Stargell’s Vietnam trip aided April homer burst
Willie Stargell says visiting Vietnam last winter lifted his mood and conditioning. He hit a Pirates single season record 11 home runs in April and led the league with 27 RBIs. The trip boosted focus and confidence, with Stargell noting a healthier spring and renewed concentration on baseball.
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Ira Miller
Pittsburgh
UPI
Willie Stargell
Vietnam
Stargell
Pittsburgh Pirates
Foreman Seeks Title Shot In Oakland Fight
George Foreman, aiming for a title bid against Joe Frazier, is a 10-7 favorite to beat Argentina’s Gregorio Peralta in a Monday night closed circuit bout at the Oakland Coliseum. Foreman, Olympic champion and 27-0 in pro bouts, faces Peralta in a 15 round match, with local odds noting Peralta’s experience and the extended distance as challenges. Other heavyweights George Chuvalo and Ernie Terrell also competing in cross-country showdowns as part of one televised night. Youths interested in Morgantown Legion baseball are urged to attend a 6 p.m. meeting at the American Legion Armory for registration.
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Oakland
UPI
George Foreman
Joe Frazier
Gregorio Peralta
Argentina
Oakland Coliseum
Foreman
Peralta
Madison Square Garden
Jimmy Ellis
Toronto
Ernie Terrell
Luis Pires
Chicago
Frazier
Ilis
Terrell
Birthday happy one for Mays Birthday happy one for Mays
Willie Mays age forty late birthday salute ends in a 4-3 Giants win over the Braves. Bobby Bonds starts the 10th with a double and scores on Mays third hit of the game. Jerry Johnson picks up the victory after Gaylord Perry departs with two on.
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SAN Francisco
UPI
Willie Mays
Bobby Bonds
Atlanta
Bonds
Chris Speier
Mays
Willie
Giants
Jerry Johnson
Gaylord Perry
City bowlers win in state doubles event
Morgantown bowlers H. Jones and K. Mayfield captured the 1971 West Virginia State Bowling Tournament doubles handicap title with a 495 first game and a 1,375 total including an 84-pin handicap. Fairmont’s D. Poundstone and Jack Sims placed second, while Weirton led individual events and Al's Auto Service of Wellsburg won the team crown.
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Morgantown
West Virginia
H. Jones
K. Mayfield
D. Poundstone
Jack Sims
Fairmont
Weirton
Auto Service
Wellsburg
Bowling League Standings and Highs From Several Leagues
Readable league results list top teams and individuals across multiple leagues including Morgantown Classic and Thursday leagues. Highlights cover high team series and games, top individuals, weekly 200 clubs, and notable standings across Pussy Cats, Hep Cats, and Poodles groups with scores and member names.
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Wor
T. Hart
R. Myers Horne
Bai
K. B. Wolfe
S. Horne
R. Myers
R. Gibson
W. Stansberry
D. Varner
J. Davis
C. Nicklow
R. Barill
C. As
A. DO. Longhouse
P. Fantasci
R. Cordwell
Pussy Cats
Pole Cats
Hep Cats
Top Cats
la Calico Cats
Wild Cats
C. D'Amico
H. Whisler
N. Rabagia
O. D’amico
E. Rabagia
M. Morgan
E. Hughes
O. D‘amico
C. D’amico
Christopher Coal League
Tea Wok Rae
Osages
C&k
Ark Lab
Osage
Ye Serpe
C. Wade
D. Maier
G. Trentin
Tornadoes
Connie Colebank
Jeanie Baker
Carol Jacobs
Ruth Kelley
Phyllis Friel
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Monongalia County
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University Avenue
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Fullmer
Edwards
Long
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Deonise
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Phillips
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Jan
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First St
Sycamore Lanes
Seamore
Vrabel
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Donney
Imrick
Gray
Lytle
Areford
Donley
Paul Gutta
Dave Toothman
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Virginia Vrabel
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Jim Brozik
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Tony
Tumblin
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Olexa
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Julia Barr
Helen Rapaldo
Pauline Wilson
Ella High
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