Brooks Robinson Closes All-Star Game With Secure Catch
Brooks Robinson, veteran Orioles third baseman, snags Johnny Bench’s windblown pop-up for the final out as the American League defeats the National League 6 to 4. Robinson, wearing a gold world championship ring on his left hand, reflects on eight straight losing All-Star teams and the NL’s overall strength.
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All-Star Classic Delivers Six Homers as AL Triumphs
The American League toppled the National League 6-4 in Detroit led by Reggie Jackson and Harmon Killebrew two-run shots. Frank Robinson earned MVP honors while Vida Blue and four other pitchers limited NL hits. The six homers tied an All-Star record set in 1951 and 1954, as NL fell short despite Hank Aaron and Johnny Bench blasts.
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All-Star Box Score Notes
Groundouts and strikeouts detail substitute at bats for unnamed players in the All-Star box score. The entries include home run by Blue in the third, Palmer and Jenkins replacements, Cuellar and Davis strikeouts, Torre and Stargell groundouts in the seventh and eighth innings.
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Fosse's Mother Watches All Star Game On TV
Pauline Fosse, mother of Cleveland Indians catcher Ray Fosse, watched the All Star Game from Marion Illinois after canceling plans to attend in Detroit. She learned her son was scratched from the starting lineup due to injury but expressed optimism for his future appearances.
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Avon Eagles hire Roger Hesselbart as head coach
Avon announces Roger F. Hesselbart as new head football coach replacing Ed Stimmel. Hesselbart is Baldwin Wallace College graduate and former Bedford High School defensive coordinator with five years of coaching experience. He will also lead golf, teach science, and organize a summer conditioning program for varsity prospects.
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All Star game pitchers laud hitters park despite Blue homer spree
DETROIT UPI Nobody who watched last night's home run filled All-Star game would argue with pitchers who say Tiger Stadium is a hitters park Vida Blue yielded two of six round trippers in three innings but still won for the victorious American League Blue said every ball park is a hitters park He threw well but missed the satisfaction of a complete game Sparky Anderson Cincinnati manager called Blue excellent and poised for his first All-Star game
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Browns count on rookies to fill Jones' role
HIRAM Ohio AP The Cleveland Browns seek help from two rookie receivers Paul Staroba Michigan and Stan Brown Purdue to replace Homer Jones traded to St Louis for a high draft choice. Staroba 6 3 205 shows size and speed. coach Nick Skorich says he looks promising.
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