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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1973
Page
4
U S basketball team defeated the Soviet Union 75 67 in Moscow at the World University Games. Ed Badger coached the young squad and center Tom Burleson of NC State declared the Americans the best. The day also featured five swimming finals medals and other U S wins.
Missouri coach Onofrio prepares for a vital season amid questions over whether last year’s shock win over Notre Dame signals lasting strength. The Tigers, with an altered offense and new defensive alignment, return experienced players and several standout backs as they aim to top the Big Eight.
The 1922 Beach Baseball Guide notes Babe Ruth broke Sam Thompson’s 121 mark in 1921. Discrepancies exist among sources with Thompson listed at 126 or 129 by different references. Ruth’s exact leap vs Connor or Davis hinges on whether he reached 131 or 137 home runs, with key dates July 2 and July 12, 1921.
Cincinnati second baseman Joe Morgan says Dock Ellis of the Pittsburgh Pirates is in a class of his own for throwing spitballs, noting he can control the pitch and throw it for strikes.
Bobby Grich collected four hits and three RBIs to back Dave McNally’s three-hitter as the Orioles beat the Kansas City Royals 6-0. Baltimore scored in each of the first four innings and added two in the eighth to extend the AL’s longest streak this season. Grich's single and later RBI helped spark the offense.
Tommy John struck out seven over a three hit shutout as the Dodgers defeated the Phillies 3-0. Buckner scored on an error in the first. Crawford tripled and Joshua hit a three-base hit to push the lead to 2-0 in the sixth. Buckner later scored on a sacrifice fly.
Bill Bertha, a veteran college basketball scout, is named director of player personnel for the Los Angeles Lakers of the NBA. The move places Bertha in charge of evaluating talent and building the team roster for Los Angeles.
Girard hosts the Tri State Crawford County Saddle Club Horse Show on Sunday at the Crawford Co Fair Grounds starting at 1 p.m. with 31 events from showing to racing. Prizes include trophies for top four in each class and two high point trophies. Entry fee is 2 dollars. Sponsors include local merchants and residents with Hilton Scales contact for details.
Kansas City coach Hank Stram activated cornerback Jimmy Marsalis wide receiver Otis Taylor and center Todd Klein for the Sunday night exhibition with Green Bay. Backup QB Mike Livingston is out with bruised ribs. Len Dawson may not start due to a cold. Regular center Jack Rudway and wideout Andy Hamilton also out. Bobby Bell sidelined with flu, to be replaced by Clyde Werner. Francis Peay listed as doubtful with a toe injury.
St Louis Cardinals veteran defensive end Don Brumm, 31, retires two days before training camp starts. Brumm announced his decision Wednesday ending his stint with the team as they head into the new season.
Joe Theismann, drafted by the Miami Dolphins in 1971, says he will discuss contract terms with Miami in late November after briefly joining Toronto in the Canadian League. He was a Notre Dame product and the Dolphins’ fourth round pick, but a contract dispute sent him to the Argonauts, where he is currently playing out his option.
Virginia Squires owner Earl Foreman said he will not sell the ABA club for at least another year to avoid jeopardizing a potential merger with the NBA. He confirmed a $2 million offer from Virginia businessmen for the team, now based in Norfolk and playing in Norfolk Hampton and Richmond after moving from Washington in 1970.
Olympic veteran John Hencken of Santa Clara, swims club, clocked 2 20 5 23 for the 200 meter breaststroke at the NAU nationals in Louisville, breaking his own world record set at Munich last year. He also won the 100 meter breaststroke at the same meet.
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