Loop Back to Drawing Board in All Star Plans
Washington AP reports the American League seeks a new strategy after a lopsided All Star defeat. Reggie Jackson and Frank Howard differ on NL dominance but agree the AL will rebound with a younger and wider talent base.
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Washington
National League
Reggie Jackson
Oakland Athletics
Mays
Aaron
Clemente
McCovey
Banks
Marichal
Frank Howard
Washington Senators
Jackson
Howard
All Star Game Thriller Sees NL Hit More Homers
The National League outslugged the American League 9-3 as Willie McCovey hit two homers and Johnny Bench added one, breaking a homer battle led by Ted Williams' squad. Denny McLain pitched late and left after nine teeth capped. McCovey tied the record with a second homer. Williams notes streaks end someday while NL leads 22-67-1 in 40 games.
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American
Howard
Bill Freehan
Detroit
Jackson
Willie McCovey
San Francisco
Nationals
Johnny Bench
Cincinnati
Denny McLain
McLain
Washington
National League
Mel Stottlemyre
Matty Alou
Hank Aaron
Bench
Cleon Jones
John “Blue Moon” Odom
McCovey
Freehan
Arky Vaughan
Ted Williams
al Rosen
Florida
Americans
Smith
Williams
Salb weighs options between football and Olympic shot put
Kansas University junior-to-be Karl Salb, a 6-2 260-pound defensive lineman and Olympic shot put prospect, says he may skip football this fall to focus on the shot for the 1972 Games. He recalls injuries from last season and notes his State Department tour and track success abroad. He does not rule out pro football, but prioritizes the Olympics.
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Karl Salb
Kansas University
Salb
Lawrence
State Department
England
Germany
Ussr
Monwealth
Rams Ladd Sit Out Season Endangers Lineman
Ernie Ladd, one of pro footballs feared linemen, will not play this season. In contrast Rams halfback Dick Bass is ready for a strong comeback after injuries hampered most of 1968. Chiefs coach Hank Stram says it is best for Ladd to sit out this season.
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Rams
Bass
Ernie Ladd
Dick Bass
Chiefs Shelve Ernie Ladd for 1969 Season
Liberty Missouri AP Ernie Ladd six foot nine 290 pound defensive tackle for the Kansas City Chiefs was shelved for the 1969 AFL season after knee surgery in January failed to heal as hoped. Coach Hank Stram said the decision was mutual and aimed at preparing Ladd for 1970 with full recovery and fitness.
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Liberty
Ernie Ladd
Kansas City Chiefs
Hank Stram
Ladd
Ernie
Stramp
Bardahl to be taken from storage for Seafair race
Seattle AP reports Miss Bardahl, the national champion unlimited hydroplane of 1967 and 1968, will be taken out of moth balls for the Seafair Trophy race in Seattle on August 3.
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Seattle
Bardahl
Vanderbilt football gains boost from Tom Bernhardt recruit
Kansas native Tom Bernhardt, a sophomore backup defensive tackle for Vanderbilt under Bill Pace, brings speed and size to a rugged 1969 schedule. His father, George Bernhardt, is the Commodores' defensive line coach. Tom played key lineman roles in high school and for Vanderbilt since 1967.
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Tenn
Vanderbilt
Thomas Edward Bernhardt
Tom
Commodores
Bill Pace
Kansas
Bernhardt
George Bernhardt
Commerdores
Jayhawk
Topeka
Kan
Tom Bernhardt
Lawrence
Ned
Hillwood High
Vanmann
Kentucky
Ole Miss
Rebels
Pace
Michigan
Tennessee
Alabama
Georgia
Florida
Vandy
Auburn
Royals to Hold Tryout Session at Municipal Stadium
The Kansas City Royals announce a three day tryout camp at Municipal Stadium August 4 5 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for baseball players aged 16 through 21 directed by Royals Scout Jay Hawkins. No pre registration is needed. players must bring own uniform glove and spikes. Legion players need consent letter from manager or post commander.
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Kansas City Royals
Municipal Stadium
John Schuerholz
Royals
Jay Hawkins
American Legion
Rick Hewitt Takes Third in Jaycee Junior Golf Meet
Lawrence High student Rick Hewitt carded 111 over 27 holes to finish third at the State Jaycee Junior Golf Tournament in Olathe. Local rivals Tom Albers and Bill Hack also competed with Albers at 120 for 27 holes and Hack 81 on day one but missing the final cut.
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Lawrence High
Rick Hewitt
Olathe
Tom Albers
Bill Hack
Albers
Hack
Gaschler wins Kansas Junior Girls Golf title
In Independence Kansas Vicky Gaschler 14 of Arkansas City won the ninth annual Kansas Junior Girls Golf Tournament with a 36 hole total of 177. Patricia Morrison 13 of Abilene was runner up at 180 and Barbie Boozer 16 of Lawrence was third at 181 in the championship flight.
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Kan
Vicky Gaschler
Arkansas City
Kansas
Patricia Morrison
Abilene
Barbie Boozer
Lawrence
Independence Country Club
Beth Boozer
Jill Page
Wichita
Barbara Boyd
Concordia
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