DiMaggio Recollects 56-Game Hit Streak at Old Timers Game
Joe DiMaggio, now 56, appears in the Yankees Old Timers Game in pinstripes with No. 5 on his back. He recalls his 56-game hitting streak begun May 15, 1941, ended July 17 after Kenny Keltner robbed him twice, with Lou Boudreau and others involved in the double play.
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Herschel Nissenson
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Chicago
Edgar Smith
Cleveland
al Milnar
Joe Krakauskas
al Smith
Jim Bagby Jr
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Lou Boudreau
Have-Nots Threaten Western Open as Trevino Struggles
Golf’s have-nots lead the Western Open with Bruce Crampton shooting 66 to top the field as Lee Trevino, after wins at the U S Canadian and British Opens, stumbles with a 74 placing him eight behind the leader. The event at Olympia Fields pursues a 70 qualifiers cut with a $30 000 prize supporting the Chick Evans Caddy Scholarship fund.
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Phil Rodgers
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Fairway Flyers
Billy Casper
Chick Evans
World premiere tickets go on sale for film GP
Tickets for the world premiere are priced at 10 and 2 dollars with 502 seat options. Namath Bryant and Jordan will be honored at a Saturday reception Aug 7. Namath travels from Tampa and will attend with producer Larry Spangler along with stars including Elam Strode Hardin and George. Denys McCoy directed on location in Rome and the film is rated GP.
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Alabama
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Auburn
Top NASCAR finishers at Islip 250 race at Islip Speedway
Top 10 finishers with hometowns and cars listed led by Richard Petty from Randleman North Carolina in a 1971 Plymouth. Friday Hassler of Chattanooga Tennessee placed second driving a 1970 Chevrolet. Bobby Allison from Hueytown Alabama started third in a 1971 Ford.
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Tenn
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Bobby Allison
Huetytown
Ala
Ford
G. C. Spencer
Bluff City
James Hylton
Inman
S.C
E. C. Hessert
Trenton
N.J
Dodge
Dick May
Brownville
Cecil Gordon
Arden
Mercury
Jake Thomas
Christianburg
Walt Ballard
Charlotte
Dixie Senior Stars to Open Tournament in Albertville
Dixie Senior Stars coaches R. H. Parks and Scott McClanahan with manager A. D. Ashertt and players Tony Sharpe Mike Morris Stewart Roby Rickie Stokes Steve Murphree Mark will visit Albertville Saturday to begin play in the Decatur Dixie Senior League All-Stars tournament.
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Decatur Dixie
South A-2A All Star roster features Barnes Rothschild and eight others
Ronnie Joe Barnes of Abbeville is named Class 2A MVP and William Rothschild is Class A outstanding player for the South squad chosen to play in Tuscaloosa. The team includes Barrow Reeves Stallworth Graves Jackson Carmichael Searight Hunter and others, with Carmichael leading scoring at 38.2 ppg and Searight at 21 ppg.
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Abbeville
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Clayton
Bill Mack Stallworth
Monroe Training
Cold Springs
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Blaine Jackson
Montgomery St. Jude
Harvey Carmichael
Snow Hill
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Plunkett Signs with Patriots as NFL Camp Opened
The Associated Press reports Jim Plunkett agreed to a multi year contract with the New England Patriots in Chicago as he prepares for the College All Stars game against Baltimore. Patriots GM Upton Bell disclosed few details. Meanwhile Chargers star Mike Garrett seeks higher pay and Giants acquire Roland Lakes from 49ers.
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Hartselle and Limestone County Engage in Scoring Battle
Hartselle opened the scoring in the first as Blankenship led with four hits and scored on Ward ground out. Limestone County answered with Mark Johnson driving in Britton and Jackson. The game featured late rallies and an offensive burst in the seventh, with Hartselle prevailing despite six Limestone errors.
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Murphy
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Limestone
Dodgers blank Braves as Osteen dominates in 6–0 victory
Thursday Stars highlight Claude Osteen of the Dodgers limiting Atlanta to six hits in a 6–0 win. Rico Petrocelli of the Red Sox belted a three run homer in the 13th inning to break a scoreless duel and give Boston a 3–0 win over the Twins.
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Hartselle-HR Butch Blanken rein 2B Blankenship 2
Limestone County 1B James Newby and Mike Jackson lead with others like Roger Evans and Kent Murphy in a fragmented box score style summary. Team names and positions appear in a rush of OCR readable items.
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Blankenship
Mike Ward
Mike Long
Danny Gilbert
Jerry Hart
Andy Smith
Mark Lindsey
Limestone Co
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Mike Jackson
Roger Evans
Mark Johnson
Mike George
Ronnie Collins
Kent Murphy
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