Gibson Reluctantly to Start as All Star Pitcher
Bob Gibson reluctantly accepts a starting role for the National League in the 43rd All Star Game at Atlanta Stadium facing Jim Palmer of the American League. Gibson says he would prefer to pitch one inning in relief to protect his regular rotation amid a 11 game winning streak and strong season. A crowd of 52,744 roars as 50 million more watch on TV with the game at 8 30 p m EDT. Manager Denny Murtaugh expresses calm amid Gibson's comments.
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Mickey Lélich
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Cleveland
Gaylord Perry
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San Francisco
St. Louis Cardinals
Charles §. Feeney
Houston Astros
Atlanta Braves
Managers weigh pitching, stars in all star lineups
Murtaugh avoids commitment beyond three innings while selecting from a deep pool including Seaver Blass Carlton Sutton. The NL favorites boast Bench and 24 homers 72 RBIs and a power lineup at Atlanta Stadium The AL led by Weaver prepares to deploy LeRich and Perry behind Palmer depending on Murtaugh plan.
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New York
Tom Seaver
Steve Blass
Pittsburgh Pirates
Philadelphia Phillies
Steve Carlton
Don Sutton
Los Angeles Dodgers
Leo Durocher steps aside as Cubs manager
Cubs owner Phil Wrigley names Whitey Lockman to revive the team after Leo Durocher announces he is stepping aside. The club sits in fourth place in the NL East, 10 games back, ending Durocher’s 1966 revival era with 1,875 wins as a manager.
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Leo Durocher
Chicago Cubs
John Holland
Whitey Lockman
Phil Wrigley
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Durocher
Brooklyn
Humboldt Stays Unbeaten In Slow-Pitch Softball
Humboldt remains undefeated in a 17-0 slow-pitch win over Farmers Discount as Paul Hottenstein pitched a three-hitter for Humboldt. First Baptist and United Brethren won big, with Kenny Carlson and Larry Barnhart homering for the winners, and Max Grogan and Henry Waggoner earning wins as the foes combined for many hits.
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Henry Waggoner
Swimming Pool Wins Marathon in VFL Minor League
Swimming Pool prevailed 2 to 16 in a three hour marathon game Monday to beat Hans Flowers. A three run uprising in the third broke a 10-10 tie as Dan Haight Stan Evenson and Calvin Riley pitched for the winners. Mark Barnby started and five pitchers followed. Clarke Boone homered for Hans Flowers.
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Stan Evenson
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Mark Barnby
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Barnby
Stan Gehrt
Clarke Boone
Jeff Yakle
Randy Morehead
Boone
Chanute Legion Eliminated by Columbus 12-2 in District Play
Columbus overpowers Chanute American Legion 12 to 2 ending Chanute’s Third District Tournament run. Columbus tallies nine runs in the fourth inning aided by Chanute errors as Wilkins is chased after 3 2/3 innings. Chanute finishes 16-10 on the season with key hits from Ligon Overman Weiss and Hale.
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Eight Teams Remain In State Tournament
Kansas City Giants and Dodge City advance to Wednesday quarter finals with upset wins. Giants beat Wichita Rowers 7-3 while Dodge City downed Wichita Service Auto 5-0. Halstead crushed Newton 10-0 in five innings. Chanute Elks finish regular season 22-3 and host district tournament.
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First National and Ash Grove Triumph in Opening Round
First National Bank and Ash Grove Cement won first-round games in the VFW Major League tournament opening. First National defeated Thayer State Bank 12 to 3 as Monty Nelson and Bruce Schooley pitched a one-hitter after trailing 1-0. Ash Grove beat Consolidated Oil 8 to 3 behind David Cloke’s two-run homer and four-hit pitching from Bernie Alonzo and Greg Christiansen.
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Chiefs Backup QB Chuck Hixon Retires
Chiefs No. 4 quarterback Chuck Hixon retires rather than be traded to Buffalo. Former SMU standout and 13th round pick of 1971 has not played a pro game. He plans to return to Dallas for graduate school or a business job.
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Chuck Hixon
Kansas City Chiefs
Buffalo
Southern Methodist
Chiefs
Dallas
Player recalls pivotal five iron in 1965 U S Open
Gary Player discusses a crucial five iron at the 1965 U S Open at Bellerive that changed his fate after a three stroke lead. He describes bunker trouble, a three putt, and watching Kel Nagle birdie to force a final playoff which Player won. He notes the shot as potentially decisive for his Grand Slam bid.
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St. Louis
Kel Nagle
Nagle
Cougars Rout Bombers in Senior Division Softball
The Cougars defeated the Bombers 14 to 2 on Monday. Brenda Klauman pitched for the winners with Tami Logsdon catching, while Donna Spradley and Kyla Faubion teamed for the Bombers in the battery.
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Tami Logsdon
Donna Spradley
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