Belated Father's Day tale ends with mercy and lesson
In Valdosta and Thomasville, Talmadge Whitt and his nine year old son Michael release a prize eight pound largemouth bass after a day of fishing. The story highlights sportsmanship over catch size and flags broader gun law debates as explored in an Atlanta Journal editorial on gun regulation and public opinion.
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Bryant in Good Spirits Amid Exhaustion Medical Tests
Alabama coach Paul Bear Bryant, 52, was reported in good spirits after collapse last Monday at Pepperdine. He was at View Park Hospital with his wife and Sam Bailey and will fly to Atlanta then to Birmingham for further tests and rest at University Hospital. Authorities have cancelled remaining summer commitments.
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Koufax Triumphs In Houston as Dodgers Beat Astros
Dodgers star Sandy Koufax survived a 10 hit attack to earn his 13th win and tie for the major league lead in a 5-2 victory over the Houston Astros in the Astrodome. Jim Wynn and John Bateman led Houston with multiple hits as Koufax logged his 13th complete game in 17 starts. Cap Peterson Hal Lanier and Gaylord Perry helped San Francisco build a lead with wins over Chicago, while other results include Bill Mazeroski’s wild pivot and Rich Allen’s two homers for Philadelphia.
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Ralston Regains Form in Wimbledon Quest
Dennis Ralston the United States No 1 tennis star revived his serve and advanced to the last 32 at Wimbledon along with fellow Davis Cup players Cliff Richey Marty Riessen and Charlie Pasarell as coach George MacCall praised his sharp play and Davis Cup prospects.
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Krausse Earns Starting Role With Kansas City A's
Lew Krausse, 23, earns a regular starter spot after a 1-0 six hitter against the California Angels halting their seven game win streak. Trade sending Roland Sheldon to Boston gave Krausse his chance and he delivers while improving to 3-8 with a 2.58 ERA this season.
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Senators Acquire Ken Harrelson From Athletics
The Washington Senators obtained first baseman Ken Harrelson from the Kansas City Athletics for $20,000 after a waiver claim late Wednesday night. Harrelson, 24, was considered KC's regular first baseman before Roger Repoz joined from the Yankees.
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McAuliffe and Lolich Spark Tigers Past Senators
Tigers beat the Senators 12-2 as Mickey Lolich hurling 10 strikeouts and seven hits for Detroit. Cabbed by Dick McAuliffe with a homer and a double, Willie Horton added a grand slam in a five run first inning surge.
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