Lincoln University signs three out-of-state basketball players
Lincoln University announces that three incoming freshmen will join the basketball team in 1971-72. Two players come from Akron, Ohio, and one from Fairfield High in Birmingham, Alabama. Larry Avery and Larry Wright join after standout high school seasons, with Avery averaging 18.8 points and 61.2 percent shooting and Wright about 34 points per game along with 13 rebounds each. Dwight Jordan from Fairfield High will bring 13.2 points and 14 rebounds per game, and is brother to Lincoln football starter Walter Jordan.
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Blass slows Cardinals to steady Pirates drive
St. Louis fell behind as Steve Blass regained slider control and mix of fastball and curve to halt the St. Louis Cardinals. He allowed seven hits while improving his record to 6-3 and retired 14 consecutive batters before a tense sixth inning in the NL East race.
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Baseball Standings and Highlights From A Busy Night
The Cardinals loaded the bases with none out but scored only one on Ted Simmons’ sacrifice fly. Blaaaz praised the slider as the big pitch, while the Pirates beat the Cubs to tighten their NL lead. Montreal’s Morton tamed San Francisco as Bateman and Hunt sparked a 3-1 Expos win.
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San Francisco Giants
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Expos
San Francisco
Babe Ruth seniors resume action tonight at Babe Ruth Field
Babe Ruth seniors return play tonight with Vern Selimeyer optimistic about Spalding returning while Spalding aims to throw hard similar to Greg Sharp. AG faces Great Central in a 6:36 night opener as Spalding may pitch despite a blood infection. Spalding and Selmeyer have teamed before with McBassine in college league play.
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Jefferson City Ban Johnson Bears win non-league game 7 5
Jefferson City Ban Johnson Bears defeated Linn 7-5 at Vivian Field in a non-league softball game. Bill Gardner started, gave up four runs on five hits, with Russell Lehman hitting a two run homer. Dennis Deichler led the Bears with three hits in five trips as the game went to the eighth inning before key RBIs by Kim Wilhelm and George set the final margin. The Bears, now 3-0 in District Eight play and 63 overall, head to Mile for a doubleheader Saturday. the Legion will also travel to Columbia for a District Eight matchup Sunday. The Rippeto Invitational Softball Tournament unfolds Saturday at Vivian and Duensing fields, featuring Springfield Scenic Riley and other teams.
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Nicklas Lifts 67 to Lead Lions Tourney Qualifiers
Ken Nicklas shot 67 to top 29 qualifiers at Hough Park Golf Course securing a spot in the Lions Tourney. Other scorers include Jim Gevecker 70, Paul Booser 72, Erhardt 72, with multiple players in Flights A B C and D posting 75 to 96s as the field lines up for tee off Saturday morning.
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Hough Park
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Paul Booser
Erhardt
Flight A
John Blackman
Alan Lightfoot
Mike Michelson
Mark Rikerson
Mike Roling
John Rose
Harry Rudder
Russell Trippensee
Jan Alexander
Gary Bushko
Dennis Crutts
Gary Golson
Bil Howland
Bob Lock
Rick Nebel
Steve Newman
Gary Pappenfort
Jim Reik
Jack Caveress
Ricky McDowell
Mike Ousley
Harry Robt
Steve Robinett
Gary Tipton
Kert Tipton
Bill Tipton
Paul Groyhaus
Richard Hall
Mark Mueller
Andy Mueller
Mike Nichols
Danny Newman
Jerome Scheeder
Paul Whitehead
Mark Winter
Judo Tournament Planned at Lincoln
Jefferson Citys Mid Missouris Judo club will sponsor an AAU event Sunday at Lincoln University Jason Gymnasium with Judokas from clubs across Missouri expected to participate. First round matches will feature brisk action as competitors vie for top honors.
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Lincoln University
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Boyer Fined for Betting on Football Cleared to Play Baseball
Clete Boyer, 34, was fined $1,000 by MLB Commissioner Bowie Kuhn for betting on college and pro football in 1968 and 1969. The penalty ends pending inquiries and allows him to seek a deal with another club. Oakland reportedly has shown interest, while Boyer seeks severance from Atlanta and contends he is innocent of gambling on baseball.
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Braves
Wiedenmeyer dominates in slow pitch league action
Wiedenmeyer defeats Kreger in slow pitch. Jeff Hooker pitched a two hitter as Scruggs Gubleman edged Midstate Oil 4 to 3. John Porth took the loss after eight errors by his team. Nine year olds saw Coach Light win 16 15 while Shrimpf Tree Service rallied. S&M Sports beat the Lions 7 5 in a nine year old game. Multiple ten and eleven year old games featured fast offense and pitching feats including no hitters and strong hitting performances by Mark Denny, Jim Paschal, and Brice Bardgett.
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Jefferson City Park Board
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Rick Thompson
Morrie Norman
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Harold Krieger
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Bill Clarkston
Ken Nilges
Boyd Frederickson
Cash Keeps Tigers Aglow With Winning Home Run Push
Detroit post season strides as Norm Cash belts another game winner tying Hank Greenberg for second on the club’s all time list with 231 blasts. Cash’s hot start supports Kaline’s lead as Detroit moves up in the standings while Cleveland and New York win elsewhere and rain suspends Washington versus Kansas City.
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Dixon Eyes Streak Break At Mary's Home In Osage League
Marys Home unbeaten in Osage League play hosts Dixon in a Central Division battle. Bill Clarkston of Marys Home faces Kenny Acord of Dixon in a likely pitchers duel as Dixon fields strong hitting. Other league games include Westphalia vs Jefferson City and St Martins at Westphalia, with Wardsville beating Jefferson City 63 in a non league tilt Thursday.
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Ole
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Washington lands Verlon Biggs to bolster Redskins defense
Washington coach George Allen announced the signing of former Jets defensive end Verlon Biggs to a multi year contract. Biggs will join Diron Talbert in a rebuilt line after New York surrendered a 1972 first round pick and a 1973 choice plus additional mid round selections in the trade.
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Maxie Baughan
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Tack Start Tip for Safer Driving in Tight Spots
To protect a finger when driving a short tack or starting one in awkward spots, stick the tack through a piece of light cardboard. The cardboard can be torn away after the tack is started.
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