Redskins bet on Duane Thomas to spark once-misfit squad
Eye on sports analyzes the Duane Thomas trade to Washington under George Allen. Thomas must win a starting berth over Larry Brown or Charlie Harraway while Allen reshapes the backfield hopes to spark the Redskins into playoff contention despite past player misfits.
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Thomas Missing From Redskins Camp Stirs NFL Notes
Washington Redskins fail to report star back Thomas after trade from San Diego as George Allen shows calm. The piece also notes Larry Brown’s holdout, Fouts' Chargers return, Colts trade of Charlie Stokes, Henderson retirement, Nowatzke departure, and Bills flu sidelining OJ Simpson.
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Aaron Seeks cordial welcome as he nears 714th homer
Aaron voices disappointment over Baseball Commissioner Bowie Kuhn not congratulating him on No 700. Kuhn says he wants to lead celebrations when Aaron hits 714 and 715. Aaron notes past friction after a warning to NL pitchers about soft pitches.
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All Star Game Spotlight Brings Williams Anderson Clash
Dick Williams returns from hospital to lead the American League against Sparky Anderson and the National League at Royals Stadium in Kansas City. rosters feature stars like Reggie Jackson Bert Campaneris Rod Carew Brooks Robinson Hank Aaron Willie Stargell and Tom Seaver with a sell out crowd of 40000 expected and NBC televising at 8 30 p m EDT.
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Terry Industries Blasts Grove Lime In Industrial League Win
Terry Industries crushed Grove Lime 16 to 7 as Allen Ashby and Chip Shanholtz hit homers and they built a seven run first inning. Terry Welch and Jim Pierce added doubles while Grove’s Kenney and Richard each had homers and a triple respectively.
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Sacred Heart Edges Wesley in Church League Thriller
Sacred Heart beat Wesley 5 to 4 in a Church League game. Catalano went 3 for 3 with a double, O'Neil added a double, and Jones tripled for Sacred Heart while Frazier and Cave each had two singles for Wesley. Wesley pulled off three double plays but could not stop the late fifth inning run that proved decisive.
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Shenandoah Wins Wild 19 17 Over Mobile Homes
Shenandoah Enterprises rallied with two runs in the seventh to stun Carl Frye's Mobile Homes 19 to 17 in the Business AA League. Orndorff had five hits including a double. Adams homered and doubled. Gray doubled twice. Levi added a three-base hit. Boettner hit two homers for the loser. Thompson homered for Frye.
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Feigner And His Court Bring Softball Show To Winchester
Eddie Feigner and his traveling King and His Court softball team visit Bodie Grim Field in Winchester on August 4. Captain Al Jackson, in his 14th road season, anchors the squad with a 44 ounce bat and strong hitting. Jackson also shields Feigner by catching for him during blindfolded plays, while Gar West and Floyd Berger add veteran hitting.
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Winchester Little League Minor League Tournament Opens
First round games were to be completed at Winchester Recreation Park. Cork and Kent vs Toledo Scales at 9 a.m. Hunt's vs Jamison and Gore at 1 p.m. Winners advance to second round starting tomorrow with Monday and Wednesday games to follow. Toledo Ohio. Dat Deal named to replace Johnny Lipon as Toledo Mud Hens manager after Lipon resigned. Deal had been Mud Hens pitching coach.
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