Hall of Fame picks Willie Mays Jr for Cooperstown honors
New York AP reports Willie Mays Jr elected almost unanimously to the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. The onetime Giants center fielder, age 47, acknowledged love of the game as the key to dedication and sacrifice, sharing a light moment about loving baseball more than his wife.
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Willie Mays Reflects On Hall of Fame Dream and Career
In a candid interview Willie Mays recalls growing up in Birmingham and breaking into pro baseball at 15. He discusses his 22 years in the majors, 660 home runs, a .302 average, and his confidence in his own greatness while revealing his reluctance about moving with teams and the Mets later in his career.
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Conference Rivalry Rules Pro Bowl Clash At Coliseum
AFC star Terry Bradshaw and NFC rival Roger Staubach lead the Pro Bowl as the NFL’s longest season ends at the Coliseum with coaching, player pride, and conference bragging on the line. substitutions noted for NFC defense while Fairbanks faces arbitration. Ottawa bowling event also listed with 58 teams and multi-day schedule.
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Whirlwinds Drop Close Game in Oregon Trail Tourney
Ottawa Junior High ninth graders fell 42-41 to Oregon Trail in a tight Oregon Trail tournament opener. Evan Shaffer led Ottawa with 16 points, Maggard also 16, while shooting struggles at the line hurt both teams. Friday night OU resumes Heart of America action against Central Methodist after a weather postponement.
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Benedictine Women Dominate Ottawa 71 43 on Tuesday
Defensive pressure by Benedictine College held Ottawa University to 42 shots and 15 makes while Benedictine pulled away to a 71 43 victory at Wilson Field House. Marcia Elkins led Ottawa with 11 points with Myla Spencer and Susan Mitchum adding eight each. Ottawa trails 7 6 this season and faces Central Methodist Friday before a rematch at Atchison Saturday night.
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Bowie Kuhn Rules Carew Talks Amid Trade Impasse
Commissioner Bowie Kuhn barred talks with Rod Carew until the Minnesota Twins agree on compensation, delaying potential deals with the Angels Yankees Red Sox Royals and Rangers. The Twins seek third baseman Carney Lansford, and Angels reportedly offered $4 million for five years. Carew plans free agency after 1979 if unresolved. The Yankees reportedly submitted the strongest offer including Chambliss Beniquez Doyle and cash.
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