Vida Blue Seeks AL Redemption In All Star Classic
Vida Blue speaks confidently as the American League aims to end a 6-4 Detroit win in 1971 with Milwaukee hosting the 46th All Star Game. Manager Alvin Dark plans to deploy all starting pitchers and skip AL batting to gain an edge.
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Journal-World Pitches Look Ready After Arm Exam
The winner said he was ready and able to pitch after an arm examination. Dark's other starters include Steve Busby Catfish Hunter Jim Kaat and Nolan Ryan with Rollie Fingers and Rich Gossage in relief roles.
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Joe Namath Holds Mysterious News Conference
New York AP reports Joe Namath staged a cryptic news conference at a fashionable restaurant. Namath and attorney Jim Walsh declined to detail the Jets related plan, fueling speculation on a possible contract and future with football, movies, and endorsements. He cites three more topflight seasons and a 20 touchdown, 2,616 yard last season.
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Chiefs begin two a days under new coach Wiggin in Liberty
Kansas City Chiefs open two a day drills at William Jewell College with rookie coach Paul Wiggin, noting this dry run will reveal who is in shape. Dock Bonner fails physical, Greg Cook passes as veteran players join first light workout with over 50 prospects.
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Hallmark tourney king as seven advance to sub state
Hallmark emerged champion of the district slo pitch softball tournament. Don's Steak House finished runner up with Plymouth Congregational in third place. Seven Lawrence district teams advance to the sub state tournament July 24 27 at Leavenworth.
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Thompson signs six year $3 million ABA deal with Nuggets
David Thompson, 21, a NC State star nicknamed The Human Eraser signs with the Denver Nuggets for a reported 3 million over six years, the ABA’s top rookie contract. The move boosts ABA legitimacy and hints at possible NBA merger talks, as Denver trades several players to finalize the deal with Thompson.
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DCABA honors champions at 650attended banquet
About 650 attended the Douglas County Amateur Baseball Assn banquet at Knights of Columbus Hall to honor 8-12 year olds. Hornets won the Instructional League 13-1, Bullets 13-0 led Midget League, Cardinals went 14-0 in Gopher League, with several second placers. Candy sales prize went to Lawrence National Nats with 576 boxes.
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Sinks shines as VFW blank CWA 9–0 in Holcom League
Chuck Sinks of VFW allowed three hits and earned a 9–0 win over CWA while collecting two hits himself. Darren Green doubled and Larry Aikin plus Bill Brumley singled for VFW. In the other Holcom game Odd Fellows beat Elks 7–2 with Randy Pringle on the mound and Bucky Sribner driving three hits.
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Essex backs off play as Johnson seeks NFL return
Essex Johnson, Bengals rushing leader, faces risk of permanent knee injury per Bengals doctors after coach Brown declines to play him. Johnson, Grambling alum, has two knee surgeries in 18 months and seeks a new NFL or World Football League spot. Brown waives him. Johnson says he will play if claimed. Steelers open training camp with 59 players as Saints leverage weight program for rookies and veterans.
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Kissinger Ponders Which Arm To Throw First Pitch
Secretay of State Henry Kissinger jokes about choosing which arm to use for the All Star game first pitch during a Milwaukee stop. He says he has not decided and jokes about throwing underhanded to give the press something to write about.
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