Curve ball ends Carlton's win streak in Braves loss
Philadelphia ace Steve Carlton saw his 15 game win streak end when Atlanta edged the Phillies 2-1 on Dusty Baker and Mike Lum RBI hits. Carlton, who had not lost since May 30, allowed nine hits while knuckleballer Phil Niekro matched him with 10 strikeouts. Beauchamp powered the Mets to a 4-2 victory over Houston on his 33rd birthday with two homers.
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Riva Ridge Accused of Being Drugged in Monmouth Race
Owner alleges the famed Riva Ridge was given a tranquilizer after finishing fourth in the Monmouth Invitational Handicap. FBI involvement follows public claims by Mrs. John Tweedy of Meadow Stable. Blood and urine tests reportedly showed traces of phenothiazine.
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Colts Polit Chiefs Fall In Preseason Clash
Baltimore Colts defeated the previously unbeaten Kansas City Chiefs 23 17 in a Monday preseason game. Johnny Unitas exited with a neck injury, Marty Domres led Baltimore, and Rick Volk key plays helped set up scoring drives while Boris ShlaPak and Ray May contributed on offense.
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Chargers Face Tough Season in AFC West
San Diego, after Coach Harland Svare’s 18 trades, enters 1972 as a stronger, more balanced team with upgraded offense and revamped defense. Offense gains include Duane Thomas and Cid Edwards joining QB John Hade. Jones and Aldridge anchor a new front four. Schedule opens with Oakland, Baltimore, Miami, Detroit, Kansas City, then Dallas.
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Aggies promote freshmen to first unit in drills
Texas A M began two a day pads sessions with two freshmen moving into the top unit Earnest Bubba Bean from Kir vyille and Richard Osborne from San Antonio Lee taking key roles Bean moved up after John Bounds left for personal reasons Carl Roaches backed Osborne at No 2 receiver Lettermen Tommy Goodwin and Bill Yocum chose to forego final seasons Texas Tech opened drills under coach Jim Carlen in 90 degree heat with two a days planned until August 28.
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Bubba) Bean
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Gobes Runs Olympic Village Kitchen for 12000 Guests
Hans Gobes directs food services for Munich 1972 Olympic Village with a staff of 971 in a 3,300-seat dining hall. He plans meals for 12,000 diners daily using 42 tons of beef, 630,000 soft drinks, and one million eggs. He notes athletes’ diverse tastes and that France requests rare steaks while meals run from 5:30 a.m. to 1 a.m.
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Solunar Tables From Knight's Almanac Guide Fishing Times
Solunar periods guide daily outdoor plans from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES. Plan days to fish in good territory or hunt in good cover to catch the best sport each day offers.
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Hope Parks to Sponsor Slow-Pitch Tourney at Key Field
The Hope Parks and Recreation Department sponsors a slow-pitch softball tournament at Key Field in Fair Park from August 21 to 29. Twelve teams enter a double elimination format including two each from Delight and Prescott, one from Nashville, and seven from Hope. An all-male field includes one girls team. Games run 6 to 9 p.m. on Aug 21-22 with four games per night, three games nightly Thu-Sat and on the following Mon-Tue. Trophies go to the top two teams. spectators free.
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Africans and Black Americans threaten Olympic walkout over Rhodesia
In Munich the head of Africa's Supreme Council for Sports said all black American track athletes agreed to join Africans in a boycott if Rhodesia competes. IOC leaders sought a solution as Rhodesia's status divided officials, while Black African nations insisted there be no compromise. Jean-Claude Ganga read a signed statement from American black track athletes affirming alliance with their African brothers.
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Gibson Leads Cards to 4-0 Win Over Dodgers
Bob Gibson scattered seven hits and Bernie Carbo hit his fourth homer as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-0. Gibson improved to 14-7 with six strikeouts and two walks in the night game.
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Fischer protests noise at world chess championship
Bobby Fischer filed a protest letter to referee Lothar Schmid over audience noise in Reykjavik auditorium. With a 9 1/2 to 6 1/2 lead, Fischer warned he may forfeit game 17 or the match if noise persists. Schmid will decide if the game proceeds tonight.
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Baseball Standings and Scores Roundup with Highlights
Major league standings show Pittsburgh and Cincinnati leading NL divisions with strong hitting from Stargell and Cedeno while Carlton and Seaver top pitching lists. Yankees and Mets earn scattered wins as Houston and Montreal drop in alternates. notable notes include a Spaceport Open golf event and a jockey injury in Saskatoon.
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Detroit Loses to Oakland in Key AL Race Update
HAL BOCK reports Detroit fell 5-1 to Oakland as Baltimore beat California 3-1, shrinking the Tigers’ lead to a half game atop the AL East. New York remains 1½ games back, while Boston closed to within three and Oakland moved a half game ahead of Chicago in the West. Rudi led Oakland with four hits as Campaneris started the rally.
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