Blue Smoke and Ellis Spark Highlight All-Star Showdown
In Detroit the 42nd All-Star Game pits Vida Blue against Dock Ellis at Tiger Stadium. Blue seeks to end the American League eight-game skid with a 17-3 mark, facing Ellis who is 14-3 amid controversy. The starter duel kicks off at 7:15 p.m. CDT with 53,634 in attendance and millions watching nationally.
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Pirates rely on Ellis as NL East midseason showdown looms
Ellis, the Pirates' power pitcher, anchors a lineup loaded with 111 first hitters who have driven in 336 runs as the NL East eyes a midseason clash. Anderson defends his bench and backs his starters amid controversy over race and pitching choices before the game.
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San Francisco
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Bench May Cede All Star Catcher Job To Sanguillen
Detroit AP Johnny Bench may yield the National League All-Star catching job to Manny Sanguillen if his ailing left wrist does not improve by game time. Bench, Reds star, trails in stats to Sanguillen who with a .319 average and 48 RBI this season has been a steady standout. Bench notes Sanguillen deserves to start and could take the spot if he cannot go.
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Manny
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Panama
Cookie Rojas May Also Play for Both Leagues in All Star Game
Kansas City's Cookie Rojas could join the elite list as the eighth player to play in both the National and American leagues midseason classic. He is one of two Royals on the American League roster, with Amos Otis also selected, marking the first time since 1955 that more than one Kansas City player made the All Stars.
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Kansas
Lawrence Sailing Club Plans 7:30 Monthly Meeting
The Lawrence Sailing Club schedules its regular monthly gathering at 7 30 tonight at the First National Bank. Vice commodore Rufus Thompson will discuss right of way rules.
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District slo pitch softball tournament deadline announced
Deadline is Wednesday for entering the district slo pitch softball tournament scheduled here July 1926. Entry forms are available at the Community Building.
Plimpton Injured In Baltimore Colts Camp
Author George Plimpton tests Colts camp as he suffers a dislocated thumb and bloody nose, limping off after a tough drill. If he recovers quickly, he may play four plays at quarterback in a Aug. 28 preseason game versus the Lions.
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Johnny Unitas
Boxing Isn't Fun Anymore Ali Concedes
Muhammad Ali, older and quieter, says fighting no longer brings him pleasure. He compares life to seasons, notes he no longer seeks material status, and aims to defeat poverty and injustice, adding his legal bill of 27000 dollars fuels his weariness with boxing.
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Competition Underway In Alvamar Best Ball
Alvamar Hills Men's Golf Club begins a two man best ball tournament with first round matches due by Sunday. Pairings include Hammans and Allen against Logan and Gerard, plus many other duos and byes listed.
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Alvamar Hills
Thornton Keys Argos Edge Bombers in Exhibition Clash
Dick Thornton caught a touchdown to cap a 64 yard Toronto march and give the Argonauts a 14 to 11 win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in a Canadian Football League exhibition game Monday night.
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Odd Fellows Clinch Louie Holcom League Title
Odd Fellows crown the regular season with a 7-4 win over Knights of Columbus at Broken Arrow to clinch the league. They stand 11-1 with one game left against VFW while Rotary sits 8-3 with two to play. Melvin Lisher earned the win as Dale Miller blasted a three run homer for the Odd Fellows. In the other game Noon Kiwanis defeated Breakfast Optimists 16-8 for a potential tiebreak edge with Mike Church earning the win with nine strikeouts.
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Riling and Collier Aim at LCC Golf Title
Defending champ Gene Riling meets Creighton Collier after 36 holes for the Lawrence Country Club championship title. Riling beat John Albers. Collier beat Al Hack to reach the final. Other flights conclude this weekend with numerous 18 hole finals and consolation matches set.
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al Haverty
Imer Pierson
Gary Garrett
Lyman Wiley
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Alan Hoffman
Jack Leatherman
Byron Springer
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Falcons Glide On Taylor Fly
Loren Taylor delivered a sacrifice fly in the sixth to lift the Lawrence CFCA Falcons to a 4-3 win over the Yankees in Pony Express League baseball. Taylor improved to 6-1 with a five hitter as Beers and Ice contributed key RBI and squeeze bunt. The Falcons stand 15-7 overall, 10-5 in the league, and host the Eagles Wednesday.
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