All Star Balloting Presses Braves in National League Form
Attendance figures show the Bravesdown 47 906 from last season while the league overall declines by 68 705. Los Angeles leads attendance gains with 58 417 more fans. five NL teams rise while Baltimore drops 88 051 in the American League. Cleveland posts the largest NL gain 29 533. The 1972 all star balloting runs May 27 to July 9 with 64 NL nominees including six Braves Cepeda Millan Williams Aaron Carty Garr. The game is set for Atlanta on Tuesday July 25.
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King Set For Paris Open Semifinal Clash With Mastthoff
Billie Jean King, a Wimbledon and Forest Hills champion, reaches the French Open women’s singles semifinals in Paris to face Helga Mastthoff of West Germany. The winner advances to meet Evonne Goolagong or Françoise Durr, with Goolagong the defending champ and favorite over Durr. Men’s doubles final also scheduled after postponed semifinals broadcast as morning events.
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Braves Owner Streamlining Front Office Changes
Braves president Bill Bartholomay said he will take a more active role in operations while Paul Richards retains the title of vice president in charge of baseball operations with altered duties. Eddie Robinson becomes director of player development focusing on major league needs as Richards shifts to scouting and league matters.
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Williams, Bryan Win Glen Arven Women’s Doubles Title
Peppy Williams and Barbara Bryan led a four-team field to the Glen Arven Tennis Association women’s doubles crown. They beat Martha Stringer and Vicki Wolsfelt in the first round, Greer Becknell and Virginia Balfour in the semis, and Betsy Cox and Jane Neel in the final, 6-2 6-4. Stringer and Wolsfelt claimed the consolation with a 3-6 6-3 6-4 win over Williams and Thornton. Anderson and Mason defeated Stringer and Wolsfelt for third. The men’s event will be played later. Bobby Balfour seeks the singles title, with Ton Salter and P W Bryan the defending doubles champions. Officers were elected: Pat Zavaleta president, Connie Jones vice president, Ron Salter treasurer, Diane Lawson secretary.
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Reds Begin To Roll In Big Red Machine Power Display
The Cincinnati Reds crushed the Houston Astros 10-3 at the Astrodome, pulling into a second place tie in the NL West behind Los Angeles. Hal McRae delivered a grand slam, with Johnny Bench and Tony Perez contributing homers as Cincinnati totaled 39 runs in the four-game sweep.
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Warren Signs With Kansas State University
Adolphus Warren of Thomasville High has signed a four year football grant in aid with Kansas State University. The 6 2 180 pound tailback rushed for 964 yards this season and scored four touchdowns in their 161 yard game against Central. Kansas State coach Vince Gibson leads the Wildcats in Manhattan Kansas.
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Siebert Defeats Baltimore Again
Sox pitcher Sonny Siebert beats the Orioles 7-1 for his 16th career win over Baltimore. Rico Petrocelli driving in two early runs and Carlton Fisk adding a two-run homer pace Boston. Gaylord Perry earns his ninth win as Cleveland edge Detroit 1-0.
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