Vida Blue versus Dock Ellis sparks All-Star Game
In Detroit at Tiger Stadium the 42nd All-Star Game pits Vida Blue and Dock Ellis against each other. Blue leads the American League with a 17-3 record as Ellis faces questions about starting. The NL counters with stars like Mays, Aaron, Torre, Stargell, McCovey, Bench and Harrelson.
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Ken Rappoport
Associated Press
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Dock Ellis
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Sparky Anderson
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San Francisco
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St. Louis
Joe Torre
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Johnny Bench
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Jim Palmer
Mike Cuellar
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Tony Oliva
Bill Freehan
Cleveland
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Vida Blue carries dimes for luck
Oakland pitcher Vida Blue heads to the All Star Game as AL starter with three dimes in his pocket symbolizing victories and a fourth coin from Joe Cronin. He stays focused and notes he won’t read news about the lineup, trusting his fastball to overcome the NL.
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Hal Bock
Associated Press
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Vida
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Belmont meet nets 10.4 million for New York Treasury
The Belmont track spring meeting in Albany ran 30 days from May 24 to June 26 and drew 921,224 patrons wagering 97.3 million dollars, generating 10.4 million in pari mutuel revenue for the New York State treasury. Dick Thornton’s TD reception sparked a 64-yard Toronto march to a 14-11 CFL exhibition win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Saskatchewan Roughriders overcame the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the second half for a 32-16 CFL exhibition victory.
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Ali says fighting loses its fun as he trains for Ellis bout
Muhammad Ali, now older and more reflective, says he seeks social aims like defeating poverty and injustice rather than trophies. He describes fighting as a job, notes a $27,000 legal bill, and aims to defend against life’s changing stages while preparing for a July 26 12 round bout with former sparring partner Jimmy Ellis.
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Michael A. Lutz
Associated Press
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Muhammad Ali
Cassius Clay
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Jimmy Ellis
Cahoon Park Scramble Ends In Deadlock Between Two Teams
Cahoon Park Golf Association held a scramble tournament on the Muny course. Two teams finished tied with a 61, led by Jack Krattiger with Chick Murphy Gary Hansard and Frank Bradley versus Billy Owen Oscar Fairfield Jerry Cathey and C Static Stevens.
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Newcombe Favored In Washington Star Tennis Showdown
Cliff Richey the defending champion in the 50 000 Washington Star International says the top three seeds John Newcombe Stan Smith and Arthur Ashe are underestimated on grass. He notes Newcombe excels on clay and is a smart challenger with a strong repertoire ensuring any early-round match could prove risky.
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Tom Seppy
Associated Press
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John Newcombe
Stan Smith
Arthur Ashe
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Scholars square off in MSG ring double header
In Madison Square Garden two bouts feature academic contenders. Danny McAloon a New York PE teacher beat Donato Paduano of Canada by unanimous decision in a 10 round middleweight bout. Dave Vasquez a Manhattan Community College student won a 12 round bantamweight bout by unanimous decision over a Mexican opponent.
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Canada
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Manhattan Community College
Ricardo Delgado
Major League Standings And Schedule Noted
Wednesday’s games had no schedule. Upcoming clashes include Philadelphia at Chicago Montreal at St Louis two night twi Los Angeles at Atlanta San Francisco at Cincinnati San Diego at Pittsburgh and New York at Houston with Montreal at St Louis slated for Friday night.
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Author first casualty of pro grid training season
Pro football training season begins with Bert Rosenthal report on Baltimore Colts star author George Plimpton suffering a dislocated thumb and bloody nose at camp. Johnny Unitas returns to limited drills as Namath resumes workouts with the Jets. Other clubs report injuries and new signings as pre season work continues.
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Associated Press
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Jim Cox
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Houston Antwine
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Art McMahon
Jon Morris
Tom Funchess
Sharman named Lakers coach as Jones joins staff
Bill Sharman takes over the Los Angeles Lakers with K C Jones as fulltime aide. Wilt Chamberlain remains not for trade per owner Jack Kent Cooke. Sharman plans talks with Chamberlain about mutual respect and roles.
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Jack Stevenson
Associated Press
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Los Angeles Lakers
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Fred Schaus
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P.G.A. Junior Golf Tour Set for Cahoon Park
The PGA Junior golf tournament is scheduled for Wednesday July 14 at Cahoon Park Golf Course. Interested players should contact Pro Al Tingley at the course by calling 622 9506.
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Animal Fuji Stops Stephen Smith in California Bout
In a boxing card note, Animal Fuji from Japan stops Stephen Smith in a California match. Separate entry records Davey Vasquez from New York defeating Ricardo Delgado from Mexico, and Danny McAloon of New York defeating Donato Paduano of Canada in separate outpointed decisions.
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Associated Press
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Animal Fuji
Japan
Stephen Smith
California
New York
Davey Vasquez
Ricardo Delgado
Mexico
Danny McAloon
Donato Paduano
Canada
District Little League pairings set for Artesia tournament
The District Little League tourney runs July 22 23 24 30 and 31 in Artesia with Lions Sierra Roswell and Lions Hondo Roswell receiving byes. Eastside Optimist Roswell opens against East Artesia, while Alamogordo Optimist faces Roswell Noon Optimist. Babe Ruth and 13 year old district events also lined up in Artesia and Roswell.
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