Aaron Homer Sparks National League All Star Victory
Henry Aaron hit a two run homer off Gaylord Perry to give the National League a 2 1 lead, Cookie Rojas followed with a two run shot, and Joe Morgan drove in the winning run in the 10th as the NL beat the American League 4 3 in extras. Morgan earned the MVP after a 10th inning RBI double.
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Atlanta
Gaylord Perry
Indians
Jim Palmer
Orioles
Wilbur Wood
White Sox
Palmer
Wood
Perry
Henry Aaron
Aaron
Babe Ruth
Henry
Nationals
Earl Weaver
Americans
Cookie Rojas
Royals
Cookie
Weaver
Rod Carew
Bill Stoneman
Expos
Rojas
Joe Morgan
Cincinnati
Dave McNally
McNally
Morgan
WHA raids NHL retirees hit Bruins and stars
The WHA continues its raid on the NHL signing Bruins Gerry Cheevers and Ted Green for the Cleveland Crusaders and New England Whalers respectively. Maurice Richard joins Quebec Nordiques as coach and Paul Shmuer reportedly signs with Cleveland while Derek Sanderson negotiates with Philadelphia.
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World Hockey Association
National Hockey League
NHL
Boston Bruins
Bruins
Derek Sanderson
Philadelphia Blazers
Maurice
Richard
Montreal Canadiens
Quebec Les Nordiques
Oakland Tribune
Cleveland Wha
Paul Shmur
NHL California Golden Seals
Cleveland
Blazers
Sanderson
Bruin
Philadelphi
Cheevers
All-Star Football Opener Sets Stage For Cowboys Clash
In Chicago the 39th All-Star Football Game pits Nebraska coached by Bob Devaney against the favored Dallas Cowboys. Jerry Tagge QB leads the Cornhuskers with Van Brownson backing, while Roger Staubach and a deep Cowboys lineup loom strong. The game opens the NFL preseason slate with ABC-TV coverage at 9 p.m. EDT.
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Nebraska
Bob Devaney
Dallas Cowboys
Nebraska Stars
Jerry Tagge
Devaney
Northwestern
Chicago Bears
St. Louis Cardinals
Cowboys
Cornhusker
van Brownson
Landry
Roger Staubach
Bob Hayes
Lance Alworth
Duane Thomas
Cal Hill
Walt Garrison
Canton
Ohio
Kansas City
New York Giants
Chiefs
Giants
NFL Hall of Fame
Gino Marchetti
Baltimore
Ollie Matson
Los Angeles
Clarence
Parker
Brooklyn Dodgers
Lamar Hunt
AFL
Philadelphia
Doug Woodlief
Green Bay
Houston
Walter Highsmith
Jim Marshall
Minnesota
Big 7 All Stars Baseball Team Named
From the Big 7 All-Stars roster, players include Bronco and youth standouts along with Roger Gravatt Darryl Mitchell David Johnson Steve Rose Joey Coxwell Terry Hill Jerry Stephenson Bill Bradford and William in a team photo lineup.
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Bronco
Big 7
Roger Gravatt
Darryl Mitchell
David Johnson
Steve Rose
Joey Coxwell
Terry Hill
Jerry Stephenson
Bill Bradford
William
Palmer reprimanded by LPGA for comments on Blalock case
The LPGA executive board reprimanded Sandra Palmer for defending Jane Blalock amid Blalock s $5 million lawsuit against the organization. LPGA president Cynthia Sullivan said Palmer owed an apology for statements hurting members. Blalock, suspended for a year for alleged improprieties, filed suit in Atlanta federal court. a judge allowed her to continue playing until resolution.
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Ladies Professional Golf Association
Sandra Palmer
Jane Blalock
LPGA
Cynthia Sullivan
Miss
Miss Palmer
Miss Blalock
Louisville
U.S. District Court
Decatur Girl Advances After Opening Golf Match
Carel Pollock of Decatur defeated Kim Kelly of Birmingham on Thursday in the Junior State Girls Golf Tournament. Pollock advances to face Debbie Nelson of Mobile, while Kim Evans of Decatur is eliminated by Rebecca Jorday of Tuscaloosa.
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Mobile
Carel Pollock
Decatur
Kim Kelly
Birmingham
Debbie Nelson
Kim Evans
Rebecca Jorday
Tuscaloosa
Krenkel Leads State Amateur in Montgomery
Charles Krenkel of Birmingham shot three under par to lead the State Amateur after the first round at Montgomery Country Club. Dr Sonny Holt Birmingham and Jim Brennan Jr Dothan tied for second at 68, with a group two strokes back and defending champion Jackie Cummings Tuscaloosa at 76.
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Montgomery
Ala
Charles Krenkel
Birmingham
Montgomery Country Club
Sonny Holt
Jim Brennan Jr
Dothan
Krenkel
Phil Hancock
Greenville
Billy Pomery
Point Clear
Lange Wallack
Tommy Burns
Selma
Jackie Cummings
Tuscaloosa
Hayes Signs with Houston Bullets after Trade
AP reports Elvin Hayes, ex Houston Rockets star traded to Baltimore, has agreed to terms with the Washington Bullets. The former University of Houston All American was reported to have reached a contract agreement on Thursday.
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Houston
Elvin Hayes
Houston Rockets
Baltimore
University of Houston
Aaron Coody Lead in PGA National Team Championship
Veterans Tommy Aaron and Charles Coody led after a 62 opening round in the 72 hole event at Laurel Valley Golf Club. Arnold Palmer and Jack Lewis posted 66 as Nicklaus withdrew, with Palmer tied for fifth at five under par. Others led by Steve Oppermann and Chuck Rotar with 64 while Green and McLendon were at 65.
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Ligonier, Pa
Tommy Aaron
Charles Coody
Arnold Palmer
Bert Yancey
Yancey
Aaron
Coady
Palmer
Jack Lewis
Jack Nicklaus
Nicklaus
Laurel Valley Golf Club
Lewis
Wake Forest
Steve Oppermann
Chuck Rotar
Alabama
Hubert Green
Mac McLendon
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