All-Star clash sets stage for Blue and Ellis
Vida Blue starts for the American League against Dock Ellis in Detroit's Tiger Stadium as the 1971 All-Star Game unfolds. Blue brings a 17 3 record and aims to snap the AL's eight game skid, while Ellis faces criticism over starting role and race remarks amid a star studded lineup led by Mays Aaron Torre Stargell McCovey Bench.
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Detroit
Vida Blue
Dock Ellis
Nationals
Ellis
Blue
Tiger Stadium
Oakland
Sparky Anderson
Anderson
Pittsburgh
Willie Mays
San Francisco
Hank Aaron
Atlanta
St. Louis
Joe Torre
Willie Stargell
Willie McCovey
Johnny Bench
Cincinnati
Chicago Cubs
Glenn Beckett
New York Mets
Bud Harrelson
Edie Hart Suffers First Setback of Year in Swim Meet
Edie Hart of Decatur dives from the top in a forward pike during a Monday meet against Florence. Florence defeated Decatur 316 to 175, handing Decatur its first loss of the season.
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Decatur Swim Association
DSA
Edie Hart
Pike
Florence
Decatur
Tony Estes
War Hawks Sign Best Pole Vaulter Tyler Hamilton
Calhoun Junior College coach Bobby Franks announces the signing of Tyler Hamilton of Abilene High School as Calhoun's tenth track signee this year. Hamilton, brother of Tim Hamilton of Alabama, has posted 14 ft 3 in officially and 14 ft 8 in in practice, aiming to two years at Calhoun before Alabama.
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Larry Canterbury
Calhoun
Bobby Franks
War Hawks
Tyler Hamilton
Abilene
Tex
Hamilton
University of Alabama
Tim Hamilton
Franks
Abilene High School
Mike Morrow
Tyler
Alabama
State of
Texas
Calhoun Junior College
CJC
R. K. Hamilton
Vida Blue Named AL Starter for All Star Game
Oakland’s Vida Blue 22, the AL’s starting pitcher for the 42nd All Star Game, carries a superstition of two dimes and one penny per win this season. Joe Cronin presented a Liberty coin as the AL seeks to halt a midseason skid and close the series gap.
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Hal Bock
Associated Press
Detroit
Vida Blue
Oakland
Blue
Earl Weaver
Vida
Joe Cronin
Cronin
Liberty
Nationals
Des Moines
American Association
Pro Football Roundup Plimpton Hurt by Colts Camp
Pro Football Roundup notes actor author George Plimpton dislocated thumb and bloodied nose during Baltimore Colts camp. He may play four plays at quarterback in a preseason game versus the Detroit Lions if recovered. Johnny Unitas returns to full practice as Namath trains with Jets. Browns rookie Zelina injures hamstring. Saints players suffer heat exhaustion. Patriots sign six veterans including Hunt Antwine Webb Mahon Morris Funchess.
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Bert Rosenthanl
Associated Press
George Plimpton
Baltimore Colts
Baltimore
Plimpton
Colts
Detroit Lions
Lions
Johnny Unitas
Unitas
Joe Namath
New York Jets
University of Alabama
Beaver Falls
Namath
Jets
Cleveland
Hiram
Ohio
Larry Zelina
Browns
New Orleans Saints
Hattiesburg
Miss
Dave Szymakowski
Val Golmant
Jess Lewis
Jim Cox
New England Patriots
University of Massachusetts
Jim Hunt
Houston Antwine
Don Webb
Art MceMahon
Jon Morris
Tom Funchess
Bench May Not Start as All Star Catcher
Detroit AP Bench says his injured left wrist may force him to concede the National League catching job to Manny Sanguillen of Pittsburgh. Bench notes Sanguillen has a stronger season while reporters say Manny is a steady performer and deserving to start. Bench adds last year he batted .325 with 61 RBIs and now is hitting .7319.
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Detroit
Johnny Bench
Pittsburgh
Manny Sanguillen
Bench
Cincinnati Reds
Sanguillen
Carrihé
Manny
Joe Namath Eyes Return and Rain Forecast Skill
Joe Namath, Jets quarterback, aims to regain the pro title after injuring his wrist last season. He trained at Alabama to recover range of motion and jokes his wrist now forecasts rain, though he remains unsure about the superstition. Namath plans to join Jets veterans at camp, with Beaver Falls awaiting his return.
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Tuscaloosa
Ala
Joe Namath
New York Jets
Alabama
Beaver Falls
Jets
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Edie
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Knorr
Bobby Herbert
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