Aaron and Mays Star in 44th All Star Game Night
The 44th All Star game opens in Royals Stadium with Catfish Hunter and Rick Wise as starters. Hank Aaron aims for Babe Ruth’s record as Willie Mays defends his spot in his 24th All Star appearance amid a star filled showcase and a 322 foot water display.
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All-Star Night Sees Otis Move to Center for AL
The All-Star game spotlights Amos Otis replacing Bobby Murcer in center for the American League while Willie Mays seeks one more moment in the sun. Murcer shifts to left as Otis anticipates the outfield duties, amid a 40,613 sellout and national TV audience. The 1933 anniversary adds nostalgia with Lefty Gomez and Bill Hallahan tossing first balls beside Royals owner Ewing Kauffman.
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Hunter and Ryan Vie for All Star Spotlight
The article highlights Nolan Ryan overshadowing Catfish Hunter in the All Star Game buildup. Ryan, 11-12, is praised as the hardest throwing pitcher and added to the American League roster after fans clamored for his presence. Hunter, 15-3, leads as AL starter but acknowledges Ryan’s impact.
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Williams Sparks U S Upsets Borzov in Minsk Meet
In Minsk the United States trails the Soviets 118 71 after day one of the 11th annual track meet. Steve Williams, a 19 year old San Diego student, beat Valery Borzov in the 400 meter relay leg. Tom White won the 110 meter hurdles while Evgeni Arzhanov won the 800. Mike Cotton injured hamstring in pole vault.
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Concepcion Injured Reds Star Misses All Star Game
Cincinnati shortstop Dave Concepcion will miss the All Star Game with a broken ankle while recovering at Christ Hospital. He remains confident the Reds will reach the playoffs and compete for the World Series, needing to catch the Los Angeles Dodgers who lead the NL West by five and a half games at the break.
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Lompoc Ruthers Reach Fourth Round in Belmon t Sectional
Lompoc 14-15 Babe Ruth team beats Manteca 6-1 to advance to the fourth round of the Ruth Northern California Sectional Tournament in Belmont. All-Star lefthander Carlton Roberts fanned eight with Tom Hawk in early and late relief. Hawk went 3-4 with a run and scored a run, as Lompoc improves to 3-0 and faces Palo Alto, Manteca, or Wasco for the title tomorrow. The California State Tourney follows in Eureka and Salt Lake City.
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Cougar II wins Sunset Handicap to end Hollywood Park season
Cougar II with jockey Bill Shoemaker clinched the Sunset Handicap as Hollywood Park wrapped its 1973 Sunset season in Inglewood California. The 2:26 time was two-fifths of a second off the course record and paid $3.80. Attendance climbed 12.8 percent to a state record 2,244,667 as California parimutuel tax topped $20 million.
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Bolinger booming in Reds big win after slump
Monte Bolinger of Modesto Reds broke out with a rising triple and two runs in a 7-2 victory over Salinas after a string of tough games. Roy Howell of the Eastern League Massachusetts has shown signs of emerging from a batting lull with two hits in a doubleheader for the Pittsfield Rangers. Ken Willard returns to the 49ers camp after trade talks, fined $800 for missing sessions.
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