Finley Phenomenon Part 3 A’s Chief Noted for Promotions and Players
The piece profiles Charlie Finley of the Oakland Athletics, detailing his clash with Vida Blue and his push to build a winning core. It notes attendance figures behind 1971, Finley’s promotional flair, and the roster he assembled including Vida Blue, Catfish Hunter, Rollie Fingers, and Reggie Jackson, plus key trades and his work ethic.
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Oakland Athletics
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A’s
Finley
Charlie
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Blue
Vida True Blue
Reggie Jackson
Daily
Sal Bando
Bert Campaneris
Dick Green
Dave Duncan
Gene Tenace
Joe Rudi
George Hendrick
Vida Blue
Catfish Hunter
Blue Moon Odom
Dave Hamilton
Rollie Fingers
Raiders limp into season with mix of youth and veteran stars
Raiders positive about 1971 prospects as Coach Madden builds maturity and depth. Daryle Lamonica's crucial year at quarterback with Ken Stabler pressing. New rookies bolster defense while Warren Wells and Fred Biletnikoff reclaim scoring punch. Line anchors Bob Brown Gene Upshaw and Jim Otto, but lack a true elite pass rusher. First in division after last season disappointment.
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Daryle Lamonica
Ken Stabler
Daryle
Charlie Smith
Charlie
Clarence Davis
Hewritt Dixon
Marv Hubbard
Don Highsmith
Jeff Queen
Warren Wells
Raiders
Fred Biletnikoff
Mike Sioni
Ron Mix
Jim Harvey
Jim Otto
Bob Brown
Gene Upshaw
Mucino and Sotelo Fight to Ten Round Draw
In Los Angeles, Clemente Mucino of Mexico City and David Sotelo of Los Angeles battled 10 rounds ending in a draw. Mucino sustained a cut above the eye after a eighth-round knockdown and both referees and judges produced split scoring discrepancies.
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Los Angeles
UPI
Clemente Mucino
Mexico City
David Sotelo
Slow pitch results from church league play
The Village Pumproom rallied to beat the Jaycees 11 to 5 as Chuck Gnielonen went 3 for 4 with a double. Gene Golorm Bob Beamon and Jerry Young added two hits each. Jaycees' Andy Horvath went 3 for 3. Youth Chapel crushed Nazarine 12 to 1 led by Greg Thorson 3 for 3 with a homer, a double and a single. Calvary Baptist toppled First Southern Baptist 8 to 1 behind Fred Niegocki three hits Terrell Day 2 for 3 Dave Cook double and single John D Al essandro double and Niegocki a triple.
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Jaycees
Chuck Gnielonen
Gene Golorm
Bob Beamon
Jerry Young
Andy Horvath
Youth Chapel
Nazarine
Greg Thorson
Tony Hernandez
Henry Richter
Calvary Baptist
First Southern Baptist
Fred Niegocki
Terrell Day
Dave Cook
John D'Alessandro
Niegocki
Baseball league leaders and pitching stats summary
National League leaders include Colbert Colbert of SD 31 runs Stargell of Pitt 27 Bench of Cin 25 Williams of Chi and May of Hou 24 RBIs Stargell 89 Bench 80 Colbert 84 Williams 76 May 72 Pitching NL Carlton 1846 wins era wrong formatting. AL leaders include Allen Chi 28 Killebrew Minn 19 Fisk Bos 18 Murcer NY 18. Pitching AL Wood Chi 19 11 Lolich Det 18 8 Perry Cle 18 10 Palmer Bal 15 5 Bahnsen Chi 15 11 summary of top stat lines.
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Standings and schedule show tight AL East race
United Press International standings place Detroit and Baltimore atop the AL East with close margins as New York Boston and Cleveland chase. National League leaders Pittsburgh New York Chicago St Louis lead a crowded table with several late- evening games and listed pitchers.
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Oilers drop 20 17 decision as Bears pull late win
Houston Oilers lose to Chicago 20-17 in a weekend exhibition with a late Bears field goal after Linzy Cole failed to down a punt. Bears rookie Roger Lawson scored a nine yard TD with 1 54 left to seal the game as Mac Percival provided the conversion. The loss follows a 26 24 defeat to Dallas in the opener.
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L. D. Bowden
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Shea Stadium
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Roger Lawson
Bobby Douglass
Lynn Dickey
Dan Pastorini
Ken Burrough
Charlie Joiner
Mark Mosely
Joe Moore
Jim Harrison
When Your Partner Serves Where Should I Stand
Stand halfway between the service line and the net facing the returner. Cover the alley center and court with a single stride reach. Stay in this position for both serves to handle high low hard or lobbed returns. Return strategy on first volley targets feet of the nearest net man or center when appropriate.
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Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Shaving Strokes Advice From Beard Promises Golf Tips
The piece explains pros aim to shape shots with subtle curvature, noting Jack Nicklaus shifts to a right-to-left hook swing. It describes how wrist action creates a rolled clubface that imparts a rolling ball and distance. The ad promotes Beard's 96 page illustrated book "Shaving Strokes" for $1 plus 25 cents postage and handling.
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Jack Nicklaus
Beard
C-O Lompoc
P.O
Radio City
New York
California Teen Leads NAA Meet In Oxford
Northern California archer Kevin Erlandson of Elk Grove holds first place as the National Archery Association meet in Oxford enters its final day. He is the top scorer among competitors, with several hopefuls chasing the lead.
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UPI
California
Kevin Erlandson
Elk Grove
Calif
National Archery Association
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