Lawrence Legion Hawks ride Hall to 9-1 win over Shawnee
Rick Hall pitched a five hitter with seven strikeouts as Lawrence Legion Hawks defeated Shawnee 9-1 in District II action. Hall, a 16 year old rookie, carried a comfortable lead after the early rally aided by Mike Sheffield Pat O'Toole and Dan Easley. Lawrence meets Overland Park next in a key unbeatens showdown while Shawnee dropped to 1-1 in the tourney.
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Mike O’toole
Bostock delivers game winner as Twins nip Royals 9 8
Minnesota rookie Lyman Bostock lined a fourth hit into right field past a leaping fielder, giving the Twins a 9 8 victory over Kansas City. Rod Carew homered and drove in three, while Tony Oliva supported with two hits as Minnesota erased an early nine run burst by the Royals. John Briggs connected a ninth homer for Minnesota and Jerry Terrell added two RBI.
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Tom Burgmeier
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Vilas Wins Washington Star Tennis Crown
Top seed Guillermo Vilas of Argentina defeats Harold Solomon 6 1 6 3 to win the 7th annual Washington Star International Tennis Tournament. Arthur Ashe beats Nicola Speer 6 4 7 6 in Louisville first round.
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World Boxing Association
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Phils top Pirates as NL East race tightens across league
The Philadelphia Phillies beat Pittsburgh 5-2 for their eighth straight win over the Pirates, trimming the NL East gap while Cincinnati and New York won. Bruce Kison and Larry Christenson were tied 1-1 in the eighth before the Phils erupted with three runs. Dick Allen drove in two with a bloop triple. Ollie Brown added a hit. Other scores: Reds 8 Giants 4. Mets 11 Cardinals 7. Braves 5 Dodgers 3. Padres 2 Astros 0. Cubs 4 Expos 2.
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Derby Nabs State Title In Slo-Pitch Championship
Derby defeated Wathena 13 to 1 in the State Jaycees Slo-Pitch final at Holcom Complex securing a trip to the National Jaycee Slo-Pitch meet in Baltimore August 22 to 24. Ottawa and Olathe finished third and fourth. Kenny Washburn of Wathena earned MVP honors while Coors claimed the sportsmanship trophy. Coors players Ron Zook and Rich Thomas and Hawks’ Earl Stafford made the all tournament team.
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Musselman Named Coach of San Diego Sails
San Diego ABA club the Sails hire Bill Musselman as head coach amid lingering NCAA probe of Minnesota. Irv Kaze named general manager as owners Goldberg and Fischer unveil the new leadership. Musselman signs three year ABA deal while stating he has left Minnesota.
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Blackbird at Grandview Golf Course Harasses Players
A red winged blackbird guards its water edge turf at Grandview Golf Course in Des Moines. The bird dives at players approaching its brushy domain, even pecking at hats and causing minor blood during clashes with golfers over a two year period.
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Winds hire Gibron as Chicago head coach in WFL shakeup
Abe Gibron, 49, will coach the Chicago Winds replacing Babe Parilli and sign a multi year contract. Leo Cahill becomes general manager after leaving Memphis Southmen. both say team will be aggressive. Winds aim to improve after a poor start and low ticket sales.
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Age record set by Blubaugh at Lake Atwood 10 Mile Race
Jon Blubaugh a 14 year old from Lawrence set an age group record with a 63 50 time at the Lake Atwood 10 Mile Road Race on Saturday He finished 48th among 129 entrants The winner was Alan Walker with 52 45 Tim Tobin took second five seconds back Kent McDonald placed fifth Jim Hershberger was 19th overall and first in the 40 and over division
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Shaw Wins Big at World Aquatics Championships
Tim Shaw of Long Beach wins the 200 400 and 1500 freestyles at the world meet in Cali as the U S team tops the medals. Coach Ron Ballatore notes the event prepares young swimmers for the Olympics while Steve Furniss stresses the absence of monetary reward in swimming.
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