Bitterness and Hope In Wichita
Wichita State football united by tragedy from the 1970 plane crash that killed 31, including coach and 14 players. Surviving players and new coach Bob Seaman focus on a rebuilt program, calling 1970 a second season while aiming for a stronger 1971 campaign.
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William and Mary defense surprises coach in early drills
In early practices for Southern Conference defending champion William and Mary, coach Lou Holtz finds the defense outperforming the offense. Holtz notes the unit is young but shows promise as he shifts players around. Furman also reports two pad sessions after three days of light workouts with coach Bob King saying both defense and offense need work before the Sept. 11 opener.
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Boxing Bouts Reported From Three Cities
Fight results show Jose Gonzalez of Puerto Rico stopping Oc Tavio Romero in Caracas Venezuela after seven rounds. In New Bedford Paul Cardoza outpoints Cleo Daniels in ten rounds. Tampa reports East Carolina’s Joe Burns dominating Jersey City’s Jimmy Dupr in a light bout.
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Joe Burns
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Oleans
Reds rehiring extends Sparky Anderson and staff for 1972
Cincinnati Reds announce the rehiring of manager Sparky Anderson and his entire coaching staff for the 1972 season. Terms of Anderson’s one year contract were not disclosed. Also signed were coaches Alex Grammas Ted Kluszewski George Scherger and Larry Shepard.
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War memories and daily life in Saigon described by veteran
Littles recalls hostile helicopter rides and a 135 degree heat basketball game with soldiers. He notes Vietnamese life under war, street sleeping and rising prices aimed at Americans, and fears about local water and fruit. He believes locals would adapt if left to grow their rice, regardless of government.
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Baseball Standings and Schedule Snapshot
Major and minor league style update with standings by division and upcoming games. Highlights include Pittsburgh lead in NL East, San Francisco and Los Angeles atop the NL West, and a full slate of Tuesday and Wednesday matchups across American and National leagues featuring Oakland California Chicago Minnesota Kansas City Milwaukee Cleveland Detroit Washington New York Baltimore Boston Montreal Chicago New York St Louis San Diego Cincinnati Los Angeles Houston Atlanta San Francisco.
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American League Batting and Pitching Leaders Snapshot
Major League Leaders show Olivera Minneapolis leading batting average at .355 over Murcer New York with 82 runs and Tovar Minnesota 161 hits. Killebrew Minnesota leads RBIs at 94 while Patek Kansas City tops steals with 46. Pitching leader Dobson Oakland records 13 decisions and 3.67 ERA, with McNally Baltimore at 164 strikeouts.
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Baseball season leaders and standout performers in 1972
Team and player leaders listed include Torre St Louis batting average 361 with 189 hits and 112 RBIs, Beckert Chicago 178 hits, Stargell Pittsburgh 42 homers, Brock Houston 106 runs and 28 stolen bases, Morgan and Gullett traded lines with 14 steals, Seaver Yankees 26 strikeouts and Jenkins 217.
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Pro Football Scoreboard and Friday Schedule
Pro Football Scoreboard reports Kansas City 21 New York Jets 16 as the only completed game. Friday night games include Dallas at Baltimore and San Diego at Los Angeles with 9 and 11 p.m. starts.
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Minor League Scores Roundup From Carolina League Night
Salem beat Lynchburg 6 to 2 while Peninsula triumphed 4 to 3 over Winston-Salem. Rocky Mount and Patigen tied 3 to 1, and Winston edged Raleigh-Durham 5 to 3.
Stram Seeks Chiefs Return to World Title in 1970
Chiefs coach Hank Stram pledges to move the ball as Kansas City rebuilds after 1970 setback. Len Dawson anchors an improved passing attack while Stram reshapes the lineup to replace Mays and Arbanas. The defense, led by Johnny Robinson, remains rugged as the Chiefs aim for the AFC West and a title bid.
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