Rain Delays Fail To Aid Tigers, Lose 9-0
The Detroit Tigers fell 9-0 to the Milwaukee Brewers after a 51-minute rain delay and a second rain interruption. Detroit managed only one hit, a sixth-inning double by Mickey Stanley, as Milwaukee built a 4-0 lead by the fourth and rode starter Bill Slayback from the mound early.
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Boston
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Red Sox
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Belshe
Shaw McGreevy
McGreevy
Garnett
Terry Domnanish
Doug Rockers
Allan Sobba
Rockers
Scott Cooper
Babe Ruth Champs To Be Crowned Tonight
The Babe Ruth District Tournament final round begins at 7 30 pm at Orlis Cox Field with Clathe Major facing Garnett for the championship. Garnett leads Paola 1 0 in the losers bracket and a second game will follow if Garnett wins the first.
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Missouri Eyes Fleet Backfield For 1972 Season
Missouri coach Al Onofrio expressed optimism about reviving the Tigers with a new Wishbone-T offense and added that a couple of seatbacks could boost offense and respectability after a 1-10 season. He spoke at a pre-season luncheon ahead of Aug. 15 practice start.
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Chargers Trade Frenzy and Uncertain On-field Results
San Diego coach Harland Svare ramps up to 15 trades since taking over with four games left last season. New defensive linemen Deacon Jones Lionel Aldridge and rookie Pete Lazetich bolster the unit while Duane Thomas and Cid Edwards join a backfield with Mike Garrett. Svare seeks cohesion to challenge Oakland and Kansas City in the AFC West amid questions over Thomas and Rossovich.
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Tim Rossovich
Willie Wood
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Dotson Barred From Cardinals For League Rule Violation
Alfonso Dotson, veteran defensive end, cannot play for the St. Louis Cardinals this season after NFL rules ban him for previously being on a Canadian League team roster. The Cardinals signed him three weeks ago as a free agent. St. Louis also fights to finalize contract with top draft pick Bobby Moore amid language disputes, as they prepare for Friday’s exhibition opener against the Buffalo Bills.
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Weather Forces All Star Play in State Babe Ruth Tourney
Rain forced postponement of play at McPherson in the State Babe Ruth All-Star Tournament. Assistant state director Gary Kuntz said games would be played today if conditions permit. Ottawa All-Stars were set to face Wellington at 7 pm. Ottawas stand 2-1 in the double elimination event.
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Namath signs record contract with Jets in Hempstead
Joe Namath announced a two year Jets deal with no figures released. Sources say the pact could be worth 500000 making him the highest paid player in pro football history. Namath vowed to continue contributing while noting past injuries and desire to train, with several other trades across the league listed including Browns Rush to Detroit and Colts Curtis to Los Angeles.
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Chicago
Houston
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Oakland
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Raiders
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Atlanta
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Poorly Prepared Jack Cofavorite With Trevino
Jack Nicklaus entered the PGA Championship as a cofavorite with Lee Trevino, despite a sore finger, and described himself as a distinct underdog on the eve of the final major of the year in Birmingham, Michigan.
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Public invited to name San Diego ABA team
San Diego owner Leonard Bloom seeks public input for the new ABA franchise name and plans to announce the choice next Monday. The story also covers golf stars Nicklaus Trevino and rivals in The Masters U S Open and British Open, with Trevino’s recent form and comments from Lee Trevino Ken Still Gary Player Arnold Palmer.
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