Braves place Messersmith on 21 day DL in Atlanta
ATLANTA AP The Atlanta Braves put right hander Andy Messersmith on the 21 day disabled list and sent Frank LaCorte to Richmond in the International League after Messersmith injured his right elbow while fielding a ground ball in the Astrodome. Further tests are planned. CHINOOK Mont AP Falcons trade dispute prompts Mike Tilleman to sit out season if not moved to another NFL club. The 280 pound defensive tackle from the University of Montana says he is disenchanted with Falcons priorities he calls expansion team like.
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Crum Expected To Decide On UCLA Offer Today
Louisville coach Denny Crum weigh s UCLA head coaching offer after morning talks with athletic director Dave Hart. The 40 year old alumnus and former Wooden aide is reported to be ready to accept, though Crum says no decision yet. Louisville stresses not entering a bidding war and may seek a replacement if Crum leaves.
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Nicklaus Favored In British Open at Turnberry
AP reports Jack Nicklaus is the odds-on favorite to win the 17th British Open at Turnberry on the 6,875-yard Ailsa course. Bookmakers set him at 11-2 as defending champ Johnny Miller recalls terrible winds in 1973 while noting Turnberry’s notorious ninth tee and wind swept promontory. Miller, 1974 champion, cites improving form after a rough start this year.
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Borg Aims for Wimbledon hat trick and U S Open clash
Bjorn Borg, the Swedish tennis ace, seeks a third Wimbledon title to join an elite group. He touts another bid at Jimmy Connors at the U S Open in September after defeating Connors in a five set Wimbledon final.
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Blues May Be Bought By Ralston
Ralston Purina Co a major corporation considers buying the financially strained St Louis Blues hockey team amid a $5 million Arena mortgage and unpaid city amusement taxes prompting owner urgency. The move described as civic awareness rather than a financial bet, per Globe-Democrat report.
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Telethon Saves Pacers From Possible Move
In Indianapolis a Sunday telethon rallied fans to buy 8 000 season tickets to keep the Indiana Pacers operating for another season. The drive topped 8 028 tickets, with Freddie Lewis and other former and current players joining the broadcast carried to four states.
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Petty Triumphs In Rain-Delayed Firecracker 400 At Daytona
Richard Petty nicknamed Old Blue won the Firecracker 400 at Daytona International Speedway, beating Darrell Waltrip by 17.7 seconds after rain halted action. Petty earned 23,075 dollars and closed to 17 points behind leader Cale Yarborough, who finished 24th after mechanical trouble. Waltrip, Benny Parsons, and David Pearson followed in the top four as A J Foyt faded late.
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Sinbad the box turtle draws Missouri readers to study
Nearly a half million Missourians follow Sinbad the box turtle as Charles and Elizabeth Schwartz study his moves with radio transmitters. The turtle crossed highways and fences, dodged hay baling, and wandered from near Jefferson City toward the Moreat River. Kiester assists, daily monitoring travels, amid human curiosity and statewide interest.
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City deer invade Kansas City area roams and mishaps
Conservation agents report multiple incidents of wildlife entering urban spaces from deer breaking a plate glass window on Truman Road to a deer lost in stockyards and a buck and a doe inside a military fence near Grandview. A beaver complaint arose at Kansas City International Airport and a doe was relocated to Pigeon Hill Wildlife Area.
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Rare prairie tracts join Missouri Natural Areas System
Osage Prairie in Vernon County comprising two tracts totaling 160 acres and LaPetite Gemme Prairie of 37 acres in Polk County are named new members of Missouri's Natural Areas System. Osage is held by The Nature Conservancy and LaPetite Gemme by The Missouri Prairie Foundation. Both are leased to the Department of Conservation. agency partnership expands system to 51 sites across prairies caves woodlands springs and glades.
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Fox Season Closed in Jefferson City Hunting Area
The Conservation Commission closed the hunting and trapping season for red and gray foxes due to low populations and heavy pressure from high prices. Bobcats were restricted earlier. Conibear traps over seven inches may be used only in water jets, while nonlethal fox chasing remains allowed.
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Missouri Conservationist wins Outdoor Writers honors
Jefferson City magazine Conservationist from Missouri Department of Conservation earned top honors from the Outdoor Writers Assn of America for a Joel Vance turkey hunt article with his son. Vance also won first place in a Johnson Wax outdoor writing contest last year and was second this year. He is a former Ledger sports editor.
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Commission To Conservation Commission Monthly Meeting Notice
The Commission To Conservation Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting at Department of Conservation headquarters on July 21 at 9. Meetings are open to the public. Anyone with business should contact the department at least 10 days prior. Officers listed include Robert Talbot as chairman Jim Tom Blair as vice chairman G Andy Runge as secretary and Robert G DeLaney as member.
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