Finley’s Massacre Dismantles A’s In Block Trades
Oakland owner Charles Finley liquidates the A’s core selling Joe Rudi Rollie Fingers Vida Blue to Boston New York for 3 million total. Reggie Jackson Ken Holtzman move earlier. Five superstars depart as Finley vows rebuilding and stability in a high profile AL upheaval.
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Bert Campaneris
Sal Bando
Gene Tenace
Doyle Alexander
Elrod Hendricks
Grant Jackson
Jim Freeman
Syracuse
Orioles
Rick Dempsey
Tippy Martinez
Rudy May
Dave Pagan
Scott McGregor
Foreman Stops Frazier in Fifth Ending His Career
George Foreman knocked out Joe Frazier in the fifth round at Nassau Coliseum. Frazier retired after 36 fights, after Eddie Futch urged the stoppage following a brutal beating. Frazier’s daughter Weatta watched as he thanked fans and hinted at retirement.
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William Heyman Memorial Tournament draws state powerhouses
The 9th annual William Heyman Memorial Tournament in Norwalk runs July 9–11 at McGuan Park. Local organizers aim for 30 teams, with 55 invitations mailed and field arrangements aided by Norwalk Furniture. The event highlights Ohio women’s slow pitch history, featuring teams from Dayton, Cincinnati, Toledo, Columbus and beyond, including past champions and rising contenders.
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Norwalk Park and Recreation Department
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Plain City
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Toledo
Georgetown
Jo-Jo’s Pizza
Janet Sayers
Ed Brown
Fred Hall Builders
Oregon
Georgetown Apartments
John Borgia
Huron County
Sorrento’s
McGlaughlin Oil
Columbus
Norwalk Beats Ashland In Legion Baseball Matchup
Norwalk's American Legion team upset previously unbeaten Ashland 5-2 on Tuesday to move to 1-1. Ashland, 9-1 and seventh ranked last year, lost as Brett Smith tripled and singled twice and Harvey Haynes doubled and singled. Norwalk had 11 hits while Dave Gurney limited Ashland to five. Norwalk hosts Ashland Saturday in a 1 p.m. doubleheader.
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Harvey Haynes
Dave Gurney
Perry Tops Indians Pitching Greats To Reach Sixth All Time
Gaylord Perry became the sixth pitcher in baseball history to reach 2,586 career strikeouts as the Texas Rangers defeated Cleveland 3 to 2. Gene Clines made a wall crashing catch in left field to preserve the win after Cleveland threatened in the ninth. Clines sustained a knee injury on the play while holding the tying run at second. Perry improved to 7-4 despite a groin issue, fanning six and allowing six hits.
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Texas
Colorful Dykes Dies After Watching Phillies Game
James J. "Jimmie" Dykes who loved baseball died at 79 after a long career spanning nearly fifty years. He watched a Phillies game on his deathbed at Hahnemann Hospital, explained by his daughter. Dykes managed several major teams and coached for multiple others.
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Jimmie” Dykes
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Louisville coach urges faith amid youth temptations at FCA conference
Granville Ohio reports Vince Gibson head football coach at Louisville tells 320 athletes and coaches at Denison University conference that youth face more temptations than ever. He urges affiliation with church and Jesus as key to being a winner, warning against watching TV or movies with X rated content.
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UPI
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University of Louisville
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Buffalo seeks blocking suit over Braves transfer to Florida
Buffalo claims an oral lease with the Braves to remain for 15 years and filed a 48 million antitrust action in federal court against the NBA and a 10 million state breach of contract suit against the team. Judge Elfvin ordered the NBA not to act on the sale to Irving Cowan until after a Friday hearing.
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UPI
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Hollywood
Fla
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U.S
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NBA
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Irving Cowan
Diplomat Hotel
ABA Faces Merger Rejection Amid Financial Crisis
In Hyannis Massachusetts the ABA braces for a likely rejection of its merger with the NBA as the NBA advisory committee votes after a four hour session with ABA owners and Commissioner Dave DeBusschere. The shaky league struggles to justify its financial promises amid the crisis.
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Hyannis
Nutrition expert warns steak heavy diets harm athletes
Boston reports nutrition expert Jean Mayer urges balanced meals over high steak intake. He cautions excess steak raises later heart attack risk while noting athletes need not increase meat consumption. Mayer heads Tufts University as president amid clinical nutrition guidance.
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