Marichal Fails Again as Giants Sit Winless Weeks
Juan Marichal suffers another loss, sending San Francisco to a 3-2 defeat by St Louis and extending his winless stretch to six weeks. Bill Singer earns his first victory since June 12 as Los Angeles shuts out Houston 3-0 and narrows the Giants’ West lead. Other NL results include Pittsburgh over Montreal 7-2, Chicago 3 San Diego 0, and Atlanta beating New York in 17 innings.
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Jim Fairey
Lee Weyer
Bill Virdon
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Clay Kirby
Billy Williams
Braves
Mets
Darrell Evans
Sonny Jackson
Felix Millan
Pickpockets Hit Pan Am Games In Cali Crowd
At the Sixth Pan American Games in Cali Colombia officials report pickpocket incidents. U S Olympic Committee executive director Arthur Lentz said his wallet and cards were stolen after feeling ruses in the crowd. Aides and other officials also had valuables taken and were contacted by thieves offering restitution for a fee.
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U.S
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Victor. Michaelson
Last Hearing Set in Cunningham Breach Case
U S District Judge Edwin M. Stanley scheduled a final nonjury hearing for August 24 in the Carolina Cougars breach of contract suits against Billy Cunningham. The case centers on whether the Cougars failed to pay an $80,000 May 15, 1970 bonus or whether Cunningham breached by signing with the Philadelphia 76ers.
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University of North Carolina
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National Basketball Association
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Philadelphia
Rocky Day Wins at Jefferson Downs Feature Race
Rocky Day captured the $2,000 feature at Jefferson Downs on Thursday night by three lengths. The horse clocked 1:27 1-5 for six and one half furlongs, returning $11.20 $5.40 $3.60. Prudhoe Bay finished second, Bayou Bengal third as the favorite, with Charlene’s Sees Sid and Spritingaleak also racing. daily double paid $106.20. A crowd of 5,094 wagered $257,564 across nine races.
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Duke Becomes Big 10 Loop's Commissioner
Wayne Duke, longtime Big Eight commissioner, signs a five year contract to lead the Big Ten starting Sept 1. He succeeds the late Bill Reed as the fourth Big Ten commissioner, chosen by the Council of Ten and introduced by Northwestern’s Chancellor Miller.
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Chicago
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Northwestern
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Council of Ten
Woodlawn Coach Sets Student Football Meeting
Coach Boyce Mahoney announced a Woodlawn Junior High School meeting at 1 p.m. Tuesday for all students interested in playing football next season. Boys who have not played before should bring a birth certificate.
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Boyce Mahoney
Woodlawn Junior High School
International Tennis Tournament Quarterfinals Set in Houston
Third seed Françoise Durr of France and fourth seed Nancy Gunter of Texas advanced to the quarterfinals of the $40,000 Virginia Slims event in Houston. Gunter defeated Valerie Ziegenfuss 6 1 6 4, Durr beat Jill Cooper 6 3 6 7 6 4 after a tie break. Billie Jean King topped Neil Truman 6 3 6 3. Quarterfinals Friday, semis Saturday, finals Sunday with a $10,000 top prize.
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San Angelo
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St. Louis
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Billie Jean King
Neil Truman
Muhammad Ali to Fight Exhibition in Panama Aug 28
Boxing promoter Chris Dundee announced that former heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali will fight an exhibition match in Panama on August 28. The event marks Ali's return to the ring in a controlled exhibition setting.
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Booty Leads West Past East In Louisiana All-Star Game
Shreveport’s Johnny Booty threw two touchdown passes and was the offensive player of the game as the West beat the East 14 8 in the Louisiana High School All Star game in Baton Rouge. Mitchell and Blanchard caught the scoring passes. Miley connected for the East’s score late. West’s defense stifled the East, with King and Dean standout on the line and Rogers handling punting.
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NSU
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Coleman
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Grayson
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Quachita
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Sisson
Steve Rogers
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St. Frederick
Ricky Weyand
Southern Methodist University
Weyand
NLU
Otis Leads Royals Past Twins With Three-Run Double
Amos Otis delivered a decisive three-run double in the seventh as the Kansas City Royals beat the Minnesota Twins 7-4. Otis added 61 RBI and .315 average, while Bobby Knoop, Fred Patek, and Chuck Harrison aided the rally. Patek swiped his 36th base. The day also featured Yankee Stottlemyre’s three-hitter in a 13-5 win over Baltimore, and Red Sox beating Detroit 5-0 with a homer by Doug Griffin.
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