Powell's batting climb boosts Orioles star to All-Star buzz
Powerfully built Orioles first baseman Boog Powell elevates his season with a three game burst lifting his average to .209 and driving in eight runs including two home runs in a 7-5 win over the Senators. Powell, 235 pounds, has 11 homers and 45 RBIs this season as Baltimore rides a long win streak.
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Huskies blank Morning Sun to stay tied for first
Highland stays in a first place tie with New London in the Southeast Iowa Conference by blanking Morning Sun 10 0. Pitcher Alan Weimer allowed three hits with five strikeouts and one walk to earn the win. Tim Carson and Tom Schneider drove in four runs each, Carson with three hits, while Rick Soukup added two RBIs on two hits. Additional two hit days came from Schneider and Steve Colburt. Weimer, Stan Richardson, and Doug Kleppfer had solo hits. The Huskies host Mediapolis next at 8 p.m.
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No-Hitter Seals 8-1 Victory as Hawks Clear Keota
Mid-Prairie pitcher Brad Gardner no-hits Keota for 6 2/3 innings, allows one unearned run, while driving in a run and contributing another as the Hawks win 8-1. Gardner fanned 15, teammates add four infield errors by Keota, and Mid-Prairie improves to 8-2 overall. Gardner and Mast had back-to-back no-hitters in consecutive nights in Eastern Iowa play. Keota falls to 2-9.
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Ali seeks another bout with Frazier despite court case
Muhammad Ali says he will quit boxing after one more chance against Joe Frazier. He plans a Boston bout with James Ellis as his first step before facing Frazier, and notes a potential Earl Supreme Court ruling could affect his ability to fight.
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Washington Country Club Hosts Ladies Invitational Guest Day
Ninety eight women played in the Ladies Invitational Guest Day at Washington Country Club with 111 at luncheon and bridge. Medalist Connie Day led ten scores from clubs including Mary Hohl Iowa City and Flo Fickel Burlington, with long drives by Jean Fisher and long putt by Peg Schulz. Chapter DL served the luncheon.
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Allison Wins Space City 300 After Petty Trouble
In Houston UK a NASCAR Space City 300 finish saw Bobby Allison of Hayetown Alabama edge Richard Petty when Petty retired with engine trouble. Allison driven a 1971 Dodge logged two laps quicker than the field earning $1,700 and 50 NASCAR points. James Hylton of Inman South Carolina placed second earning $1,200 and 49 NASCAR points.
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Bucks remain undefeated in Y summer basketball action
The Bucks beat the Knights 76 58 to stay unbeaten in Y league play. Jim Owens led with 2 points while Joe Gilmore 18 Terry Roth 16 and Denny Witthott 11 supported. Ward Anderson led Kings 23 points and Randy Brock scored 29 in a separate game, boosting his season total to 127 across six games. After four weeks Bucks top the standings at 4 0, with Kings second at 3 1 and Royals last at 0 4.
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Stover Dominates Third Feature At Oskaloosa Race
Oskaloosa Iowa Reinbeck’s Stan Stover wins the third feature at Southern Town Speedway racing event. Don Hoffman retires with suspension issues after nine laps while Chris Maurer and Ron Jackson lock early heat wins. Earl Tice and Bob Helm gain main-event footing as Dennis Brown and Gary Jarrard collide in the infield injuring one spectator.
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