West Admits Pressure as Lakers Hire West Coach
Los Angeles star Jerry West agreed to coach the Lakers after a settlement with owner Jack Kent Cooke who had sued over contract issues. West, 39, praised the deal terms and outlined plans to stress defense, keep Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's movement, and push for a championship.
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Soupy Campbell Nears 15th Save For Twins
The Twins beat the Orioles 5-4 as reliever Soupy Campbell earned his 15th save with three strikeouts after entering in the seventh. Minnesota rallied from deficits, Gene Mauch praised Campbell's mix, and Baltimore missed a chance to close within the Yankees in the AL East. Other AL games saw Milwaukee, Cleveland, Detroit, and Chicago win. New York and Oakland were idle.
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Oldsters Challenge Massengale at Hartford Open
WETHERSFIELD Conn AP nostalgia buffs shined as Sam Snead Arnold Palmer Art Wall Billy Casper and others posted strong rounds in the Sammy Davis Jr Greater Hartford Open first round Massengale led with a 45 on nine holes while a large quartet chased him totaling 208 years in age.
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Lum Shifts Infield Payoff Delivers Braves Comeback Win
Braves deploy a three-infielder shift with Tom Paciorak moved to the infield, and Lum delivers a game winning single in the 11th inning against the Reds. Cincinnati manager Sparky Anderson calls it a cautious poison against over-shifts as Pittsburgh and Philadelphia also win.
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Shy Schillig Wins 3 Titles at Gazette junior tournament
Micki Schillig, 15, dominates Veterans Memorial Tennis Center clay courts, winning three titles to push her Gazette tourney total to eight championships in nine events and near 90 career titles. Tim Schneekloth teammates to win junior mixed doubles. Holly Walkup loses in three finals.
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Collins Hosts Softball Tourney At Ellis Park
Collins Radio will host a 14 inch slo pitch softball tournament August 28 and 29 at Ellis Park. Entry fee for the 16 team event is 40 dollars plus two new softballs. For more information call Clay Wallace at 365 5539 before 4 p.m or 393 2687 after 5 p.m.
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