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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1970
Page
12
Kansas City Royals outfielder Paul Schaal drove in four runs including the tiebreaking run in the fifth inning as KC edged the New York Yankees 8-7 Monday night. The game featured a clash between longtime rivals with late-inning drama and key RBIs from Schaal to seal the win for KC.
Ase SELLE Kansas City 8 New York 7. Royals erased a deficit with a three run fifth inning highlighted by Schaal double and Hank Taylor pinch hit. Murcer added two sac flies and homer for New York. Braves shutout Expos 6-0 as Stone three hits, Lum and Stone lead. Chicago tops Dodgers 4-2 behind Pepitone homer and Jenkins win.
Quarterback Fran Tarkenton of the New York Giants pulled a groin muscle Sunday in the second quarter against the Jets and may miss Friday night’s game vs Pittsburgh. The injury raises concerns for the Giants’ plans and depth at quarterback.
American youths dominated the National AAU Championships in Los Angeles with 12 world marks set by teens led by Gary Hall. Hall and Mike Burton starred as world records and late surges highlighted four days of sprint and distance events at the Los Angeles Swim Stadium.
In Reading AP report coach Jerry Williams enters his second year with the Philadelphia Eagles aiming for a winning season in a 26 team NFL league. Injuries and depth issues plague blocking and secondary as four first string players undergo surgery. Key players include Leroy Keyes Bill Bradley Dave Graham Ike Kelley and Tome Woodeshick with Joe Carollo nursing an Achilles. The defense must improve from last year’s 25 sacks for 181 yards lost, while the offense relies on Norm Snead George Mira and receivers Hawkins Jackson Ballman and Woodeshick. Rookie Mark Mosely could push veteran Sam Baker for an offensive line role. The piece notes Redskins next and includes local notes on Walkersville soccer and world field archery championships in Rhonda Wales.
The VFW Country Club swimming championships were held over the weekend with multiple age divisions. Carol Baker won the 1 year old and under 50 meter butterfly and breaststroke events, Becky Mullican led in 12 and under backstroke and 100 yard individual medley, Miss Mullican also took the 25 meter butterfly for 14 and under, Mark Meyer claimed the 12 and under breaststroke and freestyle, Michelle Meyer won 25 yard freestyle and breaststroke in eight-year-olds, Karen Mullican won 10 and under breaststroke, Jimmy Shoemaker won 50 yard freestyle and breaststroke in 14 and under, and Don Zengerlie took the 10 and under freestyle.
CORAL GABLES FLA The tag Sophomore most likely to succeed at the University of Miami in football in 1970 appears to belong to Charles Foreman of Frederick He'll begin fall practice August 28 Foreman reported to the Miami fresh squad last fall as an offensive end and defensive tackle He shifted to the back field showing unusual quickness and agility in a sensational freshman campaign He ran for long scorers broke the freshman yardage record scored on runs receptions and even a UPD pass He moved from there in spring to No 1 at running back The versatile 200 pounder is counted on heavily as Miami seeks to improve after finishes of 5 5 in 1968 and 4 6 in 1969
Post race details show an Exacta with four to nine and two paid amounts. Names Espinosa Halterman Worley Lewis Bikteberry appear as horses or handlers. Handle for the event lists 4 663 and total handle of 353 736.
Pittsburgh AP Willie Richardson, newly acquired from Baltimore for Roy Jefferson, refuses to report to Steelers training camp until the club renegotiates his 1970 71 league contract. Steelers VP Dar Rooney says no renegotiation policy stands and Richardson will be fined daily for missing camp.
Dallas coach Tom Landry announced Roger Staubach will start at quarterback for Saturday night’s preseason showdown with the Houston Oilers in the Astrodome. Staubach replaces Don Meredith and aims to solidify his bid for the starting role. The Oilers return a stout defense as both teams tune up before the regular season.
Lynn Kentucky native Don Gullett, a multi sport star at McKell High School, rose from first round pick to major league pitcher with the Cincinnati Reds. After a 7-2 stint in Sioux Falls last summer, he has appeared in 36 games this season, mainly in relief, including a six straight strikeouts against the Mets.
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