Gibson Prefers Relief Role in All-Star Start Clash
Bob Gibson faces Jim Palmer in the 43rd All Star Game at Atlanta Stadium as a reluctant starter. Gibson says he would rather pitch one inning in relief to avoid disrupting his regular season rotation while Palmer starts for the American League. Manager Danny Murtaugh will decide lingeringly, amid strong NL hitters led by Johnny Bench and a 7-5 NL edge.
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All-Star Baseball Memories Across Stadiums and Eras
Sportswriter recalls four All-Star games from Crosley Field 1953 through 1970 sued riverfront and Tiger Stadium highlights include Ted Williams first ball toss Gus Bell Ted Kluszewski Homer Dean Stone Walter Alston Nixon era secret service Pete Rose Ray Fosse collision and Reggie Jackson's 197? homer marking AL victory.
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Redondo Emerges From Tennis Family Legacy
Walter Redondo, 14, seeded in the Westerns at Middletown Tennis Club, follows in Jimmy Connors’ footsteps after a strong run at the Buckeye Open. His sister Marita is No. 2 nationally in Girls 16, with siblings Marisa and other relatives also rising in California junior rankings.
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Baseball Clean Says Anderson on Bribe Attempt
Reds manager Sparky Anderson calls the reported Wayne Simpson bribe a prank and says baseball is clean. Simpson received a call offering $2,000 to let Bob Robertson homer. Reds won 6 3 as Anderson emphasizes reporting such incidents.
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U S Davis Cup Squad Heads For Play In Spain
The United States Davis Cup tennis team heads to Barcelona to face Spain in the European Zone finals after a strong win over Chile in Santiago. They must also win inter zone ties against Czechoslovakia and another opponent to retain the Cup, last held in 1968.
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Uncle Jud Wins RD Feature at River Downs Track
Uncle Jud captured the River Downs feature 6 furlongs in 1 13 earning 12.80 6.00 and 4.20 with Steady Friar second and Anglo third. Zilpo and Miss Pollux formed the daily double for 32.60 as attendance reached 2,513 and handle totaled 239,886.
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Littler Wins Armstrong Cork Invitational in Lancaster
Gene Littler return victory at Lancaster Country Club after cancer surgery. He shot a one under par to finish ahead of Dave Eichelberger, who posted a 70, with birdies on the final two holes sealing the win.
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Opening rounds spark Westerns tennis in rain delay
Yesterday's opening matches began amid a late afternoon rain as doubles commenced and the consolation tournament started under Western Tennis Association rules. Results from yesterday appeared on page 15.
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Con Ed Loses At Aqueduct
New York AP reports Aqueduct racing was cancelled due to a power failure. Con Edison warned of a prolonged heat wave and a restored power outlook only by 4 p.m. EDT, making 1:30 p.m. post time impossible.
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Its Not That Cheap To Enter Baron's Meet
An announcement in Sunday's Journal notes a softball tournament entry fee of 40 dollars with a Thursday 6 p.m. deadline. Baron's Softball Club invites teams. contact president Ed Hill or Wayne Sorrell for details.
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Durocher Out as Cubs Manager as Lockman Steps In
Leo Durocher has stepped aside as Chicago Cubs manager amid questions about his status. Whitey Lockman, former Giants star, is named to revive the club under owner Phil Wrigley while the team sits 10 games behind in NL East. Lockman, turning 46, notes strong play by Pirates and Cardinals and says no major roster changes are expected.
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