No Player Forgets 1st All-Star Game
Hall of Fame pitcher Tom Seaver recalls his first All-Star experience in 1967 with the New York Mets in Anaheim. He details locker room camaraderie with Ernie Banks Curt Flood and Willie Mays, the absence of protocol among All-Stars, and the adrenaline of pitching in the game. Seaver notes his fourth All-Star appearance set for July 14 in Cincinnati and stresses players’ desire to win and the ego stakes involved.
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Tennis tourney opens at Vandenberg AFB SAC event
The Strategic Air Command hosts a week long tennis tournament at Vandenberg AFB with over 60 entrants from SAC bases, open and senior divisions. Winners advance to Air Force competition at Lackland AFB July 24 26, led by favored Capt Thomas Young and local favorite Lt Col Daniel Boone. Other Vandenberg players include Lt Col Paul Muzzio Capt John Foster Todd Flynn and Sgt Mike Bushong AlC Chris Curless Capt George Albert. Larry Stegent signs with St Louis Cardinals after draft pick selection.
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Mike Bushong
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George Albert
Leading Batters and Pitchers Comparison Summary
American League leading batters Powell Balt Killebrew Minn Howard Wash Horton Det Oliva Minn top at 73 72 67 63 63. National League top pitchers Seaver NY M45 Merritt Cin 14 7 Simp son Cin 13 8 Gibson StL 12 4. American League McDowell Cle 13 4 Perry Minn Hunter Oak 18 7 McNally Palmer Ball Wright Cal 12.
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McLaren wins Can-Am at Watkins Glen as Chaparral debuts
McLaren captures its 16th consecutive Can Am victory at Watkins Glen with Denis Hulme leading at 118.56 mph. Chaparral failures end early after brake and motor troubles, while Jackie Stewart’s entry shows speed but retires after setting the day’s fastest lap. Porsches shine with a strong showing and Jo Siffert of Switzerland places among the top finishers.
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Denis Hulme
New Zealand
Hulme
Mario Andretti
Ferrari
Porsche
Jo Sittert
Switzerland
Nicklaus Wins Open With Spectacular Chips at St Andrews
Nicklaus edged Doug Sanders by one stroke in an 18 hole playoff at the 1970 British Open on the Old Course. He sealed victory with a birdie on the 18th after a dramatic scramble from sand and rough, while Sanders missed a three foot putt on the final green.
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Jack Nicklaus
Doug Sanders
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Sanders
Houston
Tex Sanders
Giants edge Dodgers 11 10 in minor LL City Championship opener
The Giants beat the Dodgers 11 to 10 as Tom Miller earned the win with 12 strikeouts over the full game. Westle torn and Westletorn led the offense with multiple RBI from walks and timely scoring plays. Dodgers rallied with steals and timely hits, and the series resumes tonight at 6 p.m. at J-M Park with a possible third game Wednesday.
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AL Champ Giants
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Front Row
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Mark Hendricks
Robert Smith
Gary Michels
Giants
Tom Miller
Ricky Dimitt
Mike Benesh
Porter
Dimitt
Don Luis
Benesh
Larry Justice
Justice
J-M Park
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