Softball defeat ends in odd shirt removal salute
In Seattle, the United Business Supply Pacific Multiform women's slow pitch team lost the league final 11 to 6. After the loss, players shed their shirts and bras in a spontaneous show, led by the Bush Whackers' win. Coach Al Mauer commented on the scene as players waved their tops, then redressed amid laughter.
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Seattle
UPI
United Business Supply-Pacific
al Mauer
Bush
Terry Johnson
Lompoc All-Comers Meet Set At Huyck Stadium
The third in a five meetup series will be held tomorrow at Huyck Stadium from 5 to 8 p.m. All ages and sexes may compete with ribbons awarded in each event. Register at 4:30 p.m. Entry is 50 cents for 14 and older, 25 cents for 13 and younger. Events include joggers mile and 440 relay. Contact meet director Joe Sciame at 736-4916 for information.
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Lompoc City
Huyck Stadium
Stadium Gate
Joe Sciame
All-Star Game Echoes AL NL Desire Gap After 6-3 Loss
George Scott and Vida Blue blamed AL conservatism for the 6-3 defeat as NL players showed aggression and spirit. Bill Madlock and Pete Rose highlighted bench energy and winning mentality, with Mantle and Musial recalling past contrasts and pep talks.
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Milwaukee
Wis
UPI
George Scott
Oakland A’s
Scott
Vida Blue
Bill Madlock
Mantle
Pete Rose
Blue
Stan Musial
Court halts dog killings in Arizona dog dispute
The Arizona Greyhound Breeders Association planned to kill 30 racing dogs to protest a clash with track owners. Governor Raul Castro called the plan unjust and humane. A court order from the attorney general's office blocks the killings for 10 days until a July 25 hearing.
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Phoenix, Ariz
UPI
Arizona Greyhound Breeders Association
Tims
Raul Castro
State Attorney General’s Office
Namath hype ends with toilet water pitch ploy
AP story reports Joe Namath holding a press conference to announce a supposed five million dollar deal with Faberge Inc while remaining with the Jets. The column mocks media overreach and calls Namath a phony, urging editors to ignore celebrity-led stunts and preserve integrity.
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Frank S. Sweatlow
NEW York
UPI
Joe Willie Namath
Big City Press Corps
Joe Willie
Joe Namath
United States
Willie
New York Jets
Jets
Namath
WFL
Faberge, Inc
Faberge
Joe
NFL
Willie Boy
Bunko
Expert says Rozelle rule not needed to balance NFL
Dr. Roger Noll a Caltech economics professor testified in Minneapolis that the Rozelle rule is unnecessary to keep league balance. He argued a free market with revenue sharing or payroll limits could work, and noted AFL-NFL parity arose from city sizes rather than player quality. Defense counsel prepare final rebuttal this week.
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Minneapolis
Sharks rise to fame from Jaws to glossy public fear
The piece reviews how sharks shifted from obscure predators to Hollywood glamour after Jaws and Esquire reports. It notes low attack rates, explains a public panic, and lists cautionary tips while recounting a 1971 Purisima Point incident and a May Santa Barbara Island encounter.
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Santa Cruz Island
Santa Barbara
State Department of Fish and Game
Esquire
Joy Williams
Surf diver survives shark encounter amid Jaws fear
Scott Ostler and Gray's boat crew reached Surf as Gray underwent surgery after a shark attack with head and hand lacerations. Dr Karen Jamison notes high stitch counts. Six weeks later Gray resumes diving while locals report lingering unease about sharks and waters visibility ranges 5 to 20 feet.
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California
Purisima Point
Kenny Gray
Westways Magazine
Kenny
Gray
Lompoc
Surf
Karen Jamison
Jamison
Abs
Westways
Long
Surf Park
Mike O'Malley
Phil Lutz
Dan Duffy
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Mickey Mantle
Bobby Murcer
National League
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U.S
John French
American Football League
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Esquire Magazine
Hollywood
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