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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1971

Page

5

Johnson and Conigliaro Cases Tough on Autry

In Anaheim Gene Autry faces payroll and medical disputes as Alex Johnson meets hearing on his 1970 batting title case and Tony Conigliaro seeks retroactive pay. Autry argues Johnson’s decline stems from performance and nerves, while Conigliaro claims vision impairment affected his play. both relate to salaries owed by Autry’s Angels.

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Autry Looks to Turn Tide As Angels Fight Adversity

The piece details Texas-leaning owner Gene Autry facing a tough Angels season amid injuries personnel turmoil and a weak economy in Orange County. Autry hawks optimism aiming for at least a second place finish while defending finances and broadcasting assets tied to baseball operations.

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Killebrew Lifts Twins With Two Homers In Big Win

Harmon Killebrew powered Minnesota to a 4 0 victory over the Cleveland Indians with two homers and five RBIs. He hit a three run shot in the fourth and a two run homer in the sixth, boosting his AL total to 94. Bert Blyleven started and allowed three first inning runs but settled to earn the win. Rich Reese and Leo Cardenas contributed in support as Minnesota pulled away after a seventh inning rally.

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Tennessee Vols In Good Shape For Football Practice

Tennessee coach Bill Battle declared the Vols in good shape after reporting for spring practice. He praised the overall attitude and hustle, noting a lively start to drills despite a few disappointments.

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Spitz Shatters 4H Meter Fly World Record in AAU Meet

Mark Spitz of Sacramento broke the world record twice at the National AAU swimming championships in Houston. He won the 4H meter butterfly in 2 03.89, after earlier qualifying with a world record 2 03.976, edging defending champ Gary Hall of Garden Grove. Hall finished second. Ellie Daniels, 21, a University of Potsylvania student, set a world record in the qualifying for the women’s 100 meter butterfly with 2 18.4, while Karen Moe and Lynn Colella followed. Claudia Clevenger, 16, San Jose, won the women’s 200 meter breaststroke in 2 45.72, well off the record.

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Rockingham and Saratoga Horse Racing Results

The report lists multiple race outcomes and purses from Rockingham Saratoga and other tracks, noting winners and payouts. It includes swimmers and records with names like Bryn Joh Veronica Stroup Lysse Atwood and Lakewood club setting an American record in the women's 800 meter freestyle relay.

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Sayers Fined for Speeding on Chicago Expressway

Chicago Bears running back Gale Sayers was fined 25 dollars after a traffic court found him speeding 13 miles per hour over the limit on the Kennedy Expressway. He failed to appear in court to answer the charge, according to UPI.

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Pappas Leads Cubs Past Braves for 16th Victory

Milt Pappas pitched his fifth shutout to earn his 16th win for the Chicago Cubs against the Atlanta Braves. Billy Williams drove in three runs with a triple and a homer, scoring in the third and sixth innings. Williams and Pappas provided the key offense as the Cubs blanked Atlanta, while Ron Reed took the loss after seven frames.

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Pirates beat Reds in wild late-season contest

The game featured a flurry of scoring with Bobby Bonds and Willie Stargell among the contributors. Key moments included Clemens, Foster, and Perez driving runs as Cincinnati rallied earlier but the Pirates pulled ahead with late offense and solid relief pitching.

Missions Bow To Amarillo in Dixie West Clash

Amarillo rallied from a 6-0 deficit to beat San Antonio 109 in a Dixie Association West game. Robert Frazier hit a two run homer in the eighth to tie the score at 9, then Dick White delivered the decisive blows as Amarillo surged to the victory.

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National Boxes spark ninth inning rally in chaotic game

In a high scoring affair, Jone Lut runscoring double in the ninth sealed the outcome as pitching struggled. Darrell Peters, Ralph Maneely and Ha JetEcoat combined for a wild late frame. Amarillo trimmed the margin with key hits, while a late Giants rally added unearned runs. Virginia Tech reports strong practice with most of its 100 players in good shape under coach Coffey.

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Canadiens Sign Two Players In Nhl Offseason

In Montreal the Canadiens announced the signings of goaltender Rogatlon Varhow and forward Marek Tardif to new contracts, adding depth to the roster amid team changes. The moves come as the club reshapes its lineup for the upcoming season.

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