Did Alcindor's Absence Change NBA All Star Game
In Houston the NBA All Stars beat the ABA All Stars 125 to 12. Lew Alcindor did not play, drawing mixed views. Oscar Robertson cited a legitimate reason for his absence, while players like Walt Frazier and Bill Russell contended Alcindor’s presence would have widened the margin or increased scoring, making the game more lopsided.
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Happitime Edges Maidrite In Open Softball Thriller
Happitime stayed in contention for Major Open honors with a 5 3 victory over Westside Maidrite at Ellis Park. Jit Young pitched a four hitter with 10 strikeouts, and Frank DeBrower sparked the attack with a triple and key hits as Maidrite’s lead slipped away in the fifth.
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Esseutive
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Ellis Park
Westside Maidrite
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Josef Kon Findley
Jit Young
Happitime
Frank DeBrower
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LaVerne Boots
Maidrite
Dave Hoyt
Pat McGinn
DeBrower
McGinn
Steve Calvert
Young
Tom Garldie
Ottumwa Sweeps Joseph's in Major Open Softball
Ottumwa upped its Major Open record with a 9-4 win in the opener and a 12-4 victory in the nightcap over Joseph's of Cedar Rapids. Houk powered two three run homers and four hits with six RBIs across the two games as Ottumwa built a late lead to secure both wins.
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Rick Howk
Joseph
Cedar Rapids
Houk
Joseph's
Ken Stodota
Greg Reed
Rick Wagner
Hoyt
Bob Skrodecki
Fragmented OCR leads to uncertain sports and church notices
The readable fragments mention multiple churches and schools, including Saint Paul and Latter Day Saints, with scattered names such as Bradt, Erickson, and Priess. Also notes on a San Francisco AP dispatch about medical leave in a baseball league, plus scattered player names and team references.
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Pauly Methodist
Schoen
Sai
Mossteiilah Hopemaa
Latter Day Salts
Bai Bay
Boltateedij” Johnsen
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Cassane
Yotionad
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Biogote
Thuan
Dgenart
Dausnittys
Graham An Dovenh
Eien
San Prancisco
Hilo
League
Charles Tajais
International ‘League
Sohaven
Denneen
Venzan
Bermuda Grass Greens Are to Trevino's Liking
MEMPHIS AP Trevino fired a second consecutive 66 to lead the $175,000 Dandy Thomas Memorial Golf Classic at Colonial CC. He praised Bermuda grass greens and explained his struggle with bent grass, saying Oak Hill and Dallas setups don’t suit him. He led by one over Larry Ziegler after 36 holes, with Chi Chi Rodriguez, Rod Funseth, and Gene Littler in pursuit.
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Tenn
Lee Trevino
Thomas Memmins
Dallas
Jack Nicklaus
Oak Hill
Trevino
Treino
Little
Colonial Country Club
Jead
Larry Ziegler
Rod Funseth
Gene Littler
Littler
Randy Wolff
Ted Hayes
Frank Beard
Astros Send Griffin Beck to Oklahoma City
Houston trades pitcher Griffin Beck to the Triple A Oklahoma City while recalling Buddy Harris from the same affiliate. Beck has arm trouble and poor 11-10 rookie season, while Harris is a 240 pound right-hander.
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Griffin Beck
Oklahoma City
Lee Treving
Larry Treater
Chi Ch
Rodrinver
Rod Punsema Wée
Houston
Tha Houseacciu
Ton Astros
Tomeae Griffin
Sitchy
Oklahoma
City
Buddy Harris
Wat
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Ken Forsch
Griffin Ag
Barkal Rin Massena
Reds and Giants Win On Small Plays In Tight NL Action
The Giants edged Montreal 3-1 while the Reds beat Houston 1-0 in 13 innings as unearned runs and timely hits decided the outcomes. Cubs beat Pirates 4-2. Dodgers downed Phillies 6-2. Cardinals widened their division lead with a 4-1 win as Brock extended his hitting streak to 24 games. Mets had a rainout in San Diego.
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Dick Couch
Priss Sports
Cincinpati Reds
San Francisco Giants
Giants
Montreal
Reds
Houston
Ind
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Mike Marshall
Cincinnati
Astros
Chicago Cubs
Miost
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Los Angeles
Philadelphia
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St. Louis Cardinals
Albania
New York Mets
Ben Diego
Downing
Dodgers
Witlie Davis
Lou Brock
Cards
Mets
Indiana falters as Big Ten track finals unfold in Iowa City
Wisconsin leads qualifiers while Michigan State tops morning standings as Indiana struggles with finals disqualifications and injuries. Dykstra wins discus, Jolson defends long jump title, and Brive Presley advances in the 441 yard hurdles as Iowa hosts the 71st outdoor conference meet.
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Towa City
Iowa
Wisconsin
Michigan State
Idiana
Mark Winzenreich
Illnois
Pri- Uday
Brive Presley
Hawkeyes
Wayne Hartwick
Dykstra Wins Big Ten Discus In Iowa City Upset
Larry Dykstra of Minors shocked the field at the Big Ten meet in Iowa City by winning the discus with a 140-2 toss. He toppled Indiana defending champion Val Chandler and Hoosier Bob Winchell, who had a season best of 171-414.
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Larcy Dykstra
Dykstra
Val Chandler
Indians
Hoesiers
Bob Winchell
Dircus
Town
Greg Jolson
Wisconsin
John Criswell
Bob Tice
Larry Dykstra
Iowa City
Indiana
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