Astros Prospects Fade as 14 Day Road Trip Opens
The Astros begin a 14 day road swing visiting Cincinnati Atlanta Pittsburgh and Chicago after a weekend series loss to San Diego. Arm trouble for ace Larry Di erker and a lack of productive team play lessen hopes of finishing atop the NL West in 1971.
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Satchel Paige Inducted Into Hall Of Fame
Satchel Paige was formally inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. He accepted the honor with humor and dignity, joining contemporaries Dave Bancroft Jake Beckley Chick Hafey Harry Hooper Joe Kelley Rube Marquard and George Weiss in the ceremony. Weiss and Bancroft were ill. Beckley and Kelley are deceased. Paige thanked Bill Veeck for signing him to his first major league contract.
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Oilers Crush Giants 35-6 in Exhibition Showdown
Houston built a 21-0 lead in the second quarter as Dick Shiner struggled at quarterback. Charlie Joiner starred with 132 receiving yards on eight catches and a 56-yard TD, while the Oilers’ defense forced a key fumble that led to a Webster return for six. Giants total offense finished at 110 yards as Tarkenton dispute loomed.
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Swimmers and Boxer Shine At Pan American Games
At Cali Colombia US swimmers shattered the world record in the 800 meter freestyle relay with a 7 45 8 clocking. Duane Bobick, a Navy quartermaster from Bowlus Minnesota, won the heavyweight championship by overwhelming Mexico's Joaquin Rocha to stop the bout before the third round.
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Major League Standings and Monday Night Games
Baseball standings and results highlight Monday nights with Boston over Detroit 12 11 and St Louis over Los Angeles 6 5 in night games. Tonight's schedule includes Baltimore Minnesota Detroit Milwaukee Cleveland Chicago Kansas City Washington Oakland Boston and more with several night matchups.
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Gobbler Yearbook Highlights From 1970 71 Sports
Tim Kirkland lent the Gobbler Yearbook and reveals honors. Mike Hall is Gobbler King Brenda Osterloh Queen with many favorites named. All District football selections include Leroy and Frank Wesley and others. Frank Wesley and Henry Sheppard made All-State. Cuero scored 200 110 in District 14 AAA and 55 in post season. next up basketball track and more. Alfonso Gonzales returns from vacation with two golf balls. Doug Rohan shares in the mood.
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Darrell Rangnow
Ricky Kasper
Charles Arndt
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Training the Veteran on the Job with GI Bill or MDTA
A brief overview explains how veterans can use the GI Bill or MDTA programs to fund on the job training. It outlines eligibility pathways, required certifications, and steps to enroll, highlighting potential limits and the importance of employer participation in approved training plans.
York Oil and Yorktown Pearl Beer Clash in 22-1 Softball Blowout
York Oil routed Yorktown Pearl Beer 22 to 1 in Mission Valley in the final league game. Toby Ohrt pitched four hitless innings with eight strikeouts. David Ohrt allowed two hits as York Oil piled up 22 runs, while Yorktown’s Pat Bomba was out with a tooth extraction and plays noted.
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Trevino Clears Emergency Surgery After Appendectomy
Golf great Lee Trevino was in good condition after emergency appendectomy in Truth or Consequences New Mexico. He was hospitalized after pains during a camping trip near Elephant Butte Reservoir. doctors Stoops and Becker reported a smooth recovery with no complications.
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Japan mulls inviting Nixon before China visit
Tokyo officials say no decision will be made until after Japan’s ambassador Nobuhiko Ushiba returns Aug 22. Noboru Takeshita, chief cabinet secretary, indicated a possible invitation for President Nixon ahead of his trip to Communist China.
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