Roy Thomas Dominates Thetford Mines In 2-1 Phillies Win
Reading Phillies ace Roy Thomas threw five strong innings in a 2-1 victory over Thetford Mines. He struck out seven and walked two as his record rose to 7-6. Manager Bob Wellman and rival Tim Murtaugh praised his late-season form and heat on the mound.
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Beach Drags Highlight Santa Maria Jamboree Weekend
BEAC H DRAGS headline Spillway Park Santa Maria featuring 13th annual Santa Maria 4-Wheelers Jamboree with obstacle course on Saturday. Fuel dragsters and buggies compete. $2 admission and $7 or $10 entry fees benefit campaign to keep Pismo Beach open for overnight camping.
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Babe Ruthers seek second tourney win at VAFB
Lompoc Babe Ruth 14 15-year-olds face Vandenberg All-Stars tonight at San Luis Obispo Baseball Stadium in the eight-team District Three Southern Section double elimination tourney. Key performances included McKeown, Brackett, and McMillan as Lompoc edged San Luis Obispo Number One 5 1.
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Dolphins weigh boycott of college All-Star game
Miami Dolphins split over the Players Association demand to boycott the college exhibition. Jim Langer leads a contingent opposing the union line, warning a loss of about 5000 dollars per player and calling no curfews and limited practice hours unrealistic. Doug Swift cautions a Friday vote could weaken the union.
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Wimbledon Upsets as Rosewall and Morozova Move to Semis
Ken Rosewall, at 39, ousted top seed Newcombe 6-1 1-6 6-0 7-5 while Olga Morozova defeated Billie Jean King 7-5 6-2 to reach the Wimbledon semi finals. Jimmy Connors advanced by beating Jan Kodes as Stan Smith and Chris Evert also progressed through tense matches.
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Clemson tied to alleged cash offers for Moses Malone
Charley Hudgins claims he received two envelopes with more than 1000 each from Clemson recruiters for Malone’s recruitment. He says he returned the money after Malone’s mother advised against it. Malone later signed with Maryland on June 20 amid illegal recruiting claims against Clemson and New Mexico.
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Marshall and Wood Pave Dodgers and White Sox Wins
Dodgers beat the Reds 3-2 as Mike Marshall earns his 10th win and 12th straight mound appearance. Willie Crawford and Ron Cey spark a late rally to extend Los Angeles’ NL West lead. White Sox sidearm pitcher Wilbur Wood improves to 13-9 with a 4-1 win over Kansas City, aided by homers from Dick Allen and Bill Melton.
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