Rookie Hurler Slayback Shuts Out Rangers 5-1
Detroit rookie Bill Slayback thrived on the range against Texas, tossing a five hitter with 13 strikeouts and four on Frank Howard. Manager Billy Martin praised the 24 year old after Detroit’s 5-1 win. Slayback improved to 4-3 with a 1.70 ERA.
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Hunter falls in Olympic trials by Bobby Hunter’s loss
Fort Worth AP report by Denner Freeman notes convict Bobby Lee Hunter faced loss of his temporary freedom amid the U S Olympic Boxing Trials pressure. The story references baseball coverage on Page B-2.
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Notable quotes and events in sports and golf plans
The column surveys Hank Aaron on playing for one team after tying Babe Ruth, Luman Harris on Denny McLain’s strikeouts, and Bear Bryant on Auburn. It notes Point Mallard Golf Committee planning August events, the Civitan and Decatur tournaments, and the Southeastern AAU swimming championships. Also covered are The Daily Dudes loss, Steve McGee’s college path, and 61.5 hours of ABC Olympic coverage with other sports notes and boxing trials leading to Munich.
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Bowles
Minn
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Daniel Meyer Coliseum
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Bobick
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Army
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Sacramento
Calif
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Smith, U.S. Eye Net Finals Win
The United States led by Stan Smith meets Chile in the Davis Cup American Zone finals on slow clay in Santiago. The three day event includes four singles and one doubles, with Spain vs Czechoslovakia awaiting the European Zone winner in Barcelona. Harold Solomon and Patricio Cornejo join Smith in singles, while Smith teams with Erick Van Billen for Saturday doubles.
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Murtaugh Names Remainder of National League Star Squad
SAN FRANCISCO. Danny Murtaugh named 11 players to complete the 28 man National League All-Star team in Atlanta next Tuesday. The selections include Cesar Cedeno Houston Billy Williams Chicago Manny Sanguillen Pittsburgh plus hitters Beckert Colbert Santo Speier Brock Mays Oliver and Willie Williams. Managers Fox and Schoendienst will coach.
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