Hank Aaron Surprised by All Star Selection in 1960s Era
Hank Aaron, batting about .236, was stunned to learn he edged Willie Mays for the Braves outfield spot as Pete Rose and Curt Flood led the vote. Aaron, 499 career homers, eyed 600 as the next milestone while remarks on his All Star record and wind effects at different parks framed his reflection.
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Falcons Sign 32 Rookies for Camp Despite Strikes
Atlanta Falcons report 32 of 36 rookies will attend training camp in Johnson City Tennessee starting Saturday, with four unreachable. Veteran Sam Williarte heads to persuade rookies amid owners pension dispute delaying workouts. UFC USGA event noted follows: junior amateur golf championship set for July 30 through August 3 at The Country Club in Brookline Massachusetts.
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ISL Roundup: Rebels, Birmingham sweep to tighten pennant race
The Montgomery Rebels beat Asheville 3-2 as Bob Reed escaped a bases loaded jam in the second. Birmingham swept Savannah 5-0 and 6-1 behind Rollie Fingers two hit effort. Charlotte edged Evansville 6-5 on Jim Jenkins fourth hit with two on in the ninth.
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Braves Open Series With Los Angeles
The Atlanta Braves begin the second half of the season hosting the Los Angeles Dodgers as Hank Aaron eyes his 500th career home run in his 2,200th game. Manager Lyman Harris seeks a long hot stretch to reclaim a pennant shot while the Cardinals pace the National League. Phil Niekro will start for Atlanta against Claude Osteen.
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Golf Returns To Milwaukee Open Opens In Wisconsin
Milwaukee hosts the Greater Milwaukee Open returning after seven years with 143 pros and one amateur teeing off for a $200000 purse at North Shore County Club. Four pros tied the course record of 69 during pro am play and 19 more broke par as Steve Opperman teamed with two Wisconsin amateurs to win the event in best ball.
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Duke Faces QB Gap After Woodall Suspension
Duke University loses senior quarterback Al Woodall after a cheating conviction and suspension. Coach Tom Harp will rely on three sophomores Dave Trice Leo Hart and Andy Short to lead the offense this season as Woodall appeals. Woodall plans to join Richmond Roadrunners in the Atlantic Coast Football League.
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Marquez wins four at River Downs sets track record
Carlos Marquez rode four winners at River Downs to set a track record with 69 wins. The AP report notes suspensions tied to a cheating investigation and that Duke football players, including Woodall and Pete Schafer, were among those suspended or facing disciplinary action.
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