Stargell's 34th Homers Spark Pirates Rally Over Reds
Nellie Briles and Willie Stargell powered Pittsburgh to a 3-2 win over Cincinnati at Three Rivers Stadium. Stargell hit his 34th homer as the Pirates narrowed the gap behind St. Louis, while Joe L. Brown navigated a tense clubhouse moment after a team meeting.
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Pirates Rifts Amid Jeff Hebner Row and Afro Curlers Spark Tension
The Pirates face internal strife as Hebner defies manager Bill Virdon over a vulgar insult and Ellis clashes with management over hair curlers. Brown cancels a planned 6 pm press conference, saying no announcement is to be made. Virdon and Hebner trade accusations of laxity and misunderstanding as the club pushes toward a pennant race with Los Angeles.
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Marion Adds Girls Softball at High School
Marion High School will sponsor girls softball next year under Athletic Director Clyde Kramer. Interested girls in grades 9 through 12 are invited to the first practice on August 20 at 3 30 p m at the high school with a fall schedule of games planned.
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Riley Places 3rd In Archery Meet
Gary Riley of Cedar Rapids finished third in the intermediate boys division at the 89th National Archery Championships in Oxford Ohio from August 6 to 10. He scored 2754, behind winner Richard Bednar of Ohio who had 2868.
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San Diego Los Angeles Event Brief
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Waterloo Begins Girls Program
Waterloo public schools will start an introductory interscholastic girls basketball and volleyball program this fall funded by the school board and activity funds. The schedule will be limited to within the Waterloo system this year with a goal to expand to a full program in 1974 75.
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Iowa Little League Loses Central States Opener
Missouri edged Iowa 2-1 in Brookfield Illinois for the central states regional opener. The 12 team event leads to Williamsport pa for the international title with other results Oklahoma 2 Indiana 0 and Illinois 4 Minnesota 1.
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Cardinals Hand Pirates Fifth Loss as Lefties Pile Up
Ellis of Pittsburgh battles on the mound as Brown declines comment on pink hair curlers. Hebner’s status remains open as Virdon says he will play when ready. In another game, the Cardinals suffer an 8th straight loss, 4-0, against left handed pitching.
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Lions Edge Chiefs on Blocked Extra Point in Preseason
Kansas City led 17-10 after an 82 yard drive capped by Len Dawson’s first start of the season. Detroit’s Lem Barney blocked Jan Stenerud’s extra point with 1:18 left, giving the Lions a 17-16 win as Dawson went 7 of 13 for 57 yards.
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Iowa wildlife at risk as farming plan shifts land use
Conservationists warn Phase 4 farm production could remove set aside land, reducing pheasant nesting cover in Iowa. Biologist Al Farris says the loss may hurt wildlife production, especially in northern grain areas, while meat shortages threaten more fall hunters. Local notes mention Ohio State players, Earl Morrall, and Lisbon boxing, linking sports and regional events.
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Lions seize victory as Landry leads second half surge
Greg Landry took over the Detroit quarterback role in the second half to steer the Lions to victory. Elmo Wright caught a crucial 10 yard scoring pass on fourth down. Giants' linebacker John Douglas tweaked his hamstring in a 13 7 win over New England and will miss two games, replaced by Henry Reed. Falcons release Henry Brandon and Ray Clarke and sign Eddie Ray who arrives 21 days late and faces a fine. Garlands Boyette returns to Houston in uniform to bolster the middle. NFL schedule lists matches across Thursday to Sunday with teams like Baltimore Detroit St Louis Denver Green Bay Minnesota Kansas City Chicago Miami New England Atlanta Oakland New Orleans Cincinnati New York Jets San Diego San Francisco.
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