Bench Seeks starting role in National League All Star lineup
New York AP report shows Johnny Bench of the Cincinnati Reds leading the voting for the National League catcher spot on the All Star team. Other top vote-getters include Manny Sanguillen, Willie Stargell, Ron Santo, and Dave Concepcion with solid margins as remaining ballots count.
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Roundup of baseball and sports news from a busy period
Yankees decide not to film controversial Cleveland pitcher Gaylord Perry for Friday night. Ali predicts Tyson to beat Mrazier in London bout. Bertolucci suspended three months by Italian Tennis Federation for Wimbleon boycott. Evie DiGregorio scores 27 as Buffalo Braves rookies beat Philadelphia Jers yearlings 115-86. Wisconsin d man crew defeats Washington to qualify for U.S. regatta in Britain. Warren Wells’ jury trial set for July 16 in Berkeley for disturbing the peace. Brewers sign top draft pick. Atchinson and Grevey combine for 45 as U S All Stars beat Kirin Province 101-82 in Hangzhou. John F P Kennedy girls win to go 2-1. Emile Griffith signs to fight Mundine Sept 24 in Paris. Harmon Killebrew to have knee examined in Minneapolis. Chiefs sign three draft picks and kicker George Jackowendo plus Stary Ramsey Grooms. Padres sign second round pick Rebel Champion. sent to Walla Walla. Judge blocks temporary restraining order on Padres move to Washington. Pay N Pak hydroplane damaged in test for Gat Wood trophy. Joe Prepitone hits first home run in Japan. Hervé Pillioh leads North American harness drive. White Sox request waivers on Rick Reichardt.
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Oliver's Hot Bat Sends Pirates Past Cards in 6-0 Win
Oliver powered the Pirates with four RBIs and a long string of hits as Pittsburgh routed St. Louis 6-0. The setback snapped the Cardinals’ bid as Dock Ellis earned the win and Willis Gladding hit his first homer of the season, while San Francisco and Montreal also posted wins in a busy night of NL action.
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Questionable Strategy Wins for Clinton 2-Out Bunt Beats Astros in 14th
Clinton Pilots edge Cedar Rapids Astros 6-5 in 14th inning marathon at Memorial Stadium. Art James initiated a bunt miscue on a bases loaded play, Ramon Gimenez scored on the error, and Dick Lawson earned the win with five shutout innings of relief as Clinton moved to 1-0 in the North division with comeback victory.
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Franklin Downs Bears Twice In Junior High Baseball
Franklin Downs Bears swept a bill from McKinley junior high, taking the ninth grade game 43 and the eighth grade 74. Key moments included Jack Bower’s double in the ninth grade and Chuck Martin’s two hits for the eighth grade. Strong defense and pitching kept the marathon scoreless through six innings, with Baldwin and Guilermo Foster making standout plays in the outfield and on defense.
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Softball Want Ad Columns Highlight Readership
Classified notice notes that softball related want ads are placed in the regular reading columns for visibility. It invites readers to insert messages where they will be seen, emphasizing the popularity and routine reach of the ad section.
Welty Way and Pilcher Auto Win Open Softball Doubleheader
In Ellis Park action the Major Open league opened with Pilcher’s Auto Rebuilders edging the Iron Workers 3 2 in the opener as Welty Way toppled Joens Brothers Clothing 9 1 in the nightcap. Welty Way pitcher Gaffner allowed one hit over seven innings, while Pilcher’s offense exploited seven Iron Workers errors to secure the big win.
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