All-Star Game: NL Dominates AL 7-1 as Williams Criticizes Size
In Kansas City, Dick Williams admitted the American League was overmatched as the National League won 7-1. Sparky Anderson praised the NL's strength and suggested expanding rosters to 35 players per league amid positive remarks on All-Star treatment despite boos for Williams.
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Bob Jones
Associated Press
Kansas City
Dick Williams
Sparky Anderson
Williams
Anderson
Ken Rappoport
Cincinnati Reds
Bonds
All-Stars top American League in 7-1 All-Star Game
National League defeats American League 7-1 at Royals Stadium as Sparky Anderson wins first All-Star after multiple losses. Johnny Bench Hank Aaron Bobby Bonds power NL offense with MVP Bonds. Bonds, Bench and Morgan drive key hits and homers while Anderson enjoys victory and NL extend series lead.
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Nationals
Johnny Bench
Bobby Bonds
Willie Davis
Reggie Jackson
Amos Otis
Americans
Vikings scratch two more from roster
Karl Kassulke is seriously injured in a motorcycle crash near Minnetonka. The Vikings face many openings as retirements and holdouts thin their roster. Other NFL moves include Lance Rentzel's season suspension and Thomas joining the Washington Redskins camp.
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Earl Gerheim
Associated Press
Minnesota Vikings
Karl Kassulke
Kassulke
Minnetonka
Minn
Lance Rentzel
Los Angeles
NFL
Pete Rozelle
Rentzel
Bonds Davis All Star heroes in Kansas City
Bob Bonds and Willie Davis emerged as standout reserves in the 44th All Star game in Kansas City. Though not chosen as starters by national balloting, both players left the crowd of 40,849 with lasting impressions of their performance and poise. Bonds, pride of the San Francisco club, and Davis solidified their reputations with powerful showings behind the plate and in the field.
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Royals Stadium
Anderson
Reds
Nationals
Cincinnati
Pete Rose
Joe Morgan
Cesar Cedeno
Hank Aaron
Morgan
Bonds
Homer
Davis
San Francisco
Robert Moore
Associated Press
Kansas City
Bobby Bonds
Willie Davis
San
West and Fast divisions stay led after Texas League wins
San Antonio and Memphis maintained their West and Fast division leads with strong offenses and solid pitching. Jeff Newman homered as San Antonio routed Midland 9-2, while Benny Ayala and Terry Deremer powered Memphis past Shreveport 7-1. El Paso beat Amarillo 9-4 to stay close to San Antonio, and Alexandria at Arkansas was postponed due to the All-Star game. In All-Star action, Bonds and Davishit two run homers as NL crushed AL 7-1, Bonds and Davis noted as co-heroes. Aaron praised Bonds while manager Sparky Anderson pushed for Bonds to play.
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Associated Press
San Antonio
Memphis
Jeff Newman
Midland
Benny Ayala
Terry Deremer
Aces
Shreveport
el Paso
Amarillo
Alexandria
Arkansas
Hank Aaron
Atlanta Braves
Bonds
Aaron
Babe Ruth
Sparky Anderson
Giants
Bobby
Magnolia Panthers Upset Texarkana In Legion Field Clash
Magnolia Panthers shocked Texarkana 13 to 8 at Legion Field behind Mike Crumpler who doubled twice and hit a three run homer while scoring five. Texarkana's Youngblood added a solo homer. Tonight Texarkana plays El Dorado Camden winner at 6 30 and Hope Legion faces Magnolia with a probable Hope lineup.
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Mike Crumpler
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el Dorado Camden
Solunar Tables Plan for best daily sport periods
The schedule of Solunar Periods printed here comes from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES. Readers are advised to plan days to fish in favorable territories or hunt in good cover during these times to maximize sport opportunities each day.
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Richard Alden Knight
All-Star Football Guy Aims to Spark All-Stars Victory
Ray Guy of Southern Mississippi enters the 40 year All-Star series as a premier punter and kicker. His record includes a 44.7 punting average over three seasons, 51 of 59 extra points, 25 of 59 field goals, and a 61 yard NCAA record boot. The All-Stars face the Dolphins at Soldier Field in Chicago with 55,000 fans expected. the game will be televised by ABC.
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Dolphins
Miami
Csonka
Dolphin
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Jake Scott
Shula
Scott
Jerry Liska
Associated Press
Chicago
Ray Guy
Miami Dolphins
Soldier Field
Guy
Mississippi
Southern California
John McKay
Otto Graham
Green Bay Packers
Bob Jencks
Ohio
Bebby Conrad
Texas A&m
Detroit Lions
Ohio State
Tad Weed
Cleveland Browns
Bert Jones
Louisiana State
Joe Ferguson
Arkansas
Purdue
Otis Arm
Weiskopf Returns to Action in Canadian Open
Tom Weiskopf, the British Open champion, headlines the $175,000 Canadian Open Golf Championship. The 72-hole event starts Thursday at Richelieu Valley Golf Club with a $35,000 first prize and strong international players vying for prestige just below the majors. Jack Nicklaus planned to play but stayed home with Barbara awaiting a fifth child.
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Bob Green
Associated Press
Montreal
Tom Weiskopf
Richelieu Valley Golf Club
Canada
Jack Nicklaus
Barbara
Evert Leads As No 1 Seed In US Lawn Tennis Tourney
Eighteen year old Chris Evert returns to Cleveland as the top seed at the Marie O Clark Memorial event with Wimbledon finals loss to Billie Jean King still fresh in mind. The Fort Lauderdale, Florida native remains poised after a Wightman Cup win and a noted clash with Margaret Court. Evert says she is eager to compete and not optimistic about a Riggs match.
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Chris Evert
Marie O. Clark
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Everett
U.S
Great Britain
Little Miss Cool
Billie Jean King
Miss Evert
Mrs. King
Margaret Court
Horse sale shatters all records in Keeneland auction
Lexington AP report says Keeneland sale of 350 yearlings brought 19.8 million dollars, an average of 56 814 dollars per horse. Claiborne Farms sold 18 yearlings for 2.3 million, led by a 600,000 dollar colt bid by a Japanese syndicate, amid record bidding and a high price for a Bold Ruler progeny.
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Bob Coopen
Associated Press
Lexington, Ky
Keeneland
Claiborne Farms
Leslie Combsll
Bold Ruler
Thomas Cooper
James Scully
Cooper
Soviets win track and field meet in Minsk duel
The Soviet Union defeated the United States 121 to 112 in a two day track and field meet led by Olympic stars. Mary Decker, 14, upset in the 800 meters while Martha Watson set an American long jump record at 21 feet 7 inches. Steve Williams won the 200 meters as Yevgeny Gavarilenko beat Jim Bolding in the 400 meters.
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U.S.S.R
Mary Decker
Soviet Union
Miss Decker
Garden Grove
Calif
Niele Labaite
Martha Watson
Long Beach
Steve Williams
Yevgeny Gavarilenko
Jim Bolding
Oklahoma City
Baseball Standings and All Star Game Notes From 1973
National League leads with St Louis Chicago Pittsburgh and Philadelphia atop the East. All Star Game 7 to 1 favored NL over AL. Texas League standings show Memphis Shreveport San Antonio El Paso Amarillo and Midland in tight races with recent results listed.
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New York
Los Angeles
Cincinnati
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Houston
Atlanta
San Diego
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