Madden Looks at Raiders Rookie Class For 1972
The Raiders 1971 rookie crop is called the best in club history and 1972 could be stronger. Madden cites Siani Branch Vella Thomas Korver Lunsford as potential contributors while Warren Wells and Rod Sherman loom as questions. The team carries veteran depth at running back and along the line with Lamonica Stabler and Blanda in the quarterback mix.
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Byron Lupinski
Oakland
UPI
Oakland Raiders
John Madden
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Villanova
Cliff Branch
Colorado
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Skip Thomas
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Northwestern Iowa College
Mel Lunsford
Central
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Warren Wells
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Madden
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Marv Hubbard
Don Highsmith
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Charlie Smith
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Dan Conners
Big Ben Davidson
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Mickey Mouse golf tournament at Valley Forge Aug 20
The Mickey Mouse golf tournament in Valley City will be held at Valley Forge golf course on August 20. It includes three age groups 10-11 12-13 and 14-15 with trophies for each group and a 1 p.m. start. no bracket for 16-18 year olds.
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Valley City
Valley Forge
A's Spoil Perry Bid For 19th With Homers
Oakland right-hander John Odom wins a four hitter over Cleveland 8 0 as Sal Bando Bert Campaneris drive in two runs apiece with homers. Perry fails in his bid for 19th victory while Odom shrugs off arm worries and eyes another start.
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Cleveland
UPI
John
Blue Moon
Odom
Oakland
Gaylord Perry
Perry
Sal Bando
Bert Campaneris
Mike Hegan
Bando
Joe Rudi
Nothing New Under the Sun Spitters in Baseball History
The piece recalls Roger Kahn's Boys of Summer and highlights Preacher Roe's spitball career. It discusses how spitball technique works, including saliva handling and finger placement, with anecdotes about Roe and remarks from Pee Wee Reese and Roy Campanella.
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Gaylord Perry
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Roger Kahn
Brooklyn Dodgers
Pee Wee Reese
Clem Labine
Roy Campanella
Billy Cox
Gil Hodges
Preacher Roe
Roe
Perry
Reese
Campanella
Expos Lock Up 11th Inning Win Behind Marshall
Montreal starter Marshall earned his 13th win in relief as the Expos beat the Atlanta Braves 4-3 in 11 innings. Marshall worked 3 1-3 scoreless frames, extending a 28 inning scoreless streak with only one earned run allowed in 45 1-3 innings. Manager Gene Mauch praised Marshall as the day after day standout and called him the greatest reliever. Bob Bailey delivered the decisive infield single with the bases loaded to seal the victory.
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Atlanta Braves
Mauch
Bob Bailey
Pittsburgh
San Diego
St. Louis
San Francisco
Chicago
Los Angeles
Cincinnati
New York
Houston
Philadelphia
Dave Cash
al Oliver
Steve Blass
Pirates
Don Durham
Durham
Cardinals
Ferguson Jenkins
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Jenkins
Denis Menke
Dave Concepcion
Pete Rose
Reds
Mets
Menke
Jerry Koosman
Willie Mays
Dave Roberts
Astros
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Larry Bowa
Deron Johnson
John Bateman
Shell Eagles Clinch Divisional Titles in Medina League
Friendly Shell 14 1 beat Basement 7 6 to win National Division. Eagles Gold 7 0 over Menasha Container clinched American Division. Shellmen beat River By Inn 12 6 earlier. league will use best of three for title with a double elimination tourney after.
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Friendly Shell
Eagles Gold
Medina City
Basement
Bill Payton
Shellmen
River By Inn
Menasha Container
Eagles
Shell
Tom Berg
Ted Swain
Nick’s Bar and Grill
Red Fox Lounge
Lodi
Medina JayCees
Bob Krecic
Ron Huff
Darden Returns Home When Browns Face Lions
HIRAM UPI reports Tom Darden, former University of Michigan star, returns home to face the Detroit Lions as a Cleveland Browns opponent. The Ann Arbor stadium atmosphere may feel familiar while the uniform and crowd differ in this matchup.
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Hiram
UPI
Ann Arbor
Mich
Tom Darden
Darden
University of Michigan
Cleveland
Michigan
Browns
Paul Staroba
Lolich Sharp as Tigers Top Angels 2-0
Mickey Lolich pitched a three hit shutout to lift the Detroit Tigers into first place in the AL East and snap a three game skid. Jim Northrup scored on a fielder's choice and Duke Sims forced in Lolich with bases loaded for the other run.
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Neil Hershberg
UPI
Mickey Lolich
Detroit Tigers
California Angels
Lolich
Nolan Ryan
Lolich Lolich
Tiger
Mickey Stanley
Jim Northrup
Detroit
Duke Sims
Minnesota
Baltimore
Texas
New York
Chicago
Boston
Milwaukee
Kansas City
Rod Carew
Dick Woodson
Twins
Glenn Borgmann
Woodson
Dick Allen
Jay Johnstone
White Sox
Stan Bahnsen
Brunswick listing open for football and basketball programs
Persons or businesses not yet contacted who wish to be listed may contact Brunswick Athletic Director Bob Krosky at his home 225-6031 or visit the athletic director's office from 1 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 21, at the high school.
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Brunswick
Bob Krosky
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