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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1973
Page
7
A legacy of Ruth’s power and charisma is weighed against his mortal flaws and chaotic life. The piece traces his 714 home runs, pitching feats, World Series dominance, and clashes with figures like Cobb and Landis, ending with his 1948 death and foreshadowing of Hank Aaron’s rise.
Standings show San Francisco at Pittsburgh and Philadelphia at Houston with night games. Also listed are San Diego at St Louis and Cincinnati at New York and Los Angeles at Chicago with several night matches. Probable pitchers include Drago Moret Blyleven Strom and Merritt.
Laura Baugh, 18, of Long Beach aims for her first LPGA victory in the $30,000 St Paul Ladies Open at Keller Golf Course. The rookie turned pro after high school has two second-place finishes in six events and about $9,000 in earnings. She forecast a six-under 213 winning score while paired with Betty Burfeindt and Carol Mann in the opening round.
Dick Lotz shoots five under par 67 to lead the USI Classic after the opening round at Pleasant Valley Country Club. Ben Crenshaw debuts as a pro with a one under while Bruce Devlin and others trail. Bert Yancey and Rik Massengale close behind. Lee Trevino and Bruce Crampton sit well back after 18 holes in Sutton Massachusetts.
Stan Smith and Ilie Nastase eye a Davis Cup semifinal clash as the U S faces Romania. The noon draw at Round Hill Country Club will determine if the rivals meet in singles with coaches Ned Ralston and Cristea Caralului keeping choices private amid warmup matches.
Recap of men's slow pitch games with Shanty defeating Plummers 9 0 and Wilkes 3 Scoreboard 1. Notable performances include John Grey homering and doubling for 2 RBIs and Bob Froelich pitching a two hitter. Also U-Save 6 Plummers 1 with Neal Porter two hits and Mike Paoli two for the losers. Team standings listed for American and Church leagues with multiple double and triple plays noted.
In San Francisco, George Foreman’s representatives agreed he will make a second title defense for a Houston promoter later this year. A rematch with Joe Frazier is possible but not certain, with attorney Paul Antinori saying Frazier is the best likelihood.
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