Finley Sees Glory as A's Lead Baseball World
Oakland owner Charlie Finley praises Dick Williams as an outstanding manager while noting the A's strong .679 winning percentage and rising attendance. He discusses Bay Area sports, rumors of relocating, and his recent Memphis Pros purchase before catching a flight.
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Nixon Distracted by Senators Move and Baseball Standings
President Nixon said he cannot tell who leads baseball this season and noted the Senators relocation to Arlington, Texas. He mentioned adopting the California Angels as his home club and credited a Houston mayor with a mistaken call about the Astros leading in the West.
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Kilkenny to Start Saturday for Indians in NY Series
Newly acquired lefty Mike Kilkenny gets a chance in the Cleveland Indians rotation in the four game series with New York. Kilkenny, acquired from San Diego, is set to face Steve Kline in Saturday’s game as rain shortened the opener to four games. The postponed Thursday opener will be made up when the Yankees visit Cleveland on September 23.
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Here Comes Football Season Opens All-Star Game
The 12th annual American Football Coaches Association all star game kicks off the 1972 season at Jones Stadium Texas Tech. West coached by Chuck Fairbanks features quarterbacks Jerry Tagge and Jack Mildren. East led by Bear Bryant features Paul Miller and Joe Gilliam. Bryant predicts a run heavy game with teams known for speed.
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ATVV Club To Meet Sunday
Fitchville Firelands All Terrain Vehicle Roughriders Club will hold a 2 p.m. Sunday meeting at Bob Herold’s Fitchville River Road home. The new club has about 20 members with a track on Herold’s land for hills and climbing events. Membership open to all. officers include vice president John Vogt treasurer Burton Coy and secretary Jim Rockwell.
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Edison Park Registration Opens for Summer Activities
Edison Park in Milan begins summer registration Monday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for eight weeks with a $1 fee. Park Director Ann Seaman seeks volunteers for arts crafts tot story hour and classes. registration contact Miss Seaman in rural Monroeville. The program starts July 3 with breakfast at 8:30 a.m. and daily hours 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. (6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays).
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Slo-Pitch Saturday fixtures at Norwalk venues
Saturday action features the Norwalk Merchants against Furniture and Bennett No 2 clashing Nite Life Huron County Bank meets Reineck's in a twin bill with possible title implications at local parks.
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Teener League Evening Schedule Shows Local Matches
The program lists Moose versus Battles at 12:30 PM Bleile's against VFW Boys at 2:30 PM Berry's and Lodermeier's at 6:30 PM Bench meets Midway at 7:45 PM and Huron County Bank plays Erie Supply at 9 PM.
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