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Lincoln Journal in Lincoln, Nebraska

18 Jul 1977

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Lincoln Journal

Location

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1977

Page

17

Injuries cloud AL bid as All Star Game nears in New York

The 48th annual All Star Game opens in New York with the American League missing key pitchers Mark Fidrych Frank Tanana Nolan Ryan and Vida Blue. Bill Eckersley Jim Palmer Sparky Lyle Dave LaRoche Jim Kern and Bill Campbell head the AL staff as NL stars led by Tom Seaver and Joe Morgan prepare at Yankee Stadium in a match dedicated to Jackie Robinson.

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New York Nationals Billy Martin Mark Fidrych Detroit Frank Tanana Nolan Ryan California Vida Blue Oakland Eckersley Slaton Baltimore Jim Palmer Palmer Sparky Lyle Dave LaRoche Jim Kern Cleveland Bill Campbell Boston Craig Nettles Yankees Wayne Gross A's Bert Campaneris Texas Thurman Munson Butch Wynegar Minnesota Cincinnati Reds Cincinnati Sparky Anderson Tom Seaver Seaver New York Mets Joe Morgan Dave Concepcion George Foster Johnny Bench Anderson Pete Rose Ken Griffey Los Angeles Steve Garvey Ron Cey Greg Luzinski Philadelphia Dave Parker Pittsburgh Garvey Rick Reuschel Chicago Cubs Steve Carlton Don Sutton Joaquin Andujar Houston John Candelaria Rich Gossage Cubs Bruce Sutter Gary Lavelle San Francisco Andujar Candelaria Jerry Morales Rose Griffey Atlanta Willie Montanez Manny Trillo Chicago Mike Schmidt Garry Templeton St. Louis Ted Simons John Stearns Reggie Smith Dave Winfield San Diego Ellis Valentine Montreal Jain Yankee Stadium Rachel Robinson Jackie Robinson Robinson
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Yankees Struggle as Royals Down New York 8 4

George Steinbrenner’s cash failed to lift the Yankees during the All-Star break as Billy Martin’s club dropped their third straight, 8-4, to Kansas City. Amos Otis drove in three for the Royals while Darrell Porter hit a 415-foot homer.

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George Steinbrenner Billy Martin New York Yankees Kansas City Yankees Royals Martin New York Press Dick Tidrow Amos Otis Fred Patek Otis Tidrow Darrell Porter Porter Ken Clay Andy Hassler al Cowens Reggie Jackson Willie Randolph Pete LaCock Joe Lahoud
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Swimmers shine in 15th Great Plains meet finale

In Lincoln, the 15th Annual Great Plains Swimming and Diving meet concluded with 20 records set Sunday as rest and heat aided performances. Georganne Peterson swept all 10 races in 11-12, Barb Harris won four events, Doug Wilnes claimed the Larry Charko Memorial 50m freestyle, Nancy Langrehr led a record relay, and Jim Weyhrauch swept open platform and springboard titles.

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Lincoln Great Plains Georganne Peterson Larry Charke Wilnes Woods Pool Nancy Langehr Wichita Neptunes Chuck Sharpe Omaha Westside Swim Club Barb Harris Lincoln Swim Club Sharpe Harris Steven Graves Wichita Neptunes Jay Merritt Merritt Bellevue Julie Day California Michelle McIntosh Nancy Langrehr Diane Whalen Ralston Mark Dietrich Omaha Westside Steve Unruh Mark Greise Allen Kunkle Weyhrauch Tom Arizona State Jim
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Floyd wins Pleasant Valley Classic in tight finish over Nicklaus

Ray Floyd rides late surge and a steady final round 69 to beat Jack Nicklaus by one stroke at Pleasant Valley Country Club. Floyd earns $50,000 and becomes PGA tour money winner over $1 million. Nicklaus finishes second at 272. Julius Boros joins million-dollar club with 286 total. Miller Barber and Rik Massengale also high finishers.

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Sutton Mass UPI Ray Floyd Jack Nicklaus Floyd Golden Bear Pro Golf Nicklaus Julius Boros Boros Miller Barber Rik Massengale
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Hunt Wins British Grand Prix as Lauda Stays Top

James Hunt wins the Silverstone Grand Prix in England to trim Niki Lauda's lead with 39 points. Lauda finishes second as Hunt vows to chase the champion, while Schekter and Andretti trail with 32.

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James Hunt Silverston England Niki Lauda Hunt Lauda
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