Gibson to Start All Star Game Despite Reluctance
Bob Gibson reluctantly agrees to start for the National League in the 43rd All Star Game at Atlanta Stadium against Jim Palmer of the American League before a sellout crowd of 52,744. He says he would rather pitch one inning in relief to protect his regular-season rotation, while NL manager Danny Murtaugh pins him as the starter. The lineup features Hank Aaron and Johnny Bench among others as the NL seeks a 7-5 edge. the AL counters with Rod Carew Bobby Murcer and Carl Yastrzemski in a power-filled attack.
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All Star Baseball Headline Totals and Upcoming Games
The Hope Star page lists standings with teams like Pittsburgh New York St. Louis Chicago Montreal Philadelphia and Cincinnati, plus batting and pitching leaders. It notes All Star at Atlanta with Wednesday and Thursday games including St Louis at Montreal and New York at Pittsburgh and San Francisco at Atlanta and Los Angeles at Houston.
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U S Davis Cup team heads to Barcelona for Spain clash
The United States Davis Cup squad travels to Barcelona to face Spain, European champion, after a 5 0 victory over Chile in the American Zone finals. Spain had clinched the European series against Czechoslovakia, with a second inter zone final to follow Romania versus Australia. The U S must win both inter zone ties to retain the cup, last held in 1968.
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Solunar Tables Schedule From Knight's Tables
Solunar Periods are printed from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES. Plan your outings to fish in good territory or hunt in good cover during these times to catch the best sport each day offers.
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Nance Traded to Eagles in NFL Player Moves
Former Patriots fullback Jim Nance is traded to the Philadelphia Eagles for an undisclosed 1973 draft pick after clashes over playing style and salary. Nance, 29, had 1,458 AFL rushing yards in 1966 but slipped to 468 last season and says he can regain 1,000 yards with more carries.
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Durocher steps aside as Cubs manager in surprise move
Atlanta AP Leo Durocher has stepped aside as Chicago Cubs manager after 1966 turning them from last to pennant contenders. Whitey Lockman named to revive the club while Durocher may work on a consulting basis. Cubs sit 4th in NL East, 10 games back.
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Arkansas Racing Commission suspends Southland franchise
The Arkansas Racing Commission voted to suspend Southland Racing Corp.’s franchise for its West Memphis greyhound track. Suspension takes effect 15 days after the principal stockholder’s federal conviction becomes final. Emprise Corp. of Buffalo, NY, appealed. The hearing on revoking the franchise will continue until the appeal is settled.
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Hope Team Advances To District Final In Smackover Showdown
Hope travels to Smackover and wins 13 6 to reach the district finals against the Arkadelphia Smackover winner. Robert Smith pitched six innings. Alan Moore Stan Harris Britt Henry Wayne East and Rufus Herndon each had two hits. Scott Rowland hit his first homer of the season. Hope junior Legion drops 5 4 in 13 innings to Sheridan. Jimmy Dale Fincher and Bill Rowland homered. Hope set to play Benton tonight at 8 00 in Sheridan after beating Benton 6 2 earlier.
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Reds manager says bribe was a prank
Cincinnati Reds manager Sparky Anderson says the reported bribe attempt on pitcher Wayne Simpson in Pittsburgh was a prank and baseball is too clean for fixers. Simpson recounted a call from someone calling himself Louie offering $2,000 to have Bob Robertson homer in the sixth. Robertson hit safely but was out at second. Bench reportedly also received a similar call.
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Heintzelmans clutch hit lifts Travelers over Brewers
Arkansas Travelers edged San Antonio Brewers 6-5 in Texas League action as Tom Heintzelman collected five hits including a bases loaded single in the eighth. His sharp single tied the score and Tommy Thompson scored the winning run when he slid home, dislodging the ball from catcher Jerry Mantle. Heintzelman had five of Arkansas 12 hits.
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