Weaver Selects All-Star Aces Amid Outcry By Orioles
Oakland owner Charles Finley and manager Rick Williams criticized the selections as poor. Weaver named the starting pitchers and outfielders, excluding any A's from the fans chosen, citing voting, years, and stats. Catfish Hunter and Sal Bando among noted names considered, with Melton earning base runs.
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Clemente Named 11th All Star as NL Chooses 12
Pittsburgh star Roberto Clemente earned his 11th All Star berth as Sparky Anderson finalized the NL roster for the 1969 game at Detroit. Teammates Manzy Sanguillen Nate Colbert Robby Bonds Willie Davis and others joined the squad with Don Kessinger Ron Santo Lee May Milton and Lew Brock among the selections. Managers Walter Alston Danny Murtaugh Preston Gomez will serve as All Star coaches with trainer Lee Highes of the Giants.
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Don Kessinger
Ron ‘Santo
Chicago
Lee May
Cincinnati
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Ouifielders
Lew Brock
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Pete Rose
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Alderson
Walter Alston
Los. Angeles
Danny .Murtaugh
Preston Gomez
Lee’ Highes
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Indignant Americans gripe at sports and politics
The column catalogs widespread gripes from fans and figures across sports and public life. It cites Orioles manager Dick Williemp, coach Dan Devine, and Mohammad Ali amid taxes, civil rights, and World events, noting critical views on endorsements, decisions, and social issues.
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Langhurst Eyes Upset at Cedar Rapids softball meet
Langhurst carries a 20 0 record entering the Iowa women s state USA softball double elimination tournament opening Friday night at Klis Park. Greenwood Electric of Des Moines seeks a repeat title, Langhurst aims to dethrone. format includes six sessions with finals Sunday determining regional rep for St Joseph Mo Aug 7 8. Admission 1 50 for adults and 50 cents for children. notable players include Exima Williams Paulette Maas Rita Tecklenburg and Sue Siever with Langhurst facing Langhurst vs Dodge in the late game.
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Optimist Club Sponsors Local Junior Track Meet
The Friday Morning Optimist Club sponsors a youth track meet for boys and girls ages four to eleven. Entry is free and prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers in each event.
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Cards Host Angels In Park Night Derby At Appleton
The New York Card players and Angels will open a three game series as top teams share the lead. Brian Downing and Manny Abreu factor in a festive night at the park with a 7 p.m. start. Appleton rumbles with a Soup Box Derby Queen crowning and a small crowd as Adrian Kenary shines on a strong night.
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Baseball Schedule Framed in Faded Type
Fragmentary sports column shows baseball schedule notes with scattered team names and dates. Mentions locations including New York Minnesota Oakland and Chicago and teams such as Cincinnati and Newark with unclear results.
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Trevino opens British Open lead with 69 in tough round
Lee Trevino fired a 69 to grab a one stroke lead at 208 in the British Open at Royal Birkdale. Tony Jacklin and Lu Xiang all shared Arun for second at 209 after Trevorino bogeyed three straight holes late in the round. Peter Ooslertuly topped Friday with a 66 to set a course record and join the early leaders.
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Tony Jacklin
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Taiwan
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Washington State Hires Greenwood as Head Coach
Washington State University hires Bob Greenwood 40, longtime assistant to Town Town's Dick Schultz, as head basketball coach. Athletic Director Ray Nagel confirms the move after Greenwood's five year stint as Hawkeye head coach last fall.
Stargell Named NL Player of Month for June
SAN FRANCISCO AP Willie Stargell of the Pittsburgh Pirates was named Thursday as the National League Player of the Month for June. He was chosen by a panel of baseball voters and broadcasters.
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