Royals Narrowly Edge Red Sox for 11th Straight Win
Kansas City stays one win from a season sweep as it defeats Boston 7-5 to extend its 11 game series streak. George Scott and Montgomery had two hits each for the Red Sox while Patek, Schaal totaled two apiece for the Royals and Patek stole his 45th base.
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Torre Led Cardinals Sweep Houston Series
Third baseman Joe Torre boosted his RBI total to 109 with a bases loaded double off Ron Cook as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Houston Astros 4 1 to complete a three game sweep. Torre added a triple and a single to raise his average to .360 and extend St. Louis sixth straight win over Houston. Ted Simmons contributed a two run homer and Steve Carlton allowed a solo shot by Doug Rader as he won his 17th. The Cardinals took the season series 10 2.
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Defending Champ Out Defending Champ Out
In Wichita, Erureka California beat Grand Rapids Michigan 3-2 in 11 innings on a bases-loaded walk to eliminate the defending NBC champion. Grand Rapids had five errors and was outhit 8 to 5.
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American Legion Teams Advance in Regional Tournament
In Williston North Dakota Williston Omaha Nebraska 30 was shut out 13-0 by North St Paul Minnesota Dave Collins hit two homers for Rapid City South Carolina in a 10-2 win over Bismarck North Dakota Roger Larson pitched a three hitter for Williston over Omaha and Dan Forsythe homered and pitched six scoreless as North St Paul beat Hays Kansas 13-0 Bismarck meets Hays in losers bracket with the champion advancing to the World Series in Tucson Arizona on Sept 2.
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Ariz
Wildcats coaching aims to mirror Nebraska style this season
Kansas State coach Vince Gibson says the Wildcats aim to copy Nebraska's offense this year while replacing quarterback Lynn Dickey. Dennis Morrison, a junior, will try to step in and lead the passing game with strong support from a talented group of sophomore backs and an veterans-heavy line.
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Dennis Morrison
Pico Rivera
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Ron Coppenbarger
Wildcats At a Glance 1971 Preview Priorities
The Wildcats finished 6 5 overall in 1970 and tied for second in the Big Eight with a 52 record. Key losses include Lynn Dickey Henry Hathorne Mike Montgomery Mike Kuhn Ron Yankowski Oscar Gibson Clarence Scott and Mike Kolich. 1971 strengths focus on running backs and tight end while quarterback experience and kicking game remain weaknesses. New players Calhoun Del Cacker Bill Brittain Bill Holman Greg Jones Bert Oettmeier join the lineup.
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Mike Montgomery
Mike Kuhn
Ron Yankowski
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Mike Kolich
Isaac Jackson
Don Calhoun
del Cacker
Bill Brittain
Bill Holman
Greg Jones
Bert Oettmeier
Palmer survives as upsets hit first round in match play
In Pinehurst Arnold Palmer won 68 71 but major names fell in the United States Professional Match Play. Ray Floyd shot five under par with a 67 to seize momentum while Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player were upset early. Nicklaus earned $1,250 for the loss. Floyd led the round with a 67.
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Ray Floyd
Jack Nicklaus
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United States
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North Carolina
Ryun Training In California
Miler Jim Ryun has started workouts at the University of California Santa Barbara to prep for the indoor track season. He and his wife live in Goleta after moving from Oregon and will compete for the La Goleta Track Club coached by Pete Petersons.
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Jim Ryun
University of California
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Royals Activate Jerry May From Disabled List
Kansas City Royals reactivated catcher Jerry May who had been out since August 6 with a sprained left hand. May’s return brings the roster to 25 players as Ed Kirkpatrick Buck Martinez and Dennis Paepke are listed as catchers. a make-up game with Baltimore would not be played unless affecting pennant races.
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Royals
Joe Cronin
Baltimore
Major League Standings and Results Update
The American League East leads with Baltimore at 74 wins and Detroit at 69. KC beats Boston 7 5. Milwaukee tops Cleveland 10 8. NY defeats Oakland 4 2. Washington edges California 5 4. Chicago loses to Baltimore 3 6.
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Pirates Braves slugfest caps series in Atlanta
The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Atlanta Braves 13-6 at Atlanta Stadium to take three of four in the set. Willie Stargell hit his 42nd homer and drove in 111st run, Roberto Clemente had five hits, and Bob Robertson added his 26th homer as Pittsburgh opened with a six run first inning. Hank Aaron belted his 38th homer.
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Brutality Suspension Over Incident Involving Carty
Three Atlanta policemen were suspended without pay after a midnight clash that Mayor Massell called an incident of blatant brutality toward Braves outfielder Rico Carty and his brother in law Carlos Ramirez. The suspensions followed discovery that two officers were off duty in plain clothes during the incident.
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McEarchern
Hunting Prospects Bright in Nebraska 1971 Season Outlook
Nebraska expects strong hunting prospects for 1971 with pheasant and quail seasons opening November 6 and running 72 days to January 16. Daily limits are three pheasants and six quail. Waterfowl outlook is bright with ducks common and a liberal bag, goose season runs 75 days from October 2.
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NBA Raises Fine Levy Players Face Higher Penalties
The NBA increased disciplinary fines to as much as 25 dollars for club and league personnel with Nixon’s freeze in effect. Commissioner Walter Kennedy said owners authorized the higher penalties for misbehavior and other violations by officials and staff.
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Nixon
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Same Day Classifieds by Deadline
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