Thoughts on sports life and golf parities from a busy fan
The writer muses on baseball managers harassing Gaylord Perry and calls for commissioner action. He critiques pro football camps in heat and suggests northern training. He discusses golf as relief, childhood par, and reflects on Hoyt Wilhelm Stan Musial Willie Mays Hank Aaron Roberto Clemente Al Kaline retirement. He notes Oberlin College hiring from California and Akron Zips star Mac Thomas. He contrasts baseball and football all star games and proposes a July move for football classic to boost stature.
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Hoyt Wilhelm
Stan Musial
Willie Mays
McCarver Defends His Game Amid Criticism
Tim McCarver says critics focus on faults while he points to his bat and versatility. He notes his arm is average and recalls teams shifting him from catcher to outfielder and third base. He argues that fans overlook positives like his hitting and multi position value.
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New York
UPI
Tim McCarver
Sybil
Montreal
Joe Torre
Lou Brock
Bob Gibson
Phillies
McCarver
Expos
John Bateman
Gene Mauch
Terry Humphrey
St. Louis Cardinals
Sanguillen
Bench
Grote
Hundley
Baseball scores and standings snippets from leagues
The clumsy OCR summary lists multiple baseball game results across the National and American Leagues. Names like Colbert Pitt Williams and Jackson appear with varied scores such as 24 70 73 59, alongside pitchers Jenkins Seaver Nolan and others. The fragmentary items indicate partial box scores and league affiliations rather than a single narrative.
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Bench
Cin
Williams
Coi
Stargell
Pitt
Mav
Hou
Kingman
Alten
Chi
Cash
Del
Jackson
Oak
Killebres
Minn
Enstein
Cri
Hon
Allen
Gak
Mayberry
Scott
Carmin
Murcer
Bando
Dak
Oberlin Hires Stanford Gymnastics Coach Millman
Oberlin College adds Ian Millman formerly of Stanford to its physical education staff. Millman will coach gymnastics and stirl club, assist the diving program with swimming coach Dick Michaels, and is a 26 year old former NCAA gymnast and trampoline world champion. Tommie Smith, recently named head track coach, is eyed as possible successor to basketball coach Julian Smith who resigned earlier this month. Athletic Director Jack Scott says Smith may join the basketball program as head coach or assistant.
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Oberlin
Ian Millman
Stanford University
Oberlin College
Millman
Stirl Club
Dick Michaels
Tommie Smith
Julian Smith
Jack Scott
Crusaders lure Pinder Seals top scorer to Cleveland
Cleveland owner Nick Mileti announced the signing of Gerry Pinder, last season’s leading scorer for the California Golden Seals, as the Crusaders add a premier NHL player to bolster their forward line. Pinder, 23, scored 34 points (23 goals 31 assists) last year and will join Ron Buchanan. terms were not disclosed.
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Nick Mileti
National Hockey League
Gerry Pinder
California Golden Seals
Cleveland World Hockey Association
Pinder
N.H.L
Crusaders
Mileti
Gerry Cheevers
Paul Shmyr
Ron Buchanan
California
Chicago
Cleveland
Harvey S. Wineberg
Latourette Considers Medical Career Over NFL Punting
St Louis Cardinals punter Chuck Latourette, a five year NFL veteran, says he may retire to pursue a medical degree in Memphis while training camp continues in Lake Forest. He plans to play weekends for the minimum NFL salary if allowed and will graduate from the University of Tennessee College of Medicine in Memphis in December.
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Chuck Latourette
St. Louis Cardinals
National Football League
Latourette
Cardinals
Lake Forest
Latour Élite
University of Tennessee Colleges of Medicine
St. Louis
Rice
Bob Hollway
Philadelphia
Hollway
Northfield Race Card with Purses and Results
A chaotic list records multiple harness races at Northfield with drivers such as Rudy Toussel and Andy B Good, detailing horse names, odds, times, and payoffs. It includes race purses, participants, and arranged results across a series of events, concluding with attendance and handle figures.
Horse Racing Card Names and Entrants List
The list presents nine placements with horse names and stables or jockeys. First shows First-Mary Ann Vole and Poplars Champ with Light Fleet. continues through Ninth-Chief Heels with Irish Donna and Royal Adios, detailing a dense lineup of entrants for a themed race event.
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Poplars
Dixie Beau
Light Fleet
Oshkosh
Knight Report
Mary Ann Volo
Wildwood Mapge
Jimmy Johnston
Canfield Tammytod
Miss Landy
Nancy T
Eddie Knight
the Dude C. Scottish Hay
Steady Lew
Banker Paul
Lady Bye Bye
Guy Direct
Tuckers Gil
Sunday Creed
Ozark Widene
Elmas Comet
Miss Royal Barb
Babe Barns
Cresent Express
Spick Danger
Fine Fecker
Meadow Clay
Tigress
Demi Tasse
Sain
Bay Checker
Patsy
Wee Jady D
Lasty
Megs Demon
Myrna Hanover
Lucky Tuxedo
Wonderful Baron
Bob
C.M
Lamber Bobby
Liss
Clever Troax
Supper Star
Lofiz
Insh Baron
Gracie Volo
W. J
Mighty Shady
Bambi
Law Honor
Doctor Jim B
Jess Spencer
Starark
Mike G
Sacre Blue
Tee Wee Irene
Dilly Vicardins
Kutcher
Chief Hesis
Rainmaker
Nadene Creed
Abe Cleo
Royal Adios
Sir Francis
Sterling Blaine
Easy Chief
Mary Ann Vole
Poplars Champ
Ray
the Dude C
Elma’s
Comet
Lightning Miss
Earth Bound
Girl
H. A. Pettytime
White Bambi
Sacre Bleu
Tre Vee Irene
Nicklaus Pressed By Questions More Than Finger
Nicklaus arrived at Oakland Hills for a practice round wearing bandages after finger surgery and bristled at repeated questions about his hand. He sealed his status as a favorite with an early eagle, while peers doubted his form and slam chances.
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Birmingham
Mich
UPI
Jack Nicklaus
Nicklaus
Oakland Hills Country Club
Lee Trevino
Bob Goalby
Jack
Trevino
Dave Hill
Austin Carr sheds cast as Cavaliers plan return
Cavaliers star guard Austin Carr had his foot cast removed by team surgeon Dr. Jon Hardacre after bone graft surgery on May 31. X-rays show the bone knitting and Carr will begin a mild conditioning program before preseason camp in mid September.
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Cleveland Cavaliers
Austin Carr
Cavaliers
Jon Hardacre
Austin
Carr
Hardacre
Notre Dame
N.B.A
Elks Stag Golf Outing Rescheduled for Saturday
The Elks Stag Golf Outing will be held Saturday at Pine Brook Golf Course after a rainout on June 26. All previous tee times will be honored, according to a tournament spokesman.
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Pine Brook
Thomes Sohio Captures North Minor A Title in Baseball
Thomes Sohio pushed across three sixth inning runs Saturday to down Erb Builders 65 and win the North Minor A championship. The game featured five pitchers with Bob Sabo closing after a 5-0 start, Carl Kokoski earning the win as Sohio collected six hits while Erb had five.
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Thomes Sohio
Erb Builders
Bob Sabo
Jim Flannigan
Blanks
Sahio
Brian Suntheimer
Paul Drudry
Carl Kokoski
Don Beal's Beal, Inc. District Champions Again
Don Beal, Inc. Class C District champions extended their win streak with a 5-0 victory over Amherst. Pitcher Roger Hargus allowed five hits and nine strikeouts for the win while Jack Sito drove in two runs with a double and teammates Dull and Kowaleski added two-base hits.
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Elyria Don Beal, Inc
Amherst Athletic Association
Beal
Amherst
Roger Hargus
Jack Sito
Bill Dull
Don Kowaleski
Hargus
Plas
Grimes
Miksa
Mav
Sito
Kowaleski
Dull
Don Beal
Hargos
Lorain Prep Classic Tickets Go On Sale
The Lorain Chamber of Commerce reports 200 tickets available for the 1972 North-South Ohio All-Star football game set for August 11 at Fawcett Stadium Canton. Last year’s top senior gridders slated to meet in the annual clash. North Eaton Shield’s IGA beat LaPorte Baksa 5-3 behind Pat Patton’s one-hit pitching and two hits at the plate. Larry Daniels added three hits including a double and a triple, with Bob Tackett adding two hits.
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Loraine
Chamber of Commerce
Fawcett Stadium
Canton
North Eaton Shield
IGA
LaPorte Baksa
Pat Patton
Patton
Larry Daniels
Bob Tackett
Golf Leagues: Firment Leads Low Gross at Forest Hills
Andy Firment of Team 6 won low gross with 40 at Forest Hills Monday. He and Dick Lumadue claimed low net with 33s. John Herrecks won Class A long drive while Lu Madue claimed Class B. Bill Kelley led Class C with low putts. Team results include 7 over 1 52-25 and 6 over 4 45-43 with several score notes.
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Andy Firment
Forest Hills
Firment
Dick Lumadue
John Herrecks
LuMadue
Bill Kelley
Andy Fitrment
Andy Fitment
Nera
Schlather Insurance defeats Telephone Co. 8 to 2 for 14th win
Schlather Insurance tops Telephone Co. 8 2 as Don Chapel drives in two runs and Ray Korona earns his seventh win in eight decisions with eight strikeouts. Korona allowed one earned run over seven innings, backed by a productive offense.
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Don Chapel
Schlather Insurance
the Telephone Co
Chapel
Schlather
Ray Korona
Nova Labor Day Slow-Pitch Open Set at Scarborough Nova Field
The fourth annual Nova La bor Day Slow-Pitch Open draws teams in a double-elimination format. Draws at 4 p.m. August 20. Entry fees 35 dollars sanctioned, 42 dollars non sanctioned. Prizes include top four trophies and MVP award. Contact Richard Hartley or Richard Peters for details.
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Scarborough Nova
Ruggles Troy
Richard Hartley
Nova
Richard Peters
Browns obtain Rush from Detroit Lions in trade
The Cleveland Browns acquired defensive tackle Jerry Rush from the Detroit Lions for a future draft pick. Rush is a nine year NFL veteran, 6 feet 4 inches, 270 pounds, 28, from Pontiac Michigan, Lions second draft choice in 1964. Browns seek backup defense as early players struggle.
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Cleveland
Cleveland Browns
Jerry Rush
Detroit Lions
Rush
Poniac
Mich
Lions
Browns
Ealy
Bob Briggs
Browns Tickets On Sale For August 26 Doubleheader
Tickets are available at the Bell Co in Elyria for the Browns August 26 doubleheader. The sale starts immediately at the Bell store.
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Browns
Bell
Bell Co
Elyria
Paonessa Ace Sparks Pine Brook Nine
Greg Paonessa aced the par three 17th at Pine Brook Golf Course with a nine iron on the 130 yard hole. He totaled 40 for nine holes while playing with Jack Adams George Kessinger and Chris Koppenhaler.
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Greg Paonessa
Pine Brook
Stafford Drive
Jack Adams
George Kessinger
Chris Koppenhaler
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