Gate Brown Seeks Daily Play Amid Pinch Hit Record
Gates Brown, Detroit Tigers veteran and AL career pinch hits leader, says he would rather start but is proud to be tied to elite company. He reflects on his 114 pinch-hits target, his 1968 World Series season, and his life from Crestline Ohio to Major League Baseball while noting the drive to play every day.
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Detroit
UPI
Gates Brown
Detroit Tigers
Tigers
Brown
Kevin Collins
Crestline
Crawford County
Ohio
Oliva Embraces Family After Tough Early Years
Minnesota Twins star Tony Oliva speaks of the joy of family life after years of hardship. He recalls arriving from Cuba with little money and food, walking long distances to eat, and how his wife Gordette and their children bring happiness now that he earns nearly $100,000 a year. He fondly notes reuniting with his mother and sister in Mexico and hopes to see the rest of his family soon.
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Oliva VIII
Minnesota Twins
Twins
Charlotte
United States
Cuba
Phil Howser
Oliva
Pedro
Gordette
Anita
Mexico
Two NL All Star spots in doubt at shortstop and first base
The National League All Star team is nearly set with voting continuing for only two positions, shortstop and first base. Bud Harrelson leads at shortstop, while Orlando Cepeda closes in on Willie McCovey at first base though McCovey sits injured.
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NEW York
UPI
Willie McCovey
San Francisco Giants
McCovey
Orlando Cepeda
Atlanta Braves
Cepeda
Sparky Anderson
Cincinnati Reds
Anderson
Baseball TV package seen as realistic deal
Hollywood UPI reports baseball’s new four year TV package is viewed as a realistic contract amid leagues asking high sums, with networks negotiating long term rights in a period of big sports deals. The piece notes cautious optimism about revenue and stability for baseball broadcasts.
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Hollywood
UPI
Nbc-Tv
Walter O'Malley
Los Angeles Dodgers
O’malley
NBC
Davis Cup format changes approved abolishing Challenge Round
The Davis Cup voting body abolished the Challenge Round ending the defending champion playing one match versus the interzone winner. Beginning in 1972 the defending nation must play from the first round through the tournament. Contract professionals remain barred from Davis Cup. The United States will face the end of the old format when defending the title in Charlotte. Former pros may compete under national association auspices.
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Wimbledon
England
United States
Charlotte
N.C
Stress Distance On Long Putts 1970 Way
A brief note discusses the concept of stress distance in long putts during the 1970 golf season. It highlights how distance judgment affects accuracy on the greens and references field tests conducted by coaches and players to improve approach consistency.
College coaches try pro football
In a three part series former college coaches Tommy Prothro and Dan Devine discuss leaving UCLA and Missouri for NFL jobs with the Rams and Packers. They cite pro football’s larger scope, the challenge of developing players, and the blend of pro and college strategies shaping both games.
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New York
Tommy Prothro
UCLA
Los Angeles Rams
Dan Devine
University of Missouri
Green Bay Packers
Devine
Green Bay
Chicago
Grimsley
Dan
Memorial Hospital Activity Listings in Elyria Area
A list of names and addresses appears under hospital activities at Elyria Memorial, detailing patients and associated residents in Elyria Lorain N Ridgeville Grafton and surrounding towns. The compilation includes Mrs. George Adams Mrs Helen Axford Douglas Baker Mrs Alan Beckstein Herman Bowens Kevin Chochol and many others with street addresses.
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George Adams
Helen M. Axford
Lorain Rd
N. Ridgeville
Douglas C. Baker
Washington Ave
Alan Becksteinson
Poplar St
Herman Bowens
14Th St
Lorain
Kevin J. Chochol
W. 35Th St
Susan D. Cisar
Maple Dr
Floyd Dallas
Morgan Ave
Virgil Dotson
Bernard Marquis
Cornell Ave
Joseph Metz
Lake Ave
Charlie Montigel
E. Broad St
Bernard Moore
Ridgeview Blvd
John Noga
Edwin St
Zigmond Palagyt
Foster Ave
Elverton Roe
Wooster
Edward Rogala
Avon Belden Rd
Timothy Ryancey
Bon Air St
Edward A. Yensho
Litchfield
James Young
Beavercrest
Lorain County Blood Bank names new One Gallon Club member
Clifton Rolfe of Elyria has joined the One Gallon Club at Elyria Memorial Hospital. He is plant superintendent at All American Co. in Elyria, served two years in the Army Signal Corps, and has been married 14 years with two children. He and his wife Rhea belong to the First Congregational Church where he teaches Sunday School. He enjoys golf, football, and restoring antique cars.
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Clifton Rolfe
Longfellow St
Lorain County
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Elyria
Rolfe
All American Co
Army
Signal Corps
Rhea
First Congregational Church
The
Christian Education Board
Local Birth Announcements Trace Newborn Names
A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Terry Smith of 275 Harrison Street. A son welcomed by Mr and Mrs Gregory Bittner of 113 East Avenue. A son born to Mr and Mrs John Matheny of 6939 Willow Lane North Ridgeville. A son listed for James Dyer 931 Walnut Street and for Jake Carson 819 Middle Ve. A noted newborn for Puta Ensign at 120 Wanda Street.
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Gregory Bittner
East Ave
Thomas Brown
Oakwood Ave
John Matheny
Willow Lane
North Ridgeville
James Dyer
Walnut St
Jake Carson
Middle Ve
Putea Ensign
Wanda It
Elyria Party Center Liquor Licenses Suspended
The Ohio Department of Liquor Control suspends the wine carry-out license of Elyria Party Center at 657 W Broad Street for 14 days starting noon July 25 for sale of liquor to a minor. A seven day beer carry-out suspension for a prior minor sale is delayed until January 28, 1972, if no further violations occur.
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Ohio Department of Liquor Control
Elyria Party Center
Broad Street
Local Birth Notices From Lorain Area Families
The Lorain area reports births with several families welcoming sons. Jeffery Carroll’s family at 4508 Camden Ave announces a son, while Mr and Mrs Joe Otero of 1880 E 31st St welcome a son. Ricard Nagy lives at 1605 Ohio and Denny Owens at 1735 North Ridge Rd Amherst announce a son and a son is born to Mr and Mrs Thomas Wyman at 1110 Kingsway Dr. James Blazina of 935 Dillewood Ave Sheffield Lake and Robert G Jones of 202 W Lith St each welcomed a son with families noted.
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Carmen Alvarez
N. Dtst St
Michael Bires
Hollyview Dr
Vermilion
Anthony Cantu
Mark
Lawrence Krupp
S. Central
John Kundrat
Linda Dr
Michael Lovich
E 34Th St
Wilfredo Lozano
E. 30Th St
Aaron McQueen
Cooper Foster
Elvis Moore
Toledo Ave
Abner Owing
Sixth St
Lynette Peak
Palm Ave
Jean Schuller
Elyria Ave
John Skurray
Redwood Blvd
Avon Lake
John Smodgrass
Oakdale Ave
Anna Villa
B. Bist St
Valeria L. Wilson
Lorain Dr
Brian Wright
Broadway
Isabella Hubbell
Livingston Ave
Patria
Jeffery Carroll
Camden Ave
Joe Otero
E. 31St St
Ricard Nagy
Ohiove
Denny J. Owens
North Ridge Rd
Amherst
Robert G. Jones
W. Lith St
Thomas Wyman
Kingsway Dr
James Blazina
Dillewood Ave
Sheffield Lake
Lear Siegler to borrow $60 million from Prudential
Lear Siegler Inc announces a $60 million loan from Prudential Insurance Co of America. About $36 million will cut short term borrowings, the rest refund existing long term debt. 17 year notes at 7.9 percent start 1974 with annual $4 million payments. The company also sold divisions, closed facilities, and invested in Detroit seating and Hawaii modular housing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lear Siegler, Inc
Romeo
Abbe Rd
Prudential Insurance Co. of America
Robert T. Campion
LSI
Prudential
Campion
Lear Siegler
Detroit
Hawaii
Santa Monica
Calif
LaGrange church to sponsor August film festival
The United Methodist Church in LaGrange will host a community film festival in the church parking lot at dusk on the first three Fridays in August. Screenings include High Noon The Mouse That Roared and a Walt Disney evening with The Grand Canyon and Nature's Half Acre. Admission is free and open to all.
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Lagrange
United Methodist Church
Grand Canyon
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Cleveland
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Elyria Memorial
Lee Owens
Quarry Rd
John Bayes
Vinton
Harold Hillyard
Woodside Dr
Marshall James
Toledo Rd
David Arbogast
Wilbur Ave
Ford Heusser
Don Klima
W. 29Th St. Lorain
Janet Blythe
Sunrise Dr
Apolonia Gargasz
Crestline Dr
Roy T Morrow
Connie Hellinger
Lakeview Ave
Daniel Trinemeyer
Rainbow Dr
L. C. Miller
Dallas Ave
St. Joseph
Esther Baker
Dunton Rd
Rebecca Lynn Blake
State Road
Robert M. Bromley
City Hall
Zachary M. Bromley
Willie Capers
Brenda Combs
Lincoln St. George Douglas
Ada Ave
Verena B. Edwards
W. 13Th St
Regina
Gunter
Goble Dr
Melody Hale
Roy Hale
Sarah Haslage
Seneca Ave
Margaret Hathcoat
E. Erie Ave
Marie Haupt
Connecticut Ave
Pablo Hernandez
Nibla Jeanbert
Meadow Lane
Earl McColligan
Elizabeth Avon
Carolyn F. Moss
Leonard Schaffer
Mrs
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Harrison St
Lorain St. Joseph
LaGrange Church
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