Grand slam turns into a single in Tigers win
Dalton Jones pinch hit for Detroit and thought he hit a grand slam against Boston. He passed Don Wert between first and second, was ruled out for passing, and earned a three-run single. The Tigers still won 7-3 as Jones’ single drove in the decisive runs.
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Dick Schofield Hamered
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St. Louis
Houston
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Cincinnati
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Atlanta
Philadelphia
Larry Barnett
Tiger Dalton Jones
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Baston
Mike Zastera to manage Pony League all stars
Mike Zastera was chosen to manage the Columbus Pony League all stars for the 1970 Nebraska Pony League Thurement. Sixteen players were selected from Pirates Athletics Redlegs Chiefs Senators Rams and Hears, with various staff and alternates noted amid an American Legion Hall selection event.
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Columbus
Nebraska
Paul Knopick
Mike Zassere
Pirates Yak
Allstars
Athletics
Hedlegs
Pony League
Warren Melliger
Jim MetMeekin
Ekeler
General Supervis
Redlegs
Cho
Pirates
Chiefs
Senators
Rams
Hears
American Legion
Bill Goetz
Hou Shadie
Trevino leads British Open at St Andrews
Lee Trevino, the 1968 U S Open winner, holds a two shot edge in the British Open third round at St Andrews with a total of 138 after two rounds. Jack Nicklaus and Tony Jacklin trail one behind at 137 as contenders jockey for position in the home of golf.
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Nicklaus
Rochester
Tony Jacklin
Wall Fans 19 In CNL Action At Genoa
Genoa pitcher Wall struck out 19 as Genoa overwhelmed David City 6 2 in Central Nebraska Baseball League action. Brika and Helfner shared saves for David City while Erika took the loss. Tonight Humphrey faces Osceola or Shelby.
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GENOA
Jan Wall
David City
Nebraska
Wall
Roger Brika
John Helfner
Erika
Humphrey
Osceola
Shelby
State fishing report highlights Nebraska waters by district
The State Game Commission release details angler hot spots across districts from Southwest Platte River to Northeast Grove Lake. Notable catches include walleye up to 5 pounds, largemouth bass on plastics, catfish on minnows, rainbow trout near Lake Ogallala dam, and bluegill and crappie in various lakes and rivers.
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State Game Commission
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Oal Commission
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Panhandin
Lake Ogallala
Lake McConeughy
Ogallala
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Soldiers Creek
Big
Bordeaux
Whitney Lake
Minatace
Merritt
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Niobrara River
Brown, Rock
Eva Paha
Patna
Hall
Foyd
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Cherry County
Grove Lake
Royal
Verdigre Creek
Shore Grove Lake
Missouri River
Elkhorn River
Lewis and Clark Lake
Blaift
Mormon Islate State Wayside
Grand Island
Qak
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Hall and Merrick
Verdon Lake
Stagecoach Lake
Hickman
Juniors host Dugdales in twin bill rivalry tonight
Columbus American Legion Juniors open a twin bill against Dugdales at Pawnee Park Field starting 7 p.m. Don Walla to pitch game one, Ron Walters to start game two, as Columbus eyes a continued win streak and a competitive afternoon Sunday visit by Kearney.
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Omaha Dugdales
Pawnee Park
Larry Lassek
Gerry Engelbert
Don Walla
Columbus Fnr
Ron Walters
Dugdales
Levin
North Platte
Lagsekrien
Omahans
Champs
Kearney Huniers
Pawnee Park Field
Cornhusker
Kearney
Columbus
Drey
Hastings
Grand Island
Kearney Legion
Mark Mueller
Mark
RBI
Steve Wieser
Steve
Gary Modelski
Phillies catcher Tim McCarver has cast removed
Philadelphia and UPI report Tim McCarver, Phillies catcher, had the cast taken off his right hand Thursday after a nine week injury from a foul tip. He is expected to be moved from the disabled list soon as he recovers enough to resume playing.
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UPI
Tim McCarver
Philadelphia Phillies
McCarver
Baseball RBI leaders and strikeout totals across leagues
National League RBI leaders include Perez Cin 87 Williams Chi 80 Bench A 76 Dietz SF 7 Carty AL RBI leader Powell Ball 69 Killebrew Minn 67 Horton Det Oliva Minn 63 Howard Wash. National League strikeouts see Seaver NY 145 Merritt Cin 144 Simpson Cin 34 Perry SF 138 Gibson SLE 123 American League lists Hunter Oak and Perry Mina 136 McDowell Cle 12-4 Moly Pakner Baltanil Wrigal Cal 12-4.
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National League
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Perez
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Chimite
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Lis Boah
Pittsburgh
Hieckma
Chi
Chicago
Su Dietz
St. Louis
Gaston
Philadel
Tolan
Montreal Pha
Wits
Lest Hoge
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Cincinnati Ag
R.H. Pet
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Oliva
Min
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IB Powll
Bal
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Ue White
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Cal
Fosse
Cle
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Toyar
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Varpe
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Smith
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Milwaukee
Williams
Bench
Dietz
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Powell
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Horton
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Howard
Wash
Seaver
Merritt
Simson
Perry
Gibson
Sle
Ffunter
Oak
Mina
McDowell
Clev
Moly
Pakner
Baltanil Wrigal
Midget Reds lose twice to Schuyler clubs
Schuyler Juniors beat Columbus 2 0 and Schuyler Midgets won 54 as Columbus struggled to score. Mike Meyer struck out 11 for Columbus in the Junior win while George Olson allowed three hits and 11 K’s for Schuyler. Schuyler’s four runs in the fourth broke a 4 8 Columbus lead in the Midget game. Columbus heads to Pawnee Park Friday July 17 before finishing season July 2 at Dwight.
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Schuyler Field
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George Olson
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Recht
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Alward
Pioneer American Legion League
Dufek
Virgil Harlsel
Dan Brock
Steve Nichbalski
Mayhew
Duane Henry
York
Pawnee Park Field
Dwight
Weaver picks AL All-Star squad despite top finishers bypass
Manager Earl Weaver announced the American League All-Star selections for Tuesday's game, omitting several top vote-getters due to a 28-player limit. He added catchers Ray Fosse Gerry Moses and outfielders Roy White Willie Horton Tony Olivo Amos Otis Alex Rodriguez, plus infielders Brooks Robinson Dave Johnson Tommy Harper Sandy Alomar Jim Fregosi. Injured players and self-eliminations altered several replacements, with Weaver stressing fairness and adherence to rules while apologizing to disappointed fans.
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Boston
UFI
Earl Weaver
Weaver
Ray Fosse
Cleveland
Gerry Moses
Roy White
New York Yankees
Willie Horton
Detroit
Tony Olivo
Minnesota
Amos Otis
Kansas City
Alex Dronigan
California
Baltimore
Brooks Robinson
Dave
Johnson
Tommy Harper
Milwaukee
Sandy Alomar
Jim Fregost
Rod Carew
Dick McAuliffe
Carew
Itz
Allo
Redlegs beat Athletics 10-5 in Pony Bye game
Redlegs pounded out 14 hits to defeat the Athletics 10 to 5 in a Pony Bye game, tying for second with Athletics. Jerry Moore allowed three hits for the win. Joe McMeekin had four hits while Moore, Briggs, Schgelfer, Kula and Wieser each had two.
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Redlegs
Athletics
Jerry Moore
Jerry Shatkoski
Don Delerman
Joe McMeekin
Moore
Rick Briggs
Nandy Schgelfer
Kevin Kula
Randy Wieser
Golf Winners and Coaching Clinic Notes From Week
Jim Rich won the Schuyler July fourth golf tournament finishing 27 holes with 116 strokes. Jerry Okina placed second by two strokes, and Jene Tarezon won the second flight after a playoff with Jim Dougherty. Tom Rich was runner up in the third flight.
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Paul Ernst
Jim Rich
Schuyler
Columbus
Jerry Okina
Jene Tarezon
Platte College
Jim Dougherty
Tom Rich
Jim
McCovey Named Hickman Surprise All Star Pick
Willie McCovey of the San Francisco Giants and Jim Hickman of the Chicago Cubs drew surprise selections to the National League All Star squad. Hodges named McCovey despite fan and media expectations, while Hickman earned his spot on merit as a journeyman first baseman. The roster also included Bud Harrelson Denis Moke Bill Grabarkewitz Rusty Staub Clarence Gaston and star pitchers Wayne Wittson Kim Merritt Bob Gibson Gaylord Perry Tom Seaver Claude Osleen Hoyt Wilhelm Joe Hoerner with Leo Durocher and Sam Harris as coaches. The NL, Mets, and Cubs formed the core of the announced lineup.
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Hodges
Sao Clemente
McCovey
Dick Dietz
Joel Torre
Pete Rose
Felix
Hod
Jim Nickman
Ghibs
Hickman
Cubs
Bud Harrelson
Denis Moke
Astros
Flash
Bill Grabarkewitz
Dodgers
Rusty Staub
Clarence Gaston
Padres
Johnny Bench
Reis
Allen
Glen Reckert
Dan Kessinger
Tony, Perez
Reds
Hank Aaron
Willie Mays
Rico Carty
Wayne Witson
Kim Merritt
Bob Gibson
Cardinals
Gaylord Perry
Giants
Tom Seaver
Mets
Claude Osleen
Hoyt Wilhelm
Braves
Joe Hoerner
Phils
Leo Dorocher
Sam Harris
All Star selections hint at Hall of Fame fate
Pittsburgh dispatch notes uncertainty over how many players from the 41st All Star game will later reach Cooperstown. It cites a list of likely Hall of Famers including Mays Aaron Wills Robinson Banks Yastrzemski Carty and Clemente, with others like Aparicio Bench and Perez possible in five years. The piece recalls early All Star legends and historic managers enshrined.
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Pittsburgh
UPI
Willie Mays
Hank Aaron
Maury Wills
Frank Robinson
Ernie Banks
Carl Yastrzemski
Rico Carty
Cooperstown
Richie Allen
Luis “Aparicio
Johnny Bench
Tony Pereza
Eite
Roberto Clemente
Pirates
Nag
Hall of Fame
Comiskey Park
Chicago
Babe Ruth
Lay Gehrig
Jimmy Foxx
al Simmons
Mickey Cochrane
Lefty Grove
Bill Terry
Frankie Feisch
Paul Waner
Pie Traynor
John McGraw
Nationals
Connie Mack
Americans
BI Hallahan
Eales Regain Lead After 2-0 Win in Major Little League
Eales move back into first with a 2-0 win as clubs stand 13-3. Wisemall fires four hitter. Schumacher takes loss. Yankees top Angels 12-4. Anthony allows four hits for win, Kobus charged with loss. Line scores show Eagles 52 Royals 241, Yankees 690 Angels 247. Jets beat Astros 11-1 in Minor Little League playoff as Mueller homers twice including a grand slam. Mancuso the fielder and Arment the loser. Line score Jets 31 Astros 98.
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Eales
Greg Wisemall
Jeff Schumacher
Yankees
Angels
Anthony
Kobus
Eagles
Royals
Tim Mueller
Jets
Astros
Mancuso
Frimer
Arment
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Terry Driscoll Signs with Pistons
Detroit reports former Boston College player Terry Driscoll signed a sessional contract with the Detroit Pistons of the NBA. He was the Pistons' top draft choice in earlier years and played last year.
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UPI
Terry Driscoll
Boston College
Thursday
Detroit Pistons
National Basketball Association
Driscoll
Pistons
Ines
Laver Rallies To Reach Irish Open Final
Australia’s Rod Laver defeated Tom Okker of Holland in a straight sets victory 36 63 62 to advance to the finals of the Irish Open lawn tennis championships in Dublin.
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Mike Wozny
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Honke
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Elden Mueller
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