Cubs Face Pirates in Key NL East Clash at Wrigley
Chicago under Leo Durocher hosts Pittsburgh in a pivotal three game series. Fergie Jenkins opposes Steve Blass as the Pirates chase the best record in the league while the Cubs boast a late surge and strong bullpen depth. The teams feature eight players hitting over .300 for Pittsburgh and a sharp Cubs lineup peaking at home. Durocher notes improved speed and relief help from Cardenal, Monday, Phoebus, McGinn, and Aker.
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Finley Visits Memphis Pros After Buying ABA Team
Millionaire Charles O. Finley arrives in Memphis to review his newly purchased Memphis Pros. He plans meetings with the board of directors and will announce a new coach by Saturday. Bob Bass is a strong candidate, with four other coaches still under consideration.
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American Basketball Association
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Mid- South Coliseum
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Baseball Night Schedule With Multiple Matches Across Cities
Saturday action lists games across the majors including Pittsburgh at Chicago and Philadelphia at Montreal. Night games feature Houston at Cincinnati San Francisco at San Diego Atlanta at Los Angeles Minnesota at Kansas City Chicago at Bosman New York at Cleveland Detroit at Boston New York at Cleveland Boston at Milwaukee Minnesota at Kansas City California at Oakland and Detroit at Baltimore with several late starts and twi night entries.
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Larry Mowry
Butch Baird
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Dick Loiz
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Jamieson Leads Western Open After First Round
Portly Jim Jamieson 215 pounds from Moline Illinois shot a three under par 68 to share the lead with R H Sikes in the opening round of the Western Open at Sunset Ridge. The 145 player field advances to a free-for-all second round with top money leaders and absent stars including Jack Nicklaus Trevino and Heard.
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White Sox Use Late Banging To Beat Brewers
The Chicago White Sox defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 5 to 2 as Stan Bahnsen earned his 10th win with help from Cy Acosta. Tom Egan contributed two runscoring singles, continuing a strong road effort for a club noted for late-inning offense and solid defense. Del Crandall praised the Sox as the most impressive team since his May 30 arrival, citing their balance of offense, defense, and bullpen.
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Finley Buys Memphis Pro Team In NBA Appraisal Move
Finley confirms purchase of the Memphis Pros of the American Basketball Association. He expresses happiness to be in Memphis and notes the city lacks any other pro team. He jokes about the Pros name and hurries to catch a plane.
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Goddard Ties For Second In Indiana Open
Ray Goddard of Ellis Ft Harrison Country Club trails by one stroke entering the final round. He sits at 212 after 54 holes, tied for second at one under with four others behind leaders Sam Carmichael and Don Padgett. Greg Milan leads at 213 after an early 70.
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Bloomington
Connie Mack League to Hold Monday Meeting
The Connie Mack League schedules a 7 30 p m meeting for managers coaches sponsors and board members at 194 Science Building Indiana State University. Parents invited to attend.
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Carroll Rosenbloom May Purchase Rams
Los Angeles AP report notes three way deal could place Carroll Rosenbloom owner of the Rams with Robert Irsay buying the club and swapping franchises. Rams President Bill Barnes confirms talks in progress and cautions about tax angles and market speculation while the sale remains unsettled.
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Ali Favored Over Quarry in June Rematch Oddsmaker Says
In Las Vegas UPI reports Muhammad Ali is a 5-1 favorite to defeat Jerry Quarry in their June 27 rematch. Jimmy Snyder also lists Mike Quarry as an 8-1 underdog against champion Bob Foster in the light heavyweight bout on the same card.
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Smith Helps Mayflower Edge Vigo IGA in Connie Mack Play
Mayflower defeated Vigo IGA 6 to 5 as Stan Smith doubled in the winning run in the seventh. Doug Bensinger collected three RBIs with two singles and a double, while Bob Switzer added two singles.
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Hunter
Softball Nightline Matches Set for West Terre Haute and Nearby Teams
Tonight brings West Terre Haute versus Pon derosa at 6 p.m. Great Scot faces CBS at 7 30 p.m. Clay City meets Pepsi Cola in a later matchup, outlining a busy schedule for local softball fans.
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Great Scot
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Gymnastics Clinic Brought to Terre Haute This Summer
A three week three hour course for gymnastics instructors runs Aug 7 25 at Indiana State University Terre Haute. Lead staff includes Roger Counsil Jim Brown Paul Mayer with others from Eastern Illinois Elk hart Mt Prospect and Porter Company. Course emphasizes teaching basic skills theory and classroom applications for physical education teachers.
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Camaros Dominate Gremlins In Junior Baseball Duel
Ron Sampson blasted a grand slam and another homer as the Camaros beat the Gremlins 14 7 at Spencer Field. Randy Hathaway added a homer for Camaros while Don Price homered for the Gremlins. Ken Norman of Camaros turned an unassisted triple play. Dodgers top Tigers 10 8 with Danny Bennett homering late. Firebirds edge Mavericks 24 23 as Richard Kirk and Chris Frederikman each hit two homers. Cards defeat Yankees 13 6 with Trent Barnhill grand slam and Steve Trego homer.
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Hulman Stars Defeat Jasper 7-3 Behind Two Run Homer Strikes
Mc Gee and Turner hit two run homers as Hulman Stars down Jasper 7-3 at Terre Haute. Bruce Wade added two singles. Darren McCane Tim Sanders and Dale Fell shared mound duties. Hulman hosts Anderson at Valle Field Saturday at 1 pm then travels to Fayette Sunday. The Stars stand 12 3 for the year.
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Terre Haute
Dempsey to Celebrate 77th Birthday Saturday
The former heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey, now 77, remains a widely recognized figure as admirers visit his Broadway restaurant for glimpses and autographs. He reflects on his career, compares past champions, and recalls fights with Willard, Tunney, and Firpo while noting changes in boxing and his health.
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Vigo IGA Tops Glicks in Senior Tittle League
Vigo IGA defeated Glicks 63 at West Terre Haute as D Amour Montgomery and Monts Roach led with multiple hits. Mayflower routed Lee Fields 121 behind Bryan’s four extra base hits, while Great Scot beat Coca Cola 10 to 1 at 16th and Chase Streets Park.
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Lindley Powers Columbia Past Straw Steel in Babe Ruth Play
Lindley struck out 14 and added a home run a double and a single as Columbia Records routed Straw-Steel 19 to 3. Teammate Danny McDowell slugged a homer and two triples, while Brent Houston led Straw-Steel with three of their five hits.
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Rosselli
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Mrs Templeton Wins Spring Handicap Golf Title
Mrs John Templeton edged Mrs Ed Weston in 19 holes to win the Spring Handicap at the Country Club of Terre Haute. Other results include flight winners and consolations with several score closings and a 19 hole finish.
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Ed Weston
Terre Haute
Hubert Werneke
Carroll Fletcher
Robert Oliphant
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H Robert Monroe
Jack Thrasher
J. C McHargue
Edward Snyder
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