Munson Tragedy Spurs Nation to React as Hero Dies
AP Sports Writer HAL ROCK details Thurman Munson’s sudden death in a private plane crash and the nation’s shock. Fans at Yankee Stadium broke the silence with nine minutes of cheers, celebrating a career marked by power hitting and fearless play.
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Yankee fans honor Munson with nine minutes of noise
The crowd roared nine minutes to express grief for Yankee captain Thurman Munson as teammates stood silent in Canton, Ohio for his funeral. Teammates, like a family, faced the loss with bowed heads and quiet tears after their brutal late season shock.
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Royals Rally Breaks Records In 16-12 Win Over Blue Jays
Kansas City manager Whitey Herzog sought two runs but the Royals erupted for an 11 run seventh, setting a club record for runs in an inning as they beat Toronto 16-12. George Brett drove in four, Fred Patek three, while Rick Cerone led Toronto with four RBIs in a wild affair at Toronto.
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Dolphins Cut Veteran Back To Trim Roster
The Miami Dolphins released four players including Jim Braxton, ending his run after Larry Csonka’s return. Braxton, a former O. J. Simpson blocker, joins others waived as Miami trims to 67 with seven more cuts due by August 15.
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Ottawa High School to Hold Wednesday Athletics Physicals
Physical examinations for all Franklin County junior and senior high students planning to participate in athletics will be held Wednesday at Ottawa High School. Students report to the main entrance with Ottawa Junior High at 6 p.m. and Ottawa High at 6:30. county students to follow.
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Murcer Leads Yankees In Memorial Victory Over Orioles
Bob Murcer drives in all five New York runs with a three run homer and a two run double as the Yankees beat Baltimore 5-4 in a tribute game for Thurman Munson. Kansas City routs Toronto 16-12 while California defeats Oakland 5-2 and Seattle edges Minnesota 7-4.
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Big 8 coaches laugh through strain at kickoff luncheon
In Kansas City AP report, Missouri coach Powers jokes about seniority as Big Eight coaches, including Fairbanks and Fambrough, trade quips on coaching hazards. Remarks touch on Kansas State’s kicking woes, size of players, and long odds in a demanding league.
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Monday Nighters Rally to 191 High in Bowling Standings
In a tight week Dakota led with 191 high for 10-10 game, Hopper 10-9-52, Mixers at 1020 high by J Bivens 189-320, Four Aces 10-30 M Sand 194-511, Funny Four 10-00 S Myers 157 429, Low Rollers 10-30 R Barnes 205-475, Wild Indians 10-30 J Robinson 179-465.
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