All Star Game Sparks Rivalry Between Williams and Anderson
Dick Williams returns from surgery to lead the American League against Sparky Anderson’s National League in the 44th All Star Game at Royals Stadium. Hunter faces Wise as the AL trails 24-18, with Campaneris Carew Mayberry Jackson and Murcer atop the lineup and Bench Santo Speier Wise in the reserve.
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Ken Rappoport
Kansas City
Dick Williams
Sparky Anderson
Royals Stadium
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Anderson
Detroit
Oakland
Aaron
Sparky
Hunter
Rick Wise
St. Louis Cardinals
Wise
Billy Williams
Chicago Cubs
Nationals
Cincinnati
Johnny Bench
Santo
Speier
Rick
Tony Perez
Perez
Rabbit Turner coached Lawton Peewee baseball twenty years
The longtime Dunbar elementary coach, known as Rabbit, reflects on twenty years guiding Lawton's peewee and midget teams. He recalls stars like Curtis Wilson and Mayfield, stresses discipline, and notes his own son Ronnie as the next generation. He considers quitting hard but plans to continue coaching.
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Lawton
Rabbit
Dunbar Elementary
Turner
Curtis Wilson
Wilson
Douglass High School
Douglass
Curtis
Keithen Russell
Freeman Dockery
Curtis Gilbert
Maurice Mayfield
Kenneth Wallace
Alvin Bridgewater
Herman Stevenson
Mayfield
Dunbar
Ronnie
Rabbit Turner
Thomas still missing as Redskins open camp in Carlisle
Duane Thomas failed to report to the Washington Redskins training camp at Dickinson College Carlisle Pa after being traded from the Chargers. Coach George Allen voiced patience while star running back Larry Brown held out seeking a guaranteed contract. Dolphins coach Don Shula prepared for the Chicago charity game with four co captains named for the College All Stars.
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Dallas Cowboys
Washington Redskins
Redskins
George Allen
Thomas
Allen
Abner Haynes
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Dallas
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Carlisle
San Diego Chargers
Chargers
Texas
Harrisburg
Larry Brown
Brown
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Ball
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Chicago
Soldier's Field
Bert Jones
Louisiana State
Charles Young
Southern California
Nebraska
Rich Glover
Tennessee Tech
Jimmy Youngblood
Shula
Larry Csonka
Dan Fouts
Fouts
University of Oregon
San Diego
Wayne Clark
Tony Adams
Unitas
John. Unitas
Baltimore Colts
Aaron Miffed At Commissioner's Snub In All Star Game
Aaron voices disappointment over a lack of telegrams from Baseball Commissioner Bowie Kuhn after his 700th home run and hints at snub status as he nears Babe Ruth's 714. He recalls Kuhn warning pitchers about soft throws and questions Hall of Fame handling of milestone balls.
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Henry Aaron
Babe Ruth
Atlanta
Bowie Kuhn
Aaron
Kuhn
Associated Press
Hall of Fame
Cooperstown
N. Y
Hall
Braves
Murcer Finds New All Star Spot In Royals News
Amos Otis of Kansas City expresses surprise and joy as he learns he will stay in his regular center field position for the All Star game while Bobby Murcer of the Yankees shifts from center to left field after receiving more votes in balloting.
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Oakland A’s
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Royals
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New York Yankees
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Boston Red Sox
Brooks Robinson
Baltimore Orioles
Hunter
Pete Rose
Joe Morgan
Cincinnati Reds
Cesar Cedeno
Houston Astros
Kansas City
Kansas City Royals
Otis
Murcer
All-Star Team Rosters Feature Jackson Mayberry Yastrzemski Injured
The rosters list stars from several clubs with selections by fans and managers. Notable players not playing due to injuries include Dick Allen Carl Yastrzemski and Dave Concepcion. Amos Otis expresses resolve to secure a hit in his third All-Star game. Otis cites a .291 average and 20 homers as best season yet amid>Royals 7 Brewers 5 win.
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Catfish” Hunter
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