Senators Pitcher Impresses Royals in doubleheader win
Rookie Pete Broberg, the $150 000 bonus boy for the Washington Senators, impressed the Kansas City Royals and manager Bob Lemon in a 2-1 win. Broberg improved to 4-3 as Washington snapped a five game skid while Ken Wright struggled in the opener. Rojas drove in the Royals' only run in the nightcap and Otis and Patek added steals as KC extended its stolen base total.
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Pete Broberg
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Otis
Frank Patek
Royals
Pan American Games close with US supremacy
The sixth Pan American Games wrap up at Pascual Guerrero Stadium as the United States again dominates. Cuba rises to challenge as a strong runner up, while Canada slips from its Winnipeg 1967 standings, showing Sovietstyle training influence.
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Colombia
Pascual Guerrero
United States
Cuba
Uncle Sam
Winnipeg
Canada
Emporia State Grad Bids for Steelers Challenge
Emporia State graduate Bob Leahy emerges as Pittsburgh's third quarterback with a serious bid to beat out Bradshaw and Hanratty for playing time. Coach Chuck Noll says Leahy will see action against the Packers in Green Bay, praising his reading of defenses and mental preparation.
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Pittsburgh Steelers
Noll
Terry Bradshaw
Terry Hanratty
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Bradshaw
Leahy
Steelers
Hanratty
Packers
Carlton predicts four wins as Cards top Pirates 3 2
Steve Carlton forecast four victories on the road trip after the Cardinals beat the Pirates 3 2. Red Schoendienst shifted the rotation to give Carlton an extra start as Pittsburgh led 2 0 early, while Clemente and Cash produced the Pirates’ early scoring.
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Pittsburgh Pirates
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Red Schoendienst
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Pirates
Chicago Cubs
Roberto Clemente
Dave Cash
Gene Clines
Black Manager For White Team Leads El Dorado All Stars
Mrs. Richard Jamie Neely, a black mother of two, managed the El Dorado All-Stars in the Kansas Girl's Fast-Pitch tournament. Her white assistant Lewis Duncan coached from third base as Allyson, aged 6, and the team edged Great Bend 2 to 1 in 10 innings.
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Jamie” Neely
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All-Stars
Great Bend
Clemons Makes Royals Debut In Wintry Start
Clemons debuts for the Kansas City Royals with a two scoreless innings against Washington before twisting his ankle attempting to beat out a grounder. The rookie, recalled from Omaha, allowed one hit and said he felt nervous but learned from the appearance.
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Philadelphia
Washington
Lance Clemons
Kansas City Royals
Omaha
Frank Howard
Waterloo
Royals
Roger Nelson
St. Louis
Reggie Cleveland
Steve Blass
Dick Drago
Jim Lonborg
Boston
Safari Flag Tourney Highlights Women Golfers at Safari
The Safari Women's Golf Association held a flag tournament Wednesday at the Safari golf course. Twelve players competed with Mrs. Helen Cramer winning by hitting to the second fairway. Virginia Churchill, Sharon Cramer, Ethel Conn, Maxine Johnson, and Bonnie Coots also placed in the top six with strong drives and early greens.
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Safari Golf Course
Helen Cramer
Virginia Churchill
Sharon Cramer
Ethel Conn
Maxine Johnson
Bonnie Coots
Royals Split Two and Cards Edge Pirates 3 2
The Cardinals beat the Pirates 3-2 behind three unearned runs as an error opened the door in the third. The Royals split a doubleheader with Washington, taking the opener 2-0 behind Ken Wright six hitters strong, and losing the nightcap 2-1 to the Senators who broke a five game skid.
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Joe Torre
Milwaukee
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League Leaders and Thursday Results Highlight MLB Stats
MLB leaders listed by team with Olivera Murcer and Stargell stars, including batting, runs, RBIs, hits, doubles, triples, home runs, steals, and pitching records. Thursday results feature Oakland over Boston and other key games with notable performances and upcoming schedule.
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No-Repeat Rule Dropped for Rose Bowl Bid Contenders
Big Ten faculty representatives voted to repeal the no-repeat rule that barred a conference team from appearing in the Rose Bowl in back-to-back years. The decision, made at summer meetings in Boyne Highlands Michigan, would allow the 1972 Big Ten champion to play in January 1973 if eligible.
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Chicago
Big Ten
Boyne Highlands
Mich
Eight Taiwan table tennis champions stage exhibition in Kansas City
In Overland Park 120 spectators watched eight Taiwan champions defeat local amateurs. A spokesman for the Free China group attacked President Nixon over ties with Red China, calling Red China a prison and accusing Nixon of betraying friends by allowing slave-labor goods. The tour, sponsored by the International Council of Christian Churches led by Dr. Carl McIntire, heads to Decatur, Illinois.
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Taiwan
Nixon
Red China
Kao Chung-Chien
Free China Group
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International Council of Christian Churches
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Collingswood, N.J
Area Dams 408 Normal Level John Redmond
Water discharge data lists cubic feet per second and dam level readings for John Redmond area. Figures include 901.50 and 408 normal level notes with mention of Toronto.
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Toronto
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Local Coach Attends California Coaching Workshop
Herb Snender, coach at Roys ter Junior High School, attends the 24th annual California Workshop for Physical Education and Athletic Coaching at California State Polytechnic College in San Luis Obispo. The program runs August 2 to 13 with classes by basketball and football experts. Attendees may earn up to four quarter units of professional credit. Snender is one of 275 teachers participating.
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Royster Junior High School
California
California State Polytechnic College
San Luis Obispo
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Galesburg Wins 4-0 With 14 Hits Over United Brethren
Galesburg used 14 hits to defeat United Brethren 4 to 0 in church league action. Duane Ducie allowed two hits and has not yielded a run in 21 innings of tournament play. John and Jerry Kramer each collected four hits to total eight for the team.
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Erie High School Softball Tournament Sponsored by Booster Club
A men’s softball tournament at the Erie High School diamond is sponsored by the Wire Red Devil Booster Club. The event starts Tuesday at 6 30 p.m. with three games nightly, ASA rules, and trophies for the top five places.
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NBC Games Begin Today
The 37th National Baseball Congress tournament opens in Wichita with 32 non professional teams and a 19 day run. The first game at 6 p.m. features Fayetteville Arkansas champion vs Fargo North Dakota winner, followed by Wichita Glass against St. Louis Lemay at 9 p.m.
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Wichita
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