Golfers Coming On Strong In Paris-Mexico Meet
Paris Mississippi Valley area reports show Paris and Mexico girls golf teams competing hard. Mexico had four players in the 60s led by Jan Wirtz 62 and Chris Smiley 63 while Paris top scorers Donna Morgan 53 Janet Hollingsworth 56 and Jill Van Praag 58 helped narrow the margin in a 384-403 loss. The Bulldogs play Columbia Hickman at home and then a tri meet at Marshall next week.
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Standings and results from a chaotic baseball week
Pittsburgh and Chicago battle in Tuesday action while Atlanta and Cincinnati win. Wednesday’s schedule features matchups across the league including San Diego at San Francisco and Chicago at Pittsburgh. Regular season races edge toward closure with Baltimore and New York in tight battles as divisions tighten and clinching possibilities loom.
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Wellsville Tigers Finish Season With 5 Run Victory
Wellsville Middletown A-1 Tigers closed the season with a 5-0 win over Clapton, finishing 8-4 under coach Tom Barr. Randy Harrington earned the win, Rod Van Buren and Ron Reagan drove in runs, and key defense halted Clapton’s late rally. Barr praised the season’s improvement and noted five regulars return next year.
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Black star Frank Robinson set to become Indians manager
Robinson, a major league standout for nearly two decades, is expected to break color barriers by being named Cleveland Indians manager on Thursday, replacing fired Ken Aspromonte. He says he wants the job and aims to become a big league manager, matching Jackie Robinson's historic milestone 27 years earlier.
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Walton Debuts With Portland In New York Exhibition
Bill Walton, the No. 32 pick from UCLA, drew applause at Madison Square Garden before Portland beat the Knicks 100 to 93. He played 30 minutes, said the Mecca of basketball surprised him, and noted his biggest adjustment is having more free time to fill.
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27 Years After Color Line Falls First Black Baseball Pilot
Baseball awaits its first Black manager after a landmark decision involving Frank Robinson. The Indians agreed to hire Robinson with a $180,000 salary, likely as player manager next season, while veteran figures like Maury Wills Hank Aaron and Lou Boudreau react with cautious optimism. Robinson wins MVP in both leagues and hits 573 career homers, ranking behind Aaron Ruth and Mays. Aspromonte to finish season in Boston, unaware of Robinson talks and plans.
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Walton Struggles Scoring in Exhibition Against Knicks
Rookie Walton, famed for defense and energy, goes 3-for-18 from the field in an exhibition versus New York, hitting a jumper 17 seconds in but otherwise silent. Lenny Wilkens praises effort, while Red Holzman forecasts a bright future despite the rough night. Gianelli notes Walton may face tough early-matchups and fatigue.
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Chamberlain retires from basketball with San Diego Qs
Wilt Chamberlain says he will not play or coach this season and may take up part ownership of the San Diego Conquistadors amid retirement after 14 NBA seasons and one ABA coaching year. Owner Dr. Leonard Bloom confirms no coaching or playing duties and explains contract terms. Chamberlain hints at possible 25 percent ownership due to owed money, while noting a missed February payment earlier.
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Wilt Chamberlain Won't Return as Player Coach for Q's
Wilt Chamberlain says he will not return as a player for the Philadelphia area club and may pursue ownership. The 7 foot 2 star notes a one year 1973 74 contract with a two year option and a plan to be player coach after leaving the Lakers amid a court dispute.
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Pele to retire with final game on home turf in Santos
In Santos Brazil the famed soccer legend Edson Arantes do Nascimento known as Pele announces his retirement. He will play one last match on the same field where his career started 18 years ago. Pele scored over 1,000 goals and helped Brazil win world titles in 1958 1962 and 1970.
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Greatest Of All Soccer Players To Play His Final Game Tonight
Officials in Seville once canceled bull fights so fans could watch Pele on TV. Brazil declared him a national monument to keep him in the country amid rumors a European club planned a bid. Pele ended his pro career last year and has since donated his salary.
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Trojans Fall in Lopsided Games After Effort Improves
In Laddonia the Community A-6 Trojans lost 9-1 to Ashland with coach Rod Galloway noting better effort despite the score and a remaining home game against Madison. The Community R-6 Trojanettes dropped their season finale 9-8 to Ashland, finishing 54, after a late Ashland surge. Debbie Brown praised her team as fans cheered despite breakout hits by Ashland.
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