All Star Managers Resolve to Win in KC
All Star game hype surrounds tonight's 44th classic at Royals Stadium. Dick Williams returns from surgery to coach the American League, while Sparky Anderson pursues a win for the National League. Lineups feature Campaneris Carew Mayberry Jackson Otis Murcer Fisk Robinson Hunter Rose Morgan Cedeno Aaron Williams Bench Santo Speier Wise.
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Duane Thomas Skips Redskins Camp Amid Coach’s Calm
Duane Thomas did not report to the Washington Redskins training camp while coach George Allen remained unconcerned about the star running back. The veteran, known for elusiveness since his 1972 Cowboys Super Bowl triumph, was missing from the start of camp as Allen downplayed the absence.
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Coon Valley Nine Advances to Non-Pro Semifinals
Coon Valley defeated Louisburg 6-1 to reach the Non-Pro State Baseball Tournament semifinals in Madison. Ken Buege pitched for Coon Valley, with key hits from Ekern, Gromacki, and Servais, as the team built a 2-0 third inning and 4-run fourth. Bangor also advanced, beating Madison First Federal 2-1 in another bracket match.
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National Leaguers Favored In All Star Game
STATELINE Nev AP Harrah's Tahoe Racebook rated the National Leaguers 6-5 favorites Monday for Tuesday night's baseball All Star Game at Kansas City.
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Vikings Open Camp Wednesday at Mankato State College
The Minnesota Vikings announce 42 veterans and 36 rookies will open training camp at Mankato State College on Wednesday. Coach Bud Grant emphasizes game turning plays and improvement after a 7-7 season. veterans undergo physicals Tuesday night, rookies Wednesday morning, with noon camp reporting and a 3 PM workout. The preseason opener is August 11 against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Metropolitan Stadium.
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Tomahawk to Host State Water Ski Championships
The Kwahamot Water Ski Club sponsors the State Water Skiing Championships in Tomahawk, July 28 29. Events start 6 am Saturday at the Kwahamot Ski show area north of the highway bridge, with Sunday contests beginning 7 am and both days running into the evening as all competitors finish.
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Dora IV Wins Port Huron to Mackinac Race
Dora IV owned by Lynn Williams of Chicago finished first in the 49th Port Huron to Mackinac Island yacht race held in Mackinac Island Michigan. The lengthy race highlighted competition among boats from Chicago and other ports.
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Wisconsin Rapids Edges Midwest League Allstars 4 3
In a tight Midwest League matchup at home Wisconsin Rapids defeated the Allstars 4 to 3. Key plays and standout hitters fueled the win for Wisconsin Rapids as late runs sealed the victory.
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Packers Set Intrasquad With New Offense Defense Split
Green Bay coach Dan Devine announces an intrasquad format pitting offensive and defensive squads due to injuries. Field goals are worth 1 to 3 points by distance. Injured players include Jim Carter Fred Carr Dave Pureffory Curt Watson and Les Goodman. No injuries deemed serious. A film review day follows.
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Major League Standings Update
City notes no games scheduled with standings unchanged after Wednesday schedule. League leaders and team records remain as prior results until next games.
All-Star Rosters Announced for 44th Baseball Game
Kansas City hosts the 44th All-Star Game with AL rosters led by Jim Spencer John Mayberry Rod Carew Bert Campaneris Ed Brinkman Brooks Robinson Sal Bando Buddy Bell and others under manager notes. Notable injuries remove Dick Allen Carl Yastrzemski from play. NL features Hank Aaron Willie Stargell Joe Morgan Dave Johnson Cesar Cedeno Ron Santo Joe Torre Darrell Evans Pete Rose and more.
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Harmon Killebrew Operation Success Hailed
Minnesota Twins slugger Harmon Killebrew had surgery to remove torn cartilage from his left knee at St Marys Hospital. Officials said the operation was successful and he could return in about six weeks. Killebrew, who injured the knee June 25, has 544 career home runs and batted .245 with three homers this season.
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Brewers Field Two All Stars In First Ever Show
Milwaukee could place two players in the All-Star game for the first time. Pitcher Jim Colborn, 13-5, will likely not play after six innings Sunday against Kansas City. Outfielder Dave May, hitting .330 and second in the AL, could have at least one at bat, though not a leading voter choice. May plans to swing the same pine tar coated bat.
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Aaron Nears 714 as All Star Game Opens
Henry Aaron nears Babe Ruth's 714 home run mark with the All Star Game approaching in Kansas City. Aaron says he received hundreds of congratulatory telegrams but none from Baseball Commissioner Bowie Kuhn, whom he accuses of snubbing him after his 700th homer.
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