Chicago NBA owners face return of players in reserve dispute
Bulls owner Dick Klein says he faced heavy pressure from other owners to sue for the reserve clause as Mueller and Hudson return to the Bulls. The moves left four jumpers: Hightower to Denver, Love to New Orleans, Lee to Dallas, and Barnes to Dallas from L.A.
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Braves vs Dodgers baseball tale of a near run and catcher lore
A vivid baseball anecdote describes Atlanta hosting Los Angeles. Ron Hunt races home on Tony Cloninger’s pitch as Joe Torre retrieves a peg to keep him at bay. The piece ends with reflections on the hardships faced by catchers and players pursuing big league status.
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Beahem Favorite Wins in Texas Opener
In a late spring meeting the Beahem team claimed a strong victory in a Texas opener held on a Wednesday in June 1967. The win showcased key performers and set the tone for the season ahead.
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Beahem, Tex
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Twins and Mets Triumph in Colt League Opener
The Twins edged the Pirates 10 to 1 in the opener while the Mets overwhelmed the Angels 18 to 6. Tommy Briscoe earned the win for the Twins, Craig Dopson took the loss, and Buddy Dodson pitched for the Mets with three hits including a triple.
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Indians Recall Ed Connally From Portland
Left hander Ed Connally, who had won five straight decisions for Portland in the Pacific Coast League, was recalled by the Cleveland Indians. Connally, who previously pitched for the Boston Red Sox, stood 6-3 with Portland.
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Davis Cup European Zone A Semifinals Singles Open
Pinto Bravo of Chile faced Russia's Alexander Metrevali in the first singles match. Patricio Rodriguez of Chile played Tomas Lejus in the second singles match.
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Tomas Lejus
Snapper Comet Mowers Promote Ease of Handling and Features
Snapper Comet mowers are marketed for superior ease of handling and operator comfort. They boast 5 to 8 HP gas engines, all steel bodies, enclosed transmissions, 5 speeds forward plus reverse, and lifetime lubricated components. Instant cutter height adjusts 1 to 4 inches with 26, 30, or 41 inch sizes. Compare Comet with rivals. contact E. Sem Rayburn Dr. at 583-3222.
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Comet
United States Edges Soviets 59 58 in World Hoops Thriller
In Montevideo the United States beat the Soviet Union 59 58 after both teams protested officiating. Mike Barrett scored at the final buzzer while Gennadi fouled out for two late free throws. U.S. must face Yugoslavia and Brazil to claim the title.
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al Fisher
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Rosewall Laver Lead 14-Man MSG Invitation Field
Australians Ken Rosewall and Rod Laver head a 14 man field for the $25,000 Madison Square Garden Invitation Tournament in New York. Laver and Rosewall received opening singles byes, while Rosewall and Dennis Ralston faced Pancho Gonzalez and Alex Olmedo in doubles.
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Pancho Gonzalez
Alex Olmedo
Those Poor Catchers in the Big League Game
A humorous yet vivid look at the catcher’s grind in baseball asking why anyone would want the job. It notes the toll of crouching feet and cramped legs, head and knuckle pains from foul tips, constant dust, and dust clogged chewing tobacco. The piece follows the catcher through a sequence of plays including a mis-signal, a foul tip, a steal attempt, and a bunt, ending with a tongue in cheek remark about Joe Torre.
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Lucky Joe Torre
Three SWC Grid Games on TV Time Cited by ABC
ABC will televise three Southwest Conference football games this fall. The season opener on Sept. 16 features Texas A&M versus Southern Methodist at College Station with a 3:20 p.m. CDT kickoff. The Texas-Arkansas game at Little Rock on Oct. 21 also airs nationally at 3:20 p.m. CDT, and the Arkansas-Texas Tech game at Little Rock on Nov. 25 begins at 12:30 p.m. CST as part of a doubleheader with Washington vs Washington State for western viewers.
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