King Football Creeps In On Baseball
Fullerton California AP John Hadl, 11 year NFL veteran, joins the Rams as quarterback after being traded from San Diego. He trains at Fullerton State with coach Chuck Knox praising his leadership. Other NFL notes include Duane Thomas reaching a Chargers contract, Miami Dolphins camp opens, and several trades and signings across the league.
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Ron Mix
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Ron Sellers
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Jackson State
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Miller Heads to Troon Eyeing Open Victory
Johnny Miller, U.S. Open champion, arrives in Troon Scotland for the British Open with a single aim to win. He notes the public favors victories over high placements and discusses his worn condition after the Oakmont 63. Trevino aims to become the first American to win the British Open three years in a row.
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Lee Trevino
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Whitworth Tops LPGA Standings in 1972 Pro Tour
Kathy Whitworth finished in the top ten in 22 of 29 events on the 1972 LPGA tour earning $65,064. The season highlighted her consistency and strong earnings across major events.
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Kathy Whitworth
King Grand Slams Expos in Pinch Hit Blitz
King hit a pinch‑hit grand slam and Cincinnati rallied for an 11‑6 win over Montreal at Jarry Park as 25 walks set a National League game record. The Reds extended a strong run with five straight victories, while other NL games included Atlanta beating Philadelphia in 10 innings and New York defeating Houston in 12.
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Associated Press
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Alabama Speedway rolls back to 50 starters at Talladega
Talladega officials announced the Winston 500 will limit to 50 starters after drivers criticized the 60-car field that sparked a 19-car wreck. Don Naman cited NASCAR carburetor plate rule changes as the fix, noting improved speed balance and safer overtakes. James Hylton defends his 1972 Talladega 500 title August 12 as David Pearson and Bobby Allison also return. expected attendance around 75,000 with ticket sales ahead of last year.
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National Association For Stock Car Automobile Racing
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Bobby Allison
Sunnyside Powers Past Market St in Church League Rout
R. Rinker blasted two home runs and a double to pace Sunnyside to a 20-7 victory over Market St. Sunnyside built a 7-0 lead, then dominated with an 11 run fourth inning. D. Symons and W. Larrick also homered for Sunnyside while Bob Rinker added a double and triple. Market St. tallied seven runs on five hits with B. Hawkins homering twice. WP W Larrick LP B Turner.
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Valley Pike Attacks Mobile Homes In 9-5 Victory
Valley Pike over Mobile Homes 9-5 in Business AA League after tying 4-4 in three innings. Terry Mezzatesta went 3-for-3 with a triple, while J D Bell Walter Welzel and Jim Brown doubled for Valley Pike. Bill English doubled for Mobile Homes. Other games saw J W Arthur beat Shenandoah Enterprises 12-6 and Market Basket defeat DeHaven's 28-18.
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J. D. Bell
Walter Welzel
Jim Brown
Bill English
J. W. Arthur
Shenandoah Enterprises
Market Basket
DeHaven’s
Palmer-One of the Few to Tame Troon
Arnold Palmer, at the crest of his career, won the 1962 British Open at Troon with a 72 hole total of 276 a six stroke victory and a 12 under par record. He returns for the 102nd Open and after a practice round said he birdied the famous 11th hole.
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Scotland
Arnold Palmer
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Glasgow
Industrial League Upset Sparks Late Drama
O Sullivan outscored Henkel Harris 7 5 in a key Industrial League duel as Patterson limited Henkel Harris to nine hits and Greenwalt doubled for O Sullivan. Zuckerman stunned Rubbermaid 10 8 for its second win while Grove Lime crushed Alex 13 5 behind Sam Spiker homer and Roger Hicks multi hit night.
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Slater
Murphy
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Roger Hicks
Grove
Hicks
Sam Spiker
Gene Larrick
McLain Shifts to Texas League After Oaks Drop
Denny McLain, once a Cy Young winner, was optioned from the Iowa Oaks to Shreveport of the Texas League on Monday, marking another descent in a career that has moved downward in recent years. The move follows his exit from the American Association.
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American Association
Denny McLain
Denny
Iowa Oaks
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