All Star Game Features Ellis and Blue in Midseason Showdown
Dock Ellis set as NL starter against AL rookie Vida Blue in Detroit, as the All Star Game aims for a ninth straight NL win. Lineups swap earlier due to injuries with Norm Cash and Bobby Murcer replacing Powell and Oliva. NBC projects nearly 58 million watchers for the night event.
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Frank Robinson
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Brooks Robinson
Cincinnati
Weaver urges fans and players to share star picks for All-Star team
Detroit report shows Earl Weaver proposing a revised All-Star selection where fans vote eight nonpitchers while league players choose most others, with three pitchers by manager. Norm Cash, added as AL starter in Tiger Stadium game, reflects selection tensions and Weaver’s aim to shift control from managers.
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Return of the Sports Editor Opens Its Own News Debate
The column marks Charley Kuhn’s absence on honeymoon while the paper covers a missing assistant. It reports Mullens High School coach Jim McNeish and Mullens principal J. T. Davidson, then defends open publication against attempts to censor or delay news. It champions editorial independence and truthful reporting amid local quarrels.
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Arch Moore
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Two Black Starters Set For Classic Pitching Duel
Lefty Blue, with 17-3 midseason record, starts after AA time in Des Moines. Ellis, 14-3, chosen by Sear Anderson amid rest debates, will oppose in the 41st classic. Anderson notes past comments and ties to Pittsburgh.
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A.L
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Weaver
Vida
Ellis
N.L
Sear Anderson
Anderson
Pittsburgh Pirates
Whales Interfere In Marblehead to Halifax Yacht Race
The 360 mile Marblehead to Halifax race should finish on schedule as favorable winds persist. A whale encounter delayed Canadian yacht Tuna when the Coast Guard Cutter Active assisted, but weather remains ideal for fast times. Five classes started Marblehead Sunday with corrected times determining class winners after arrival in Halifax.
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Tides Split as One-Hitter Highlights First Game
Don Rose held Charleston to a single fifth inning hit as Tidewater won 1 0 in the first game of a doubleheader. Charleston took the nightcap 1 0, while Rochester beat Toledo 4 1 and Richmond defeated Louisville 5 3. Richie Zisk homered for Tidewater and Rorie Harrison set a Rochester strikeout record with 18.
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Charlie Howard
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Harrison fans 22 as Jets beat Buffalo in 1964
Jim Breazeale hit his 16th homer in the fourth to spark Richmond past the Colonels 4-2. Harrison tied a league record with 22 strikeouts for Columbus in a 1964 win over Buffalo. Reed took the loss for Buffalo, while Harrison improved to 8-4.
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Charleston 22 Tidewater edge in seven inning line scores
In a seven inning game, Charleston 22 Tidewater 0. Garber earned the win, Mothers took the loss, Zisk credited with the save. Line score details show Charleston leads with a big run gap and key players listed for both teams.
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Ansted Grabs 3-2 Win Over Lansing in Industrial League
Charley Bennett pitched a six hitter for his second win as Ansted edged Lansing 3-2. A bases loaded walk in the fifth forced in the winning run after Pridemore sparked a 7 hit Ansted attack. Lansing led 2-0 early on timely hits by Galen Horrocks and Larry Horrocks.
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One-Legged Jumper 4th With 5-9 Leap
Tony Willis of Plymouth finished fourth in the intermediate boys high jump at the English Schools Athletics Championships with 5 feet 9 inches. Willis adapted pole vault technique hopping straight at the bar and vaulting over, rejecting Fosbury Flop due to landings. His leap was just short of his personal best, met with a 10,000 strong ovation. Chris Wilson won with six feet seven inches.
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Top Woman Sprinter Is Out For A Year
Chi Cheng of Nationalist China, rated the world’s No. 1 woman sprinter, will likely miss the rest of the year after a fatigue fracture of the femur. She spoke at the National AAU meet with coach-husband Vince Rees, aiming to return next year. Cheng had an undefeated 63-race streak in 1970 and won the Asian Games 100 meters in December.
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Monday's Fight Results New York Upsets and Points
David Vasquez outpointed Ricardo Delando in New York at 118 pounds. Danny McAloon won a decision over Donato Paduano at 154 pounds. Luis Pires stopped Bill Droyer at 220 pounds in Canada.
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Luis Pires
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