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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1971
Page
7
Detroit ace Mickey Lolich weighs 212 pounds and jokes his pot belly helped him post a 5-2 win over Kansas City. It was Lolich’s 15th win, sixth in a row, as he allowed eight hits with seven strikeouts and asserted sharp control despite extra weight.
Bart Ehrman pitched a three hitter as the Jaycees routed the Knights of Columbus 10-0 in Holcom League. The win moved them to second in their division and into the playoffs starting Thursday, facing the Cosmos in a best two of three series. Elks beat Co-Op 12-6 as Art Diaz and pitchers combined for offense. The league wrapped regular season play with Odd Fellows winning American division at 11-2 and Cosmos taking National with 10-3. Co-Op and Elks tied at 3-10, a drop from last year’s title run.
Ellis says he is in top shape for the 12 round bout with Muhammad Ali in Houston. He completed a 45 minute workout including four sparring rounds and two rounds on the speed bag and may cut back to two rounds or skip boxing altogether. Ali limited training to shadow boxing two rounds heavy bag work and five speed bag rounds ahead of the fight at Astrohall near the Astrodome.
District slo-pitch tournament kicks off tonight at Lincoln and South parks with eight games. ASA sanctioned event draws 24 teams and runs through Sunday. Top two teams plus AA League champ Hallmark Cards advance to the sub state at Brkoen Arrow July 26 to Aug 1.
Gregg Tire edged Pizza Hut 3 to 2 in nine innings at Haskell diamond Monday night. Steve Long pitched the win for Gregg Tire.
Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-4 ending the Pirates 11 game win streak. Maury Wills drove in three and Ron Woods hit his first NL homer for Montreal in their win over Chicago. Cesar Cedeno's bases loaded single in the 11th sealed Houston's 3-2 win over Philadelphia.
The Palmer Method describes a full swing thought to avoid paralysis by analysis. Golfers should finish with the elbows close and balanced, guiding the stroke so other swing elements fall into place naturally.
Liberal Beejays defeated Manhattan 5 0 as Paul Husband hit a three run homer and Bob Kleiber added a solo shot. Doug Morton allowed four hits for the Stars who stranded 12. Halstead edged Topeka 1 0 in 10 innings, with Bill Brock tossing a one hitter. Great Bend meets Udall at 5 15 this evening with Hutchinson against Dodge City and Chanute vs Hays in nightcap.
Lawrence Swim Club posted five pool records at the Hutchinson AAU meet with top age group performances. Brent Barnes led 11-12 boys in 50m free and 50m fly records, while 11-12 girls team and 13-14 squads set relay marks and individual times. Strong showings across events included multiple medals and high point scores against 18 Missouri Valley clubs.
The Aces softball team from Lawrence will face DeSoto at 7 tonight at Haskell Field. DeSoto Woody's Aces clash for regional bragging rights as the season moves forward.
Ras Sadecki limited St. Louis to three hits and retired the final batters to give the Mets a win. Bill Melton of the White Sox collected four hits and drove in the tying and winning runs with a late single in an inning against the Yankees.
In the 1971 Lawrence Country Club event, Gene Rising added to his earlier titles by winning the No. 1 crown with a 97 trophy. Wade Stinson beat Dick Hewitt 3 and 2 to take the consolation in the championship flight. Howard Joseph captured Flight 1 by 5 and 3 over Pete Whitenight, with Red Owens vs Arky Vaughn pending Monday for consolation. Al Haverty won Flight TIT by 2 and 1 over Gary Garrett, while Al Hoffman claimed the consolation 4 and 3 from Byron Springer.
David Jacobs aged 28 was appointed Monday as head basketball coach at Whittier College in Whittier California. He led Hartwick College in Oneonta New York for the past three seasons as an assistant.
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