Chiefs Rally Edges Jets In Preseason Battle
Kansas City defeated the New York Jets 21-16 as Len Dawson connected with Otis Taylor on a early touchdown and Mike Livingston threw for 319 yards. Podolak sealed the win with a one yard TD in the fourth quarter, preserving the Chiefs undefeated preseason record.
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Mike Livingston
Stram
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Podolak
Weeb Ewbank
Bob Davis
Eubank
Optimist 2 Clinches City Softball Title In Gritty Rally
In a championship doubleheader the Optimist 2 beat Rotary 12-5 after trailing 5-3 and then 18-13 in the second game, rallying in the sixth inning of both to claim first place while Rotary took runner up and Kiwanis earned the sportsmanship trophy amid many aches and pulls.
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Bob Hamilton
Harold Smith
Tim Hagan
Bo Broemmel
Bill Nichols
Frosty Mueller
Bob Test
Kiwanis
3 Man Hearing Convenes Today Over Johnson Reinstatement
In Detroit a three man hearing board convenes to determine if Alex Johnson should be reinstated to the California Angels after a suspension and "restricted list" placement. MLBPA official Marvin Miller argues emotional reasons underlie discipline and seeks reinstatement or potential pension considerations. The hearing runs 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Ponchartrain Hotel with verdicts expected weeks away. Meanwhile Sedalia reports Eikel and Loehnig placing in state horseshoe event with modest records and strong participation.
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Vusoun Wens
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Sion
Lefty Phillips
Cards Take Late Lead In Wild NL Night
Lou Brock stole his 50th and 51st bases of the season as the Cardinals edged the Mets 3-2 in a wild National League night. Willie Crawford and others fueled a Dodgers win over Houston 3-2 amid onfield scuffles. Pittsburgh beat Philadelphia 6-4, Montreal topped Chicago 6-2, and Cincinnati split with San Diego, 21-4-3. Brock set an NL single season steals record with 60 or more.
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Willie Crawford
Los Angeles
Billy Wilson
Tim McCarver
Willie Montanez
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Cardinals
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Houston
Pittsburgh
Phillies
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Chicago Cuba
Cincinnati
San Diego
San Francisco
Atlanta
Brock
Mets
Ty Cobb
Ted Sizemore
Julian Javier
Jerry Koosman
Cleon Jones
Sizemore
Koosman
Steve Carlton
Crawford
Ken Forsch
Jack Hiatt
Hiatt
Dodgers rally for third inning runs in win over Astros
In a 1971 Ledger note, Richie Allen drove in two with a first game single and Jim Lefebvre added a run scoring hit after Crawford left. Astros finally struck back in eighth with Metzger double and extra base hits to trim, as Downing labored. Brawls and ejections punctuated the game including Montanez’s $100 fine for helmet throw and McCarver booted after Stargell walk. Pirates pulled ahead on Clemente single and Sanguillen RBI. Expos beat Cubs as Bailey and Renke homered in win. Reds beat Padres on May’s eighth inning homer, Gaston’s two run shot and late double by Gaston in nightcap.
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Richie Allen
Jim Lefebvre
Crawford
Astros
al Downing
Roger Metzger
Dennis Menke
Cesar Cedeno
Philadelphia
Montanez
Mel Steiner
Steiner
Tim McCarver
Willie Stargell
Phillies
Billy Wilgonthen
Roberto Clemente
Pirates
Manny Sanguillen
Wilson
Joe Hoerner
Bob Bailey
Steve Renke
Expos
Cubs
Glenn Beckett
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Ben Lee May
Reds
Padres
Clarence Gaston
San Diego
Gaston
Scrimmage News From Big Highs And Sooner Camp
The Associated Press reports mixed notes from fall scrimmages as Missouri tailback Jack Barabe is hurt with an ankle sprain and Bastable may miss several days. Booker Washington moves ahead in the Bastable tailback slot while Huck Link earns praise for clutch catches. Oklahoma’s first full-scale scrimmage labeled mediocre by coach Chuck Fairbanks as Kansas coaches Don Fambrough lamented struggles with three newcomers Galen Schmitz Bill Skepnek and Bill Dinkel stood out. Dan Hech returns to work after contact restrictions. Colorado fullback John Tarver resumes starting duties. Larry Brunson reappears after a groin injury.
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Sheeey
Jack
Link
Onofrio
Oklahoma
Sooners
Chuck Fairbanks
Jayhawks
Colorado
John’Tarver
Larry Brunson
Buffs
Nebraska's Show: 3 Ring Aerial Circus
Nebraska coach Bob Devaney faces a quarterback buzz with Jerry Tagge Van Brownson and freshman Dave Humm competing for the top spot Humm nicknamed the Hummer impresses with poise and a quick release Tagge says only Devaney can name the starter while Brownson pushes for another shot Nebraska's offense returns star Johnny Rodgers Jeff Kinney and a solid line but depth concerns linger Devaney warns no opponent is unbeatable and no team can beat them.
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Neb
Bob Devaney
Nebraska
Ike
Cornhuskers
Jerry Tagge
van Brownson
Southern California
Tagge
Farewagon
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Nebrasaka
the Hummer
Humm
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Brownson
Haman
Jerry
Dave
Johnny Rodgers
Jim Carstens
Woody Cox
Jerry List
Carl Johnson
Dick Rupert
Keith Wortman
Doug
Dumler
Daryl White
Joe Orduna
Baseball Standings and Schedule From Daily Brief
National League and American League East and West divisions listed with team records and games behind. Monday and Tuesday results include Montreal Chicago Philadelphia Pittsburgh St Louis New York Los Angeles Houston Atlanta San Francisco Oakland California Chicago Minnesota Kansas City Milwaukee Cleveland Detroit Washington Boston and Baltimore noted with scores and pitchers.
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Night
Stram Sees Chiefs Rebuild With Personality Plus
Hank Stram, famed Kansas City Chiefs coach, vows a more aggressive, personality filled 1971 season after last year’s championship loss. He targets safer aerial attack, reconstructs receiver corps with Pitts Taylor Hines Wright and Homan, and expects stronger defense led by Robinson and Bell.
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Chiefs
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Lewis Porter
Elmo Wright
Dennis Homan
Dallas
Ed Pedolak
Robert Holmes
Wendell Hayas
Jim Tyrer
Dave Hill
Ed Budde
Mo Moorman
Jack Rudway
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