Tim McNeil Embraces Soap Box Derby Fame
Tim McNeil, a 12 year old from Lawton Fort Sill, earned the local derby title last Saturday and will compete in the All American Derby in Akron next month. He heads to the big show August 20, after Tomlinson Junior High practice starts August 18.
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Tim McNeil
Tim
Akron
Tomlinson
Timmy McNeil
Lawton
Bill Layton
Lawton-Fort Sill
Lawton Post Office
Timmy
Timmy Smith Prepares for All American Derby Title Run
Lawton’s Timmy Smith, top soap box derby contender, misses first week but looks forward to Akron. He helped unload cars, earned Sportsmanship Award, supports double elimination, and plans to improve with 740 pounds of car weight. Timmy aims for a strong Akron showing and a 31 score in miniature golf.
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Akron
Lawton
Jimmy Smith
Tim
Timmy
Champ
Debra Dotson
Lil
Gibson Reluctant To Be All Star Starter
St Louis ace Bob Gibson expressed reluctance to start the 43rd All Star Game against Jim Palmer in Atlanta. He preferred one inning in relief to avoid disrupting his regular rotation. Palmer stayed silent as Earl Weaver defended the game’s importance and Gibson’s comments drew pushback.
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Ken Rappoport
Atlanta
Bob Gibson
St. Louis Cardinal
Jim Palmer
Atlanta Stadium
Gibson
Palmer
Baltimore
Montreal Expos
Earl Weaver
Weaver
Lawton A’‘s
Rondo Kassanavoid
el Reno
Cagle
A’s
Gerald Reed
Ray Chidester
Chidester
Walz
Colts
Lubbock, Tex
Lubbock
National League Boosts All Star Prospects In Atlanta
NL managers weigh starters as Gibson controversy looms. Murtaugh backs his choice while Seaver Blass Carlton and Sutton sit in reserve. Bench Aaron and a power lineup at The Launching Pad expected to back a NL home run heavy night. Aaron predicts many homers, mostly for NL.
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Danny Murtaugh
Gibson Storm
Pittsburgh
Weaver
Murtaugh
Bob
New York
Tom Seaver
Steve Blass
Pittsburgh Pirates
Philadelphia Phillies
Steve Carlton
Don Sutton
Los Angeles Dodgers
Cincinnati
Johnny Bench
RBI
Atlanta Stadium
Hank Aaron
Atlanta Braves
Baseball All Star Lineups Revealed For National and American Leagues
The National League features Aaron hitting third with Mor man atop the order and Clemente in center. Stargell, May, Torre, Kes Singer, Gibson bat positions four through nine as Murtaugh plans a strategic attack. The American League lineup has Carew leadoff with Murcer second and Jackson, Allen, Yastrzemski, Grich, Robinson, Freehan, and Palmer following in order.
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Torre Schema
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Oliver
Cotper
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Freehon
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Stoneman Palmer
Williams Cash
Bioss
Audi
Cedenoca Jenkins
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Loiich
Carrott Houtrman En Seover
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Giton G.perry
Moo Ow
Babe Ruth
Aaron
Joe Morman
Nationals
Roberto Clemente
Willie Stargell
Pittsburgh
Houston
Lee May
Joe Torre
St. Louis
Chicago
Don Kessinger
Murtaugh
Gibson
Weaver
Detroit
Mickey Lolich
Cleveland
Gaylord Perry
Palmer
Rod Carew
Minnesota
New York Yankee
Bocky Murcer
Reggie Jackson
Oakland
Dick Allen
Carl Yastrzemski
Boston
Bobby Grich
Baltimore
Orioles
Brooks Robinson
Bill Freehar
Leo Durocher Steps Aside as Cubs Manager
AP reports Leo Durocher has stepped aside as Chicago Cubs manager after taking over in 1966 and lifting the club to pennant contention. Whitey Lockman named interim director of player development as Phil Wrigley reshuffles staff amid a fourth-place NL East finish, with Don Kessinger starting for the NL in the All-Star game.
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Leo Durocher
Chicago Cubs
John Holland
Whitey Lockman
Phil Wrigley
Cubs
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Lockman
Holland
Cub
Don Kessinger
Durocher
Wrigley
Leo
Cardinals edge Altus to reach district six finals
The Cade's Cardinals defeated Altus 10 1 to earn a spot in the district six American Legion finals. Albert Walz tossed a one hitter and David DeBaca drove in two runs as Southwestern Junior College freshman DeBaca delivered key hits. El Reno upset Chickasha 8 7 to stay alive in the losers bracket.
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Danny Collier
Cade
el Reno
Chickasha
Lawton A’‘s
Altus
Walz
Billy Toy
Gary Ezell
Gess
Burgess
Cagle
Carl Ryker
DeBaca
Ryker
Walt
Colt
Ted Luir
Lair
Golf Galleries Need Manners Trevino
Lee Trevino urged better spectator conduct at the Columbus Invitational Pro Am after being assaulted, knocked down, and harassed by a crowded gallery. He blamed unruly fans for rough treatment during his 73 in the one day event and urged more marshals to control crowds.
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Columbus, Ohio
Lee Trevino
Jack Nicklaus
Trevino
Scioto Country Club
Unclear game notes from Chickasha Reno match
Incomplete OCR shows players Fletcher Parish Hoop er Reno team scores 27 4 27 7 78 Spivey Hooner Haley Townsend Eat on Spivey. Names appear with scattered numbers and abbreviations. Source text is fragmented.
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Fletcher
Parish
Hooper
Poa
E! Reno
Chickashe
Loe
EI Reno
Spivey
Hooner
Sa Haley
Bae
Townsend
Eaton
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