White Sox gain as Caray helps rebirth pick up steam
Chicago Tribune columnist George Langford credits Chuck Tanner Stu Holcomb and John Allyn for the Sox revival with Harry Caray fueling radio ratings and fan interest. Attendance climbs past 496000 as Sox eye second in AL West and a $10000 bonus for Caray nears with 750000 fans predicted.
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Salukis Lose Schmelzer With Broken Collarbone
Salukis star flanker Dean Schmelzer, 6 0 190, from Arlington Heights, breaks his right collarbone while playing catch. He is out for fall drills as Rich Kohler or Phil Jett compete to fill his spot. SIU opens fall practice August 25.
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Wanamaker Leads U S in Pan American Decathlon Action
Des Moines born 23 year old Rick Wanamaker, 6 foot 8, dominated the 10 event grind at the VI Pan American Games in Pasual Guerrero Stadium. He won five events including high jump and pole vault and posted top scores as the United States built on a medal lead with 33 total, Cuba at 28. The American sweep continued in the 5,000 meters with Steve Prefontaine and Steve Stageberg going 1-2.
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Teen gymnast Roxanne Pierce upsets Linda Metheny at Pan Am Games
In Cali Colombia Roxanne Pierce 16 from Kensington Maryland beat defending Pan Am champion Linda Metheny 23 of Tuscola Illinois 74.05 to 73.25 for overall gymnastics. Kimberly Chace 15 of Palm Beach Gardens Florida took bronze as the U S swept medals. The U S also won the team gold with 363.30 points while Canada led silver and Cuba bronze. Metheny carried the American flag at opening ceremonies last Friday.
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Baseball scores rung up for three games tonight
Ante amass Minnesota Kaat 8 8 at 0 68 night Washington Abel 5 1 Niekro 3 4 night New York Kekich 5 5 Foster 6 10 night Boston Siebert 14 46 Palmer 12 6 night Kansas City Vicago Horten 5 Detroit Cleveland Baltimore noted.
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Warriors Move Home to Oakland as Golden State Name
The San Francisco Warriors announce relocation to Oakland for the 1971-72 season and will play at the Oakland Coliseum Arena under the name Golden State Warriors. Owner Franklin Mieuli said most games will be in one venue, ending talk of a Bay Area or San Diego split schedule.
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Hawk Debuts In Pro Golf At Little American Classic
Ken Harrelson, quitting the Indians for golf, shot 76 in the Little American Golf Classic satellite event. He praised golf's closeness to fans, signed about 200 autographs, and trailed leaders by seven with hopes to reach 68 or 69 as he seeks the 36 hole cut and a chance at a $4,000 prize.
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Murphysboro Engineer Carded Second Hole-In-One At JCCH
John Blankinship of Murphysboro knocked in a seven iron for a hole-in-one on the seventh hole at Jackson Country Club. He followed with a 75 for the round while playing with Bill Haury Jim Moniger and Bill Newton. The timing drew ribbing because his ace came in the morning round before an afternoon round with regulars who bet per man on any hole-in-one.
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