, delaying the 36 hole finale planned for Sunday.
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