All Star Game Puts Power and Prestige in Spotlight
Washington hosts the centennial All Star Game at RFK Stadium with about 45,000 fans and a White House reception. AL showcases top sluggers led by Jackson and Howard while NL counters with McCovey, May, Perez and Santo. Game time is 7 15 p.m. CDT with star players, managers, and Hall of Fame figures attending.
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Gate Greener Pipers Return To Pittsburgh
The Minnesota Pipers announced a move back to Pittsburgh after failing to draw crowds in the city. Owner Gabe Rubin cited a mistaken decision to relocate to Minneapolis where attendance fell and losses rose. Connie Hawkins remains absent as he joined the Phoenix Suns after a lawsuit settlement with the NBA.
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Why Richie Allen Skips Games And Keeps Coaches Guessing
Philadelphia Phillies slugger Richie Allen repeatedly misses practices and games. He was suspended 26 days for skipping a doubleheader in June, forfeiting about $11,000 of his $80,000 salary. Allen returns to play after saying he needs a vacation and prefers acting on his own schedule.
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Lee Adams Leads Pentathlon in Lawrence Meet
Lee Adams, former Kansas University star, won the open pentathlon at Lawrence High School track, scoring 3 633 points though he did not finish the mile. In the LTC event, Bob Hanson won the high school division and George Sabol claimed junior high honors.
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Starting Lineups for American League Baseball Matchup
The listing names Rod Cerew at second for Minnesota and Reggie Jackson in center for Oakland with Frank Robinson at Baltimore and Boog Powell at first. Other districts include Frank Howard of Washington and Sal Bando Oakland at second, Rico Petrocelli Boston at short, Bill Freehan Detroit catcher, Denny McLain Detroit, Matty Alou Pittsburgh center, Don Kessinger Chicago, Hank Aaron Atlanta right, Willie McCovey San Francisco first base, Ron Santo Chicago third, Cleon Jones New York outfielder, John Bench Cincinnati catcher, Felix Millan Atlanta second, Steve Carlton St Louis pitcher. Starting time is 7:15 p.m. CDT. Umpires listed include John Flaherty, Rose Donatelli, Bob Stewart, Tom Gorman, Marty Springstead, Tony Venton.
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Mann Reclaims Second in LPGA Tour Standings After Danbury Win
Carol Mann's $3,000 victory at the Lady Carling Tournament in Danbury moves her to $22,822 in LPGA tour winnings, nudging Sandra Haynie to $22,124 while Kathy Whitworth remains the leaders with $30,073. The list shows top money winners and tournament wins, ahead of next week's $35,000 LPGA event at Kiamesha Lake.
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DiMaggio Honored as Greatest Living Baseball Player
Babe Ruth named Greatest Player Ever as Joe DiMaggio shares spotlight at a 100th anniversary gala honoring baseball's legends. DiMaggio named Greatest Living Player and top center fielder, alongside Traynor and Grove on the all time team. The event drew Cabinet members, Justice White, Cardinal Cooke and Frank Borman.
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Raiders Extend Record To 17 1 With 2 Wins
The Raney Raiders extended their league mark to 17-1 by defeating the Blues 26-6 and Los Chicos 12-8 over the weekend. Jeff Haun and Tom Falkenstein had three hits each as Edmondson won on the mound with Haun earning the save.
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Nichols eliminates Crowe in USTA 14s opener
Top-seeded Bruce Nichols of Phoenix defeats Maurice Crowe of Mobile 6 0 in the opening round of the Boys 14 Division at the USTA Tennis Championships in Chattanooga.
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Two unbeaten teams vie in Kan sas National Baseball Congress quarterfinals
In Wichita the Kan sas National Baseball Congress quarterfinals shape the title race with Wichita Cessna and Wichita Home Builders undefeated. Monday results include Cessna beating Sunflower Packers 5 1 and Halstead beating Wichita Legion 7 1 while Beech edged Kansas City LC’s 6 5 in 11 innings.
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Boozer Girls Entered In Ninth Annual Junior Golf Tournament
Barbie Boozer aged 16 and Beth Boozer aged 12, daughters of Mr and Mrs Warren Boozer, are entered for Alvamar in the Ninth Annual Junior Girls Golf Tournament at Independence Kansas. The 36 hole stroke play event starts today and runs through Wednesday with local entrants featured.
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