Standings and schedules from United Press International
The National League East lead is Pittsburgh 80 46 with Chicago 69 59 and New York 65 59. West leaders Pittsburgh 80 47 and Houston 73 56. Sunday results include Pittsburgh 2 San Francisco 1 and Philadelphia 8 Atlanta 0. Today’s pitchers feature Niekro at Houston and Blass at Pittsburgh among others.
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Baseball Batting Leaders From United Press International
The listing highlights top batters in the American and National Leagues with totals for games at bats hits runs and RBIs. Notable names include Cheno Mota Garr Santo Baner Hebner Oliver Watson and Saguin in the National League and Carew R.Allen Rudi Shblum Pinlla Otis Fisk May Berry Munson Colbert Stargell Bench Aaron Williams Murcer Cash Epstein and Jackson in the American League.
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Kaminaga Aims for Calm Focus as Judo Returns to Olympics
Akio Kaminaga, now Japan's judo coach, reflects on the 1964 Tokyo loss to Anton Geesink and prepares for Beijing era competition. He stresses relaxation, learning from participation, and guiding six athletes to perform without undue pressure. Judo, once dropped in 1968, has grown to 50 nations and remains Japan's national sport with deep ritual and balance.
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Olympic Odyssey Gets Smarter in Austria and Germany
The narrator recalls renting a VW in Munich and traveling via Innsbruck to Oberammergau for Olympic events. They navigate currency limits, banks that exchange coins, and traffic advisories while noting a quiet city on Opening Day. They buy three round trips for 63 marks to Oberammergau, discover cheaper weekly passes, and outline a packed Sunday schedule of basketball and boxing events.
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Houk and MacPhail Contract Extended by Yankees
The New York Yankees announce the contract extensions for manager Ralph Houk and general manager Lee MacPhail through the 1975 season. Hank Aaron leads MLB in total bases with 6136, surpassing Stan Musial. Vinny Giles, 29, from Richmond Virginia, won the US Amateur Golf Championship. World lightweight champion Durankos Potter is noted in the report.
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Where to Stand When Your Partner Receives in Tennis
Excerpted from Winning Tactics for Weekend Tennis by Trobert and Hyams 1972 Bantam. Advice for doubles stance mid court near center service line to cover returns. Watch the net man’s eyes to predict partner’s shot and react quickly.
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Holt, Rinehart, & Winston
Chiefs win one for Lamar's kids
Kansas City Chiefs defeat the Dallas Cowboys 20 10 in a pre season game. Aaron Brown intercepted a pass for a 53 yard return early and Dallas committed four turnovers. Jack Concannon saw his first action as a Cowboy while Craig Morton led a late comeback bid with a 45 yard TD to Billy Parks. Dallas ends its pre season against Oakland.
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Bengals 1972 Outlook: youth drives renewed Central Ohio squad
The prospectus highlights a young Cincinnati team rebuilding after a 4-10 season. Virgil Carter or Ken Anderson may lead at quarterback while Fred Willis and Doug Dressler anchor the backfield. Notable rookies include Jim LeClair and Tommy Casanova amid a swift secondary led by Lemar Parrish and Ken Riley. Prediction: second in the division with Paul Brown chasing one more title.
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Neil Craig
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California 500 at Ontario Motor Speedway results
Roger McCluskey won the California 500 at Ontario with 200 laps earning $127,609 in the 2.5 mile oval. Mike Hiss finished second, Billy Vukovich third, Same Sessions fourth, Mike Mosley fifth, Salt Walther sixth, and Art Pollard seventh with prize money listed.
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