Three Reds Make All-Star Team
Cincinnati Reds stars Johnny Bench Pete Rose and Joe Morgan head NL starting team in Kansas City for the 44th mid season classic July 24 Bench tops RBIs and leads both leagues Rose tops hitters in votes while Morgan leads stolen bases Rod Carew Brooks Robinson Jackson Murcer are AL repeaters Fisk Otis Campaneris debut starters lead a record vote total with 4 011 237 NL and 3 911 989 AL ballots cast
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Dodgers edge Pirates 1 0 for sixth straight win in NL West
Don Sutton pitched six-hitter and Willie Crawford hit a second inning homer to lift the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 1-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Sutton improved to 12-5 with nine strikeouts and three shutouts this year, sending LA 742 games ahead of Cincinnati in the NL West.
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Willie Crawford
Nelson Briles
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Water Melon Man Still Tries for That Strikeout
Vito Valentinetti, 44, a former major leaguer now batting practice pitcher for the Yankees, shrugs off beltings from Murcer and Staub. He explains his role is to loosen hitters by throwing fastballs and, occasionally, a water melon when facing knuckleballers to sharpen timing.
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New York Mets
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First Presbyterian Slumps After Fast Start
Burnt Factory defeated First Presbyterian after a five run first inning. Presbyterian offense cooled and the game swung away as Burnt Factory built a lead.
Lucci Stars in Motown 9 000 Film Role
Detroit Lions linebacker Mike Lucci describes his rough movie persona Fast Eddie in Motown 9 000 shot in Detroit. Lucci, cast after Lions sent photos, enjoys off season acting with playful on field bravado and minor major league instincts resurfacing in a chat about the film and his pitching style.
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Elks Rally to Beat Redi-Mix in Pony League Thriller
The Elks scored eight runs in the final three innings to overcome Valley Redi-Mix 10-9 in Winchester Pony League action. D Nixon and R DeHaven each had two or more hits for the winners while Ashby led Redi-Mix with three safeties including a homer and a double. Carter and C Blankenship added two hits for Redi-Mix.
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Virginia Loan tops Arthur as AA League sees upsets
In a topsy turvy AA League night, Virginia Loan defeated J W Arthur 13 to 8. Denny Hinkle hit a three run homer during a five run fifth inning, Junie Bush added a homer, and Chuck Renner and Terry LaRue each had three singles to pace Virginia Loan. Arthur's John Hawse homered and singled in defeat.
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Terry Tramples Henkel Harris in Industrial League
Terry Industries rallied from a 5-3 deficit after five innings to beat Henkel-Harris 9-6, aided by a six-run sixth. Gary Clark Phil McKee and Chip Shanholtz tripled for Terry, while Ronnie Ashby added two singles. Henkel was doubled by Fisher Slater and Henkel. Zuckerman upset Grove Lime 17-16 with seven seventh-inning runs. Harmon Bowman Fisher Hawkins homered, Zuckerman also pounded three triples and seven doubles. O'Sullivan edged Abex 8-7 behind Horwath Patterson triples and Coffman double. Renner's beat Carl Frye's 7-4 as Webber doubled twice and Giffin won on the mound. Market Basket defeated Valley Pike 8-3 with Connors two homers and Huff winning on the mound.
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M. Boyd
Market Basket
Valley Pike
Jerry Connors
Gary Longerbeam
Pony Huff
J.D. Bell
Haven Girls stay undefeated with 21 2 win over Christianson
Haven remained un defeated in the Girls League improving to 10 0 after a 21 2 victory over Christianson Landscaping. Terry Cummings led with four hits while Hazel Wilkey Kay Davis and Nancy Taylor added three apiece. Proffitt Fake and Ritter each had two. WP N Taylor LP J Gilmer.
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Smith Exits Colts as Raiders Acquire Chester
Baltimore trades Bubba Smith to Oakland for tight end Raymond Chester. Smith parts after the 1972 purge, joining a long list of departures as Howard Schnellenberger stabilizes the roster. Chester brings Pro Bowl experience and versatility to the Colts.
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Danny Sullivan
Billy Newsome
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John Sandusky
Howard Schnellenberger
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Newsome
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Grubbs Brothers Dominate in 20–1 Teen League Win
The Grubbs brothers powered Lamar Sloan to a 20 to 1 victory over L F Franklin. Dennis pitched a three-hitter with 14 strikeouts while Billy went 5-for-5 with a double and triple. Lamar Sloan broke a 4–1 edge in the fifth with seven runs.
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NFL Camps Open With Star Absences and Trades
The article notes Bob Lilly missing Cowboys camp amid dissension while Craig Morton and Dave Manders seek contract moves. Duane Thomas suspending with the Chargers echoes player unrest as John Riggins faces a Jets dispute and several stars from Namath to Maynard show mixed camp presence. Concurrent trades push Bubba Smith to the Raiders and Jake Scott holds out with a daily fine.
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