Gibson to start in 43rd All Star Game in Atlanta
Atlanta AP reports Bob Gibson reluctantly will start for the National League against Jim Palmer of the Orioles in the 43rd All Star Game at Atlanta Stadium. Gibson, 11 straight wins, favors pitching one inning in relief. Palmer silent before 52,744 in attendance. game at 8 30 p m EDT.
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Durocher Leaves Cubs as Whitey Lockman Chosen
Leo Durocher steps aside as Chicago Cubs manager after a 1966 turnaround, with Whitey Lockman named to revive the club. The team sits fourth in the NL East, 10 games back, as Lockman and officials address morale and performance while Don Kessinger starts for the NL in the All-Star Game in Atlanta.
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Legion Action Stacks Up Rainout in Baseball Tourney
A rainout delayed the District II American Legion Ateam event at Orlis Cox Field stacking four losers bracket games at 7 and two winners bracket games at 9. Shawnee meets Kansas City Post 199 in the winners bracket finals on the North field at 9 while Paola Olathe and Iola battle in the losers bracket. Final pairings set for Wednesday and possible second title game Thursday if needed. Ottawa and Kansas City Post 399 eliminated. Lawrence, Olathe, Iola and Paola remain in losers bracket.
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Baseball Scoreboard Cleveland at Baltimore and Detroit at Milwaukee
Baseball scoreboard notes Cleveland at Baltimore and Detroit at Milwaukee with scores shown as 2 to 1. The brief listing highlights two games on the schedule with final tallies and teams involved.
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League Leaders In Batting And Pitching Highlights
This brief table lists 1969 season batting and pitching leaders from the American and National Leagues. Key figures include Scheinblum and Piniella leading AL batting, Rudi and Harper high in runs, D.Allen and Cash among home run leaders, with Kaat and Odom atop AL pitching. In the NL, Cedeno and Williams pace batting, Bench and Stargell driven RBI, Brock high in hits, and Bonds tied for doubles.
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Midget League Tourney Delayed
The city's Midget League baseball tournament has been postponed until Thursday night. Games will begin that evening at 6.
Eagles Trade Nance as Namath Holds Out for Jets
The Philadelphia Eagles acquire fullback Jim Nance from the New England Patriots after disputes over salary and system fit, ending his AFL record 1,458 yard season. Jets star Joe Namath refuses to play in exhibitions until a contract is signed, while Rams, Browns, Chargers camps report various fines and roster moves across NFL figures.
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District Softball Winds Up Tonight
The district Amateur Softball Association tournament at Forest Park continues with four or five games planned. Ottawa teams Peoples National Bank and Budge's Hardware remain unbeaten in the winners bracket finals at 6 30. Losers bracket semifinals feature Wellsville vs Osawatomie Auto Parts at 7 30 with the winner facing the losers bracket finalist at 8 30 in the losers bracket final. The 9 30 championship pits the winners of the two brackets, and a 10 30 potential if needed determines the district entry for the sub state tournament starting Thursday in Emporia.
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