All Star Game Preview from Detroit Clash of Blue and Ellis
Vida Blue and Ellis lead the 42nd All Star Game with fierce pitching matchups at Tiger Stadium. The American League hopes to halt an eight game skid against the Nationals while Sparky Anderson and Earl Weaver steer star lineups including Mays, Aaron, Torre, and Bench.
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Windeatt sweeps events at Santa Clara meet
Australian swimmer Graham Windeatt, 17, defeats world record holder John Kinsella in the 1500 meters freestyle at the Santa Clara International Swim Meet, setting a meet record time of 16:14.7.
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All-Star Baseball Homers Spark Historic Dramas
The piece reviews famed All-Star moments from 1933 to 1967, highlighting Babe Ruth’s early homer, Ted Williams’s 1941 two-run shot turning a loss into a 7-5 win, Ralph Kiner, Red Schoendienst, Stan Musial, Johnny Callison, and Tony Perez delivering decisive long balls in key midseason classics across venues like Comiskey Park Briggs Stadium Shea Stadium Milwaukee and Anaheim.
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Demolition Derby Star Garrett Wins Finals at Holt's Summit
Geoger Sports reports Raymond Garrett and 1963 Chrysler rebounded from an early bash at the Mexico Fairgrounds demolition derby. After swift repairs for Holt's Summit Sunday, Garrett won the first heat earning 35 dollars and then captured the finals for 300 dollars plus two trophies.
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Bench May Abdicate to Manny for All-Star Catches
Johnny Bench says his ailing left wrist may force him to give up the National League All-Star catching job to Manny Sanguillen of Pittsburgh if it does not improve by game time. Bench notes Sanguillen deserves to start with a stronger season, while Bench remains the fan voted starter.
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Rojas Eight Player To Have Appeared For Both Leagues
DETROIT AP Kansas City star Cookie Rojas could become the eighth major leaguer to play for both the National and American Leagues in the midsummer classic. Amos Otis also on the American League roster marks KC’s first multi-All-Star trio since 1955. Bench’s fall from MVP form contrasts with Sanguillen’s rising production this season as Reds and Pirates contend.
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Lakers Hire Jones As Sharman Aide
Los Angeles Lakers appoint KC Jones as full time assistant to head coach Bill Sharman amid a plan to add trades. Wilt Chamberlain not on the trading block, with Sharman and GM Fred Schaus discussing guard depth and a need for an experienced center. Jones, ex Celtics star and San Francisco alum, will handle scouting duties and coaching duties.
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Ali says fighting is just a job as he eyes new goals
Muhammad Ali, older and reflective, says fighting is no longer fun and that he seeks larger aims such as defeating poverty and injustice. He discusses past desires from a Cadillac to a housing project while preparing for a July 26 bout with Jimmy Pilis in Houston.
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