Astros surge into contenders with six straight wins
The Houston Astros climb from last in the NL West to within four games of the Dodgers after a six game winning streak. Cedeno drove in four as Houston exploded for a seven run fourth inning and chased Giants starter with 14 batters reaching base. Dierker earned his 11th win while San Francisco and Los Angeles both shuffled in the standings amid a busy day of NL and AL results.
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UPI
Astros
San Francisco Giants
NE West
Los Angeles Dodgers
Vesay Cedeno
Nore
Llouston
Yen Astras
Cedeno
Houston
Harry Walker
Larry Dierker
Los Angeles
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Chicago Cubs
San Francisco
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
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Philadelph
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Baltimore
Washington
Chicago
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California
Minnesota
Jin Wickman
Billy Williams
Bob Daimson
Innning
Pirates
Gineinwat
Manny Sanguillen
Tung
Fittsburgh
Lae May
Bernie Cargo
Reds
Earl Williams
Ron Reed
Braves
Philadelphia
Williams
Clay Kirby
St. Louis
Jed Kendall
Padres
Bob Gibson
Cardinals
Gibson
Gary Marton
John Baleman
Ron Hunt
Expos
Mets
Tommie Agee
Vida Blue Heads Up AL All Star Staff
Oakland ace Vida Blue was named to the American League All Star staff by manager Alvin Bart Weaver. The pitchers include Mike Cuellar Jim Palmer Mickey Lolich and others with combined 18 victories. NL boss Sparky Anderson named a seven right handers and one lefty led by Steve Carlton and Tom Seaver. Blue Messersmith and Pattin are first-time All Star selections.
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Boston
UPL
Oakland
Athletics
Bart Weaver
Armericeut
Joe Cronin
Weaver
Baltimore
Mike Cuellar
Jim Palner
Mickey Lolich
Detroit
Ian McDowell
Cleveland
Andy Messersmith
California
Marty Pattin
Mibwaukee
Jimy Perry
Minnesota
Sonny Stebert
Red Sox
Sparky Anderson
Cincinnati
Der
Steve Carlson
St. Louis
Washington
Marichal
San Francisco
Larry Dierker
Houston
Mocky Ellis
Pittsburgh
Ferguson Jenkins
Chicago
Tom Seaver
New York
Rick Wise
Philadelphia
Clay Carroll
Blue
Messersmith
Pattin
U S swimmers face stern tests before Olympics
In Santa Clara California United States top swimmers confront world class rivals from Australia and Russia at the Santa Clara International Invitational. The three day meet is billed as the strongest pre Olympic showpiece with world record holders among the entrants and Australia’s Tom Middleton calling it a world class meet. Twenty one world records have been set at the event since its start in 1967. Bears' Den notes thirteen Chicago Bears named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton Ohio.
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Calif
America
Australia
Frussia
BEARS
Chicago Bears
Pro Football Mall of Fame
Canton
Ohio
Major League Leaders in Runs Batted In and Pitching
National League leaders include Stargell Vit AD Aaron AU Li Senta Chi and Tors Lan Montanez Phil 58 with 58 RBIs. American League leaders list Killebrew Petrocelli Bossay Powell Haltey B Robinson Ball White and Bando with 46. National League pitching notes show Pitt 113 Dierker Moy 124 Jen iis Chi 128 Carlton 113 five tied with 10. American League figures name Bine Oak 173 McNally Balti Lolich Det 35 Cuellar Halt 121 Siebert Bos W4 Perry Minn 2-7.
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AU li Senta
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Tors
Slan Montanez
Phil
Killebrew
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Petrocelli
Bossay Powell
Haltey B
Pitt
Dierker
Moy
Jeniis
Carlton
Bine
Oak
McNally
Balti
Lolich
Det
Cuellar
Halt
Siebert
Bos
Perry
United Prose International
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Pit
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Hou
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Murcer
Tis
Bird
Ball
Rojas
Kaline
Wall Rennds
Fithsn
Ball Ff
Weather boosts white bass action in Nebraska waters
The State Game Commission notes hot days usually slow angling but warm conditions boost white bass in open water. Fishing has started in southwest Nebraska and should intensify in a week as bass school up feeding on shad, with peak activity expected later in ANGUS.
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Nebraska
Nebraska brown trout record set by Richard J. Miller
The Nebraska Game Commission reports a new brown trout record of 12 pounds 3 ounces caught by Richard J. Miller of South Platte on the Snake River in Cherry County using a spinner. The old record was 12 pounds held by L. S. Thy. The commission notes extensive activity across the state with various species and regional hotspots, including walleye, white bass, catfish, crappie, and bass in Sandhills, Panhandle, and Northeast rivers and reservoirs, and provides a detailed statewide summary of recent fishing activity and notable catches.
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Gane Commission
Nebraska
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Snake River
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Sandhills
Chersry
Brown Trotan
Shier Veirhop Ci
Ailey
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Panhandle
Walgren Lake
May Springs
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Lake McConaughy
Ogallalay
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Garden County
Bayard
Lisco
White River
Dawes County
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Medicine Creek
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Red Willow
McCooky
Jahasaa — Reservator
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Tri - County Canal
Lake Maloney
North Plate
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Emerald
Conestoga
Denton
Elkhorn River
Platte
Douglas
Nemaha River
Johnson and Bloe Countés
Douglas County
Foundta Farm
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Otee
Lewis and Clark Lake
Crofton
Gavins Point Dam
Traile
Satchel Paige Named to Hall of Fame
New York based report notes Satchel Paige officially named a regular Hall of Fame member after a board decision waiving the usual 10 year major league requirement for Negro Leagues stars. Induction set for Aug 9 in Cooperstown alongside other former majors. Paige hints at a younger age and plans another public appearance with the Yankees Old Timers.
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UPI
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Mets
X L Motel Rout s Millies Softball Clash
Columbus Softball League action saw X L Motel top Millies 14 to 7 as Gary Oakeson went 4 for 5 and Val Soh collected three hits, while Gary Trafholz hit two home runs for X L Motel. Mel's TV pushed to 13 3 with a 16 2 romp over the Independents as Kloke earned the win.
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Mel's TV Wu
Geno
Gary Trafholz
Bill Braitinwail
Macken
Millies
Mel
Independents
Kloke
Glur Park
Deamno
NL Motel
Fies
Belitens
Teers to Play 11 Exhibition Games This Fall
Philadelphia 76ers will play 11 exhibition games this fall against NBA opponents. The Jets face Allan in five games, play Cincinnati and New York twice each, and meet Reston and Baltimore once each.
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Philadelphia 76Ers
National — Basketball Association
Jets
Allan
Cincinnati
New York
Reston
Baltimore
Huskers Top Football Poll and Oregon Preview
Sport Shorts by Paul Ernst previews Nebraska ranked first for 1971 by Game Plan with Oregon as the 15th opponent. Oregon, led by Bobby Moore and quarterback Don Fouts, aims to rebound after a 6 4 1 season and a mixed record against USC UCLA Air Force Washington Oregon State and Army.
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USC
Alabama
Oklahoma
Poe
Oregon
Fires Magazine
Ducks
Taliermen Sill
Bobby Moore
Tom Graham
Don Fouts
Hic
Air Force
Washington
Oregon State
Army
Jiku
The
Racing results from Lincoln track meet
Lincoln racing results list multiple races with horse names and payout figures. Notable finishes include Champagne Jo and Noir Ga in race one with midrange payouts, several races listing odds such as So Longa and Fly Soon in race five, and Exacta payouts noted for races five and nine. The text ends with the name Allendance.
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Lincoln
UPL
Noir Ga
Trish Nova
Sin Garden
Saciety Verna
Harvest of Harmony
Little Sac
Bold Diamond
Bold Accent
Huskersco
Meadeland
Perry Gray
Purple Pirate
Ozzie
Rippalew
Exacta
Allendance
Open Championship Greens Draw Early Complaints
At Royal Hickdale the 0th British Open began with Nicklaus Casper and Nagle among vocal critics of the greens while several leaders shot four under par. Trevino Hacklin Johnson Fernandez led the field with 69 as early players reported little trouble with the putting surfaces in calm conditions.
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Billy Casper
Aussit Kel Nagle
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Xe Trevino
Tony Dacklin
Howie Johnson
California
Argentina
Menrer
Vicente Fernandes
Poroscarrs
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Greens
Dodgers lose as Reds rout with rocky errors
In major league action Scott Fouted banked a 13-0 win for Redox over the Dodgers with ree hits on Wednesday. Kevin Saminski took the loss. Angels topped the Cardinals 4 to nothing. Rob Hoissel earned the win while Mike Celcer collected the save.
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Redox
Ree
Wermenday
Kevin Saminski
Angels
Cardinals
Rob Hoissel
Mike Celcer
Norfolk Juniors top Columbus 3-2 in loop game
Norfolk Legion Juniors edged Columbus American Legion Juniors 3-2 in a Corn husker League contest. Randy Benish keyed a five hit effort with strong defense and timely offense. Columbus pitchers yielded unearned runs in the third and eighth as Norfolk improved to 4-6 and 9-8 overall.
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Columbus
Rich Gaver
Norfolk Legion
Randy Benish
Columbus American Legion
Mike Valasek
Platte County
Mike Aemi
Keith Vo
York
Albion driver wins weekend feature at Platte Valley Speedway
Tom Niemeyer of Albion wins the A feature with Bob Stava and Neon runner from Brainard following. Frank Sedaris of Lincoln tops the Bresture over Dan Newmann and Dick Jensen of Aurora. Carroll Behlen of Columbus involved in a warmup wreck and sidelined. Results list Niemeyer first in A feature with Stava, Brunner, Burling among top finishers.
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Platte Valley Speedway
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Bob Stava
Neon Runner
Niemeyer
Frank Sedaris
Lincoln
Bresture
Dan Newmann
Dick Jensen
Aurora
Carroll Behlen
Columbus
Dim Polacek
Tom Richards
Mary
Andy
Dean Burling
Incoln
Gene Thormas
Wysses
Don Styskal
David City
Speedash
Gene Hremas
Ulysses
da Wenmann
Roth Lavicky
Bee
Ken Ganskow
Mike Last’s three hit pitching stuns Norfolk blues triumph
Mike Last hurled a three hit game to upset Norfolk as Columbus Midget Blues snap a three game skid. Norfolk led 1-0 early before Last sealed a 3-1 victory with dominant relief. key hits from Jon Neely and a late scoring burst sealed the win for Columbus.
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Columbus
Blues
Norfal
Mike Last
Norfolk
Dwight Autke
Gordy Winter
Jon Neely
Sohunbus
Ron ¥Ivla
Rick Kudyon
Hark
Rick Burrows
Mark Keller
Rick Briggs
Doug Wordinger
Lynn Tansen
York
Reds
Todt Marvis
Paul Knoplek
dJérey Moore
Dal Brock
Jim Fischer
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