Reds Bench Leads All Star Balloting
New York AP reports that Cincinnati Reds players lead the All Star balloting with three votes listed for the starting lineup. Johnny Bench is named catcher and Dave Concepcion or an additional Reds player is noted at second base in early tabulations.
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Bob Watson
Handy Builders Dominate Softball Action in 23-0 Rout
Handy Builders moved three games clear in the Classic League by routing Downtown Country Kitchen 23-0 behind a 20 hit attack and a no hitter by Chuck Bigley. Pegy’s Pizza, Keg Bar, and S H Sports also won, each with strong offense as Walker and Bigley led multi run efforts in five inning games.
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Boccabella hits two homers in one inning for Expos
Expos catcher John Boccabella blasted a leadoff homer and a grand slam in the sixth inning to power Montreal past Houston 12 8 at Jarry Park. The Expos won the second game 14 6 as Boccabella joined a rare group of players to hit two homers in one inning.
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Busby Hurls Royal Victory
Kansas City Royals starter Steve Busby returned to the rotation as Amos Otis and John Mayberry powered a 12-1 win over Detroit. Otis contributed three singles and his 14th homer. Mayberry added his 20th. Reggie Smith hit his 1000th career hit for Boston in a 4-2 win over Chicago White Sox.
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Baseball Stat Leaders From League Leaders List
The data lists top performers in American and National Leagues by batting, runs, RBIs, hits, doubles, triples, home runs, and stolen bases. Notable names include Mayberry and Bonds leading in runs and homers, with star pitchers Sutton Seaver Carlton among strikeout leaders.
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Legion Rallies For 4-3 Victory In Extra Inning Showdown
La Crosse American Legion rallied to beat St. Joseph 4-3 in nine innings after tying the game in the seventh. Dennis Ceckham hit a key double to drive in the tying run, then Pete Weber executed a squeeze bunt for the go ahead run in the ninth as Randy Klar closed out the win.
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Woodward Reappointed to Wisconsin Boxing Board
Vernon Woodward, former UW boxing coach and athletic facilities coordinator, was reappointed to the Wisconsin Athletic Examining Board by Gov. Patrick J. Luke on Friday. He first joined the board in 1970, which regulates amateur and professional boxing in the state. Wake Forest has won the last seven Atlantic Coast Conference golf titles.
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G E T Advantage In Coulee Conference Baseball
Gale Ittrick Trempealeau led G E T past Onalaska 9 4 as the Redmen built a 5 0 lead. Dave Howell drove in three with a homer, Clayton Dahl earned the win over Onalaska. West Salem beat Holmen 7 6 to improve to 8 4 with Mark Rogers key extra base hit and seven strikeouts by himself. Holmen drops to 0 8 in conference play.
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Vikings Win Court Case On Season Ticket Price
A federal judge ruled the Minnesota Vikings may include preseason game prices in season ticket sales. The suit by Norman A. Laing claimed ticket bundling was anticompetitive, but the decision noted fans can buy individual games and preseason tickets separately.
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King Wins Wimbledon Tennis Title
Billie Jean King defeated Chris Evert 6-0 7-5 in the Wimbledon women final to defend her title. Metreveli faced Jan Kodes to determine the men’s champion. Evert endured a difficult first set before rallying, but King closed out 7-5 in the second.
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Patriots Trade Berger to Bills for Lee
FOXBORO Mass The New England Patriots traded defensive lineman Ron Berger to the Buffalo Bills for linebacker Ken Lee in a straight player swap between the two AFL franchises.
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