Mexico Legion faces uncertain future with new manager likely
Mexico Missouri Ledger reports that after four seasons Bob Kirgan will not return as manager of the Mexico Legion baseball team. The club finished 10-23 and funding and fan support are uncertain. Kirgan notes players often skipped games, hindering a stable lineup, while post sponsor James Blesoe Post No. 26 may continue support if a new manager steps forward.
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Big Red Tackles Bills in Halftime Hall of Fame Game
NFL exhibition season begins amid mediations and picket lines as the Hall of Fame game in Canton features the Cardinals and Bills with only two veterans for St. Louis. W.J. Usery leads talks to resume NFLPA-owner negotiations as veterans increasingly report to camps.
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Randy Johnson
Norm Snead
Bob Tucker
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Gabriel Friday
Ed Garvey
Garvey
Seaver Shuts Out Cards as Mets Win 3-0
Tom Seaver pitched despite lingering injuries to deliver a 3-0 Mets victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. He struck out five and threw 108 pitches for his first shutout of the season, aided by Ed Kranepool and John Milner's timely hitting. The game highlighted Seaver's return from a three week layoff and his ongoing battle with sciatic nerve issues.
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Virgil McCormack
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Bob Apodaca
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Joe Torre
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John Milner
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Chicago Cubs
Philadelphia Phillies
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Chicago
Philadelphia
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Reds
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Ken Rudolph
San Francisco
Cincinnati
Jim Barr
Don Gullett
Pirates
Expos
Willie Stargell
Richie Zisk
Dock Ellis
Ramon Hernandez
Pittsburgh
Montreal
al Oliver
Stargell
Zisk
Bob Robertson
Vandalian Brings Home Two Trap Shooting Titles
Karrol Hillebrand of Vandalia won the singles and all-around trap shooting titles at the U S Southwestern Zone Championship in Ft Worth Texas. He broke all 200 targets in singles and 390 of 400 overall, earning team captaincy for the grand national event in Vandalia Ohio beginning August 15.
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Ohio
Tucson, Ariz
Blues Open 1974-75 Season With Oct. 9 California Visit
St Louis Blues announce the 80 game 1974 75 season starts October 9 at California. The NHL club’s schedule splits home and away evenly with three home and three away games against each of four division rivals Kansas City Chicago Vancouver and Minnesota. The rest of the 56 games are against 13 other teams in the expanded league.
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Royals Rally Past Angels 3-2 Ending Home Streak
In Anaheim, Dick Williams lamented a drought as the Angels fell 3-2 to the Kansas City Royals. A ninth inning rally, a misplayed bunt, and a costly throwing error doomed the Angels despite solid pitching from Lange until the late innings. Busby notched the win for KC as Figueroa faced a tough mound matchup next.
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Orlando Ramirez
Jim Wohlford
Kurt Bevasqua
George Brett
Fran Healy
Busby
Bobby Valentine
Bochie
Kansas City
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McKeon
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Lee Stanton
Frank Robinson
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Quintana
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Red Sox
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Reggie Cleveland
Gaylord Perry
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Aaron Dishes Out Dessert With Strawberry Face Smash
Atlanta Journal sports writer Frank Hyland reports Hank Aaron smashed a carton of strawberries into his face in the Braves locker room during a rain delay with the Padres. Hyland says Aaron blamed him for double talking about managing the Braves and vowed not to see him again after criticizing his remarks. Clyde King was named new Braves manager the next day.
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Hank Aaron
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Hyland
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Pittsburgh
Clyde King
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How They Stand in Weekend Baseball Schedule
Weekend baseball listings show games across major teams including St Louis at Chicago and Pittsburgh at Philadelphia with doubleheaders and night games. Standings section notes Boston, Cleveland, New York, Milwaukee, Detroit, Oakland, Chicago, Texas, Minnesota, Kansas City, California, and Baltimore atop various leagues with recent results and upcoming matches.
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Official AP Sports Almanac described in brief
A new The Associated Press paperback edition titled Sports Almanac promises instant access to records and statistics for over 100 sports. It profiles superstars and highlights lesser-known sports with dramatic champions, using photos and diagrams to enhance the 928-page reference.
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