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fttfi a Clear a Tuesday, July is, Star Game At Blue Vs Reuss In Classic By MIKE O'BtttEN AP Sports Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) Vida Blue exudes confidence, along with little regard for the American League's recent history of All-Star frustration. "I recall the last time the American League won oiie I was the starting pitcher," said the Oakland A's lef- thander. "I don't see Jimmy the Greek here, but maybe that gives us a little advantage. There is no doubt in my mind the American League is just as good as the National." The American League, led by seven players from the world champion A's, will try to back up Blue's boast in baseball's 46th midsummer showcase at Milwaukee County Stadium tonight (8:30 p.m. EOT).

The American League's only victory in the last 12 Ail- Star games was by a 6-4 score in Detroit in 1971. Determined to reverse that trend, American Manager Alvin Dark of Oakland said he would use all of his starting pitchers. All pitchers on the AL squad were withheld from Sunday's games in an effort to gain an All-Star edge. "Vida might go three innings, but no pitcher will bat," Dark said. "If we bat around in the first inning, I'll probably pinch hit for Vida.

We're going to play to win this game. I'm sure (NL Manager) Walter Alston will do the same." Dark's pitching corps was bolstered late Monday when Jim Palmer, Baltimore's 13- game winner, said he was ready and able to pitch following examination of his sore arm. ALL STAR GAME SITE This is an aerial view of Milwaukee County Stadium, site of the 1975 All Star baseball game tonight. Some 50,000 are expected to attend the game. (AP Wirephoto) Dark's other starting pitcher's are Steve Busby, Catfish Hunter, Jim Kaat and Nolan Ryan.

He has Rollie Fingers and Rich Gossage as bullpen specialists. They will confront a National League batting order consisting of: Pete Rose, Cincinnati, right field; Lou Brock, St. Louis, left field; Joe Morgan, Cincinnati, second base; Johnny Bench, Cincinnati, catcher; Steve Garvey, Los Angeles, first base; Jimmy Los Angeles, center field; Ron Cey, Los Angeles, third base; Dave Concepcion, Cincinnati, shortstop, and Jerry Reuss, Pittsburgh, pitcher. "If we can't get runs with this club, then I'm in a slump," quipped Alston, the Dodgers' longtime manager. Dark's batting order reads: Bobby Bonds, New York, center field; Rod Carew, Minnesota, second base; Thurman Munson, New York, catcher; Reggie Jackson, Oakland, right field; Joe Rudi, Oakland, left field; Craig Nettles, New York, third base; Gene Tenace, Oakland, first base; Bert Campaneris, Oakland, shortstop, and Blue.

Alston, whose pitchers did not have to be withheld from play last Sunday, wasn't sure who would follow Reuss, his freshest pitcher with four days of rest. Carew, upset last year when he was removed after innings, will start for a ninth consecutive year. Dark said he tentatively planned a full nine innings for Carew, a graduate of George Washington high school in New York City. Another Washington alumnus is Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, scheduled to throw out the first ball. Phils Still Have Shot Pirates Rocking In NL-East By GARY MIHOCES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) The Montreal Expos heralded 1975 as the start of "La Phase Deux;" or Phase Two, the arrival of their farm talent.

They're last in the National Leaue East. Chicago hit-man Bill Madlock helped the revamped Cubs take over first-place April 14 and stay there until June. Now they're fifth. The St. Louis Cardinals made several winter moves and were acclaimed as the division's most improved team.

They're fourth. And the New York Mets, who added the bats of Joe Torre, Dave Kingman and Del Unser to that strong pitching staff, well, they're third. The Philadelphia Phillies caused a stir when they lured Dick Allen out of the horse business to give them an extremely potent attack. And they're a distant second. In Pittsburgh, there've been no major changes.

Danny Murtaugh still sits in his rocking chair and his Pirates are still atop the division, threatening to make a runaway of the National League East. "Nothing is certain in baseball. I've seen many unusual things happen," said Murtaugh whose team has won the division title four of the past five The only Pirate pennant lapse in the past five seasons came in 1973 when Roberto Clemente was killed in a plane crash, All-Star pitcher Steve Blass was stricken with the loss of his control and Bob Robertson went from slugger to a .193 hitter. "Anything can happen," says Murtaugh, perhaps remembering that season two years ago. "I don't count anybody out of it." The Pirates lead the NL with 80 home runs, and they're third in team batting with a .268 average.

Jerry Reuss (10-6, 2.22 ERA) is the only 10-game winner on the staff, but the team ERA of 3.11 ranks second only to Los Angeles. And the last time the Pirates were this far over .500 was 1972 when they finished with the best regular season record in either league. On in Phillies are as awesome as reliever Tug McGraw says they are. They've beat the Pirates seven of 10 games, including four straight at home. Greg Luzinski leads the majors in homers, 25, runs batted in, 79, and forearms; Dave Cash has been tap- dancing on home 122 hits lead the McGraw steadies the bullpen.

However, the Phillies have had tougher nights on the road than Willie Loman, being 16-27 away from Veterans Stadium. Allen could help change that. He hit four homers in the first half, but he was the American League home run leader last year. Another boost could come from Mike Schmidt, the major league home run leader last yearm He has 16 homers but he's batting only .226 and leads the league with 100 strikeouts. The Phils played more than four weeks without shortstop Larry Bowa and outfielder Garry Maddox, who secure one of baseball's best defens.es.

In New York, Manager Yogi Berra had a teenaged son who could hit. The Pirates drafted him and beat the Mels in all eight of their encounters, The Mets dealt some of their pitching lalenl and cash last winter to acquire Torre, Unser and Kingman, but they've still scored fewer runs than all but San Diego and Montreal, and the bullpen misses McGraw. In St. Louis, the Cardinals started the season with newcomer Ed Brinkman at short, young Keith Hernandez at first and former Met Ray Sadecki in the All are gone now, and the' Cardinals lead the league in personnel changes. In Chicago, the Cubs' brighest moments in the second half may be young Madlock's bid for the National League batting crown.

In Montreal, bridge player and Manager Gene Mauch has a young, revamped team. It's having growing pains. Gone are veterans Mike Torrez, Willie Davis, Ken Singleton and Ron Fairly. Mauch is counting on the likes of Gary Carter, Larry Biittner, et al, who helped Montreal win 18 of its last 23 games a year ago. So it looks as if the Phillies and Mets have outside chances, but it's a longshot for anyone not betting on the Pirates to take the NL East and renew their longstanding rivalry with Cincinnati in the post-season playoffs.

106 Mahoning St, Punxsutawney, Pa, Johnson Placed On Waivers SEE US FOR SPRING FASHIONS FOR THE TALL MAN 6 ft, to 6 ft, 6 in, Shirts Pull Over Sweaters Coat Sweaters Spring ft Fall Jackets Dress Pants leisure Suits Sweat Shirts Work Clothes sport Coats Underwear BIG MAN Sizes 46-54 XXL to XXXL Dress Pants Sport Shirts Summer Jackets Work Clothes Underwear Sport Coats Shirts Belts Socks Sweaters By BEN THOMAS AP Sports Writer Paul Brown once said one of his backs "has Ihe finest balance of any football player I have coached." No, Brown wasn't describing Jim Brown, the veteran coach's superstar in the 60s when both were with the Cleveland Browns. Instead, it was his description of Essex Johnson, the career rushing leader of the Cincinnali Bengals who loday is looking for a job with another National Football League team or perhaps the World Football League and hoping he can prove medical science wrong. Johnson, one of the many pro players to come out of Grumbling University in Louisiana, doesn't agree with the three Bengal team physicians who say there is a strong risk factor of permanent injury if the 5-foot- 10, continues lo pluy, Johnson had knee surgery twice in the past 18 months, "I feel as if the knee can withstand anything," said Johnson after returning to his Shreveport, home from the Cincinnati training camp. "I was figuring on playing one or two more years." Coach Brown put Johnson, who gained 825 yards in 1972 and 997 the following year but saw extremely limited duty last season, on waivers. That means any of the other 25 NFL clubs can claim him.

"Essex has a sound knee for all normal life purposes, but not for playing football," said Brown. "If he continues lo puts himself in jeopardy. I can'l play him under Ihese circumstances and I must go along with the opinions of our doctors," Johnson called Brown's decision a shock. "They weren't willing to take a chance for my sake," said Johnson. Namath Calls News Conference By WILL GtttMSLEV AP Special Cot-respondent NEW YORK (AP) "I think what Joe has to say will shake 'em up a little bit," That's the way a close friend described the rtews conference which Joe Namath called for this afternoon at a fashionable restaurant here.

The object was clothed in mystery. Joe's attorney, Jimmy Walsh, says it directly involves the quarterback's career but only indirectly concerns the New York Jets, who were more amazed than anybody to hear of the news conference. They weren't asked to participate. The surprising sequence of events Joe abandoning his New England football camp temporarily to make the scene and the Jets left completely in the dark about the purpose gave rise to all sorts of speculation. Maybe Namath isn't a cinch, after all, to sign that three-year, $l-million offer being dangled by the Jets, the team for whom he has thrown touchdown passes and filled stadiums for the last decade.

"There's no way that Joe will sign for that kind of money," an associate insisted. Namath wasn't saying. Neither was 'Walsh, who has helped Broadway Joe negotiate contracts for three movies, commercials plugging everything from popcorn to pantyhose, television appearances, restaurants and bars. "He is the hottest commercial commodity in the country," insists the attorney. Punxsy Go's Win Second In the only game played in Jefferson County Girls Softball last night, Punxsutawney remained unbeaten at 2-0 in second half action with a 9-3 win over Narrows Creek.

Narrows Creek, who ended the first half with a 6-2 mark, has yet to find a win in the second half at 0-3. Punxsutawney had 10 hits in the contest with Deb Miller leading the way with a double and a triple. Diane Cochran also helped out with two doubles while Laurie Craig had three singles to round out the hitting. Rita Piszker was the winning pitcher for Punxsutawney. For Narrows Creek, Mike Walton went two for three at the plate and Mario Sierzga had a double.

Brenda Chittester also helped out with a single in the losing cause. Chittester also took the loss for Narrows Creek. Mann Wins At Columbus By GEORGE STRODE AP Sports Writer COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Carol Mann sees carryover value from her latest pro golf triumph into the U.S. Women's Open starting Thursday. "The strength I gathered here definitely will be in my favor going into the Open," said the victor of a $65,000 Ladies Professional Golf Association tour stop in Columbus.

Four lightning storms Sunday forced nine players lo a Monday finish. Miss Mann worried about the effects of that going into the Open al Atlantic City Country Club. "I hope our getting up and down so much mentally didn't take away our energy," said the 34-year-old LPGA president, whose closing 73 gave her a 54-hole tolal of 209, seven under par on Ihe soggy Riviera Counlry Club course. Miss Mann, one stroke ahead of Jan Ferraris for Ihe $9,200 first prize, had trouble arousing herself for her four Monday holes, halted by darkness Sunday. "I couldn't get into my concentration util the third hole.

wasn't ready for any pressure putts," said the 6- fool-3 blonde. II was that ability lo psych herslf thai produced a difficult birdie putt of eigh't feet on the 17lh, Ihe same hole Miss Ferraris had bogeyed in Sunday nighl's darkness, Nuggets Bog Thompson for $3 Million ABA Makes History Signs Top Draft Pick By JOHN MOSSMAN AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) David Thompson, a barefoot farm boy who grew up shooting at baskets nailed to trees in the cotton country of Shelby, N.C., went to the big city to seek his fortune and caused quite a stir. On a historic day for professional basketball Monday, Thompson signed a six-year contract with the Denver Nuggets of the American Basketball Association. The pact reportedly is for $3 million, which would make Thompson the highest paid rookie in the history of pro sports. Of more enduring significance, however, is the effect the signing has had on the image of the often- maligned ABA.

Having gained respectability overnight, the eight-year-old league can now look with renewed hope toward a national television contract. A merger agreement with the established National Basketball Association also may become a reality soon, putting an end to the financially crippling bidding wars. "The significance this signing is overwhelming," said Nuggets president and general manager Carl Scheer. "It's the first time in the eight-year history of the ABA that our league has In DuBois Minor League action last night, Shankels picked up a big 12-1 win over Plumbing. "Randy Miknis fired'a "no- hitter at the boys, as they came up with their only run in the second inning.

Shankels scored in every inning but the second with their biggest inning being the third when they picked up four runs. Leading the twelve hit attack for Shankels were Dan Shenkle with a triple, double and single, Elaine Clark and Bill Deardorff both with doubles, while Randy Miknis and Dan Quinlisk both had two hits on the night. Bruce Sedor took the loss for In eight year-old play, the Mets defeated the Giants after three innings 8-3, but the game was played under protest. RC Firemen Score Third Win Of Year The R.C. Firemen picked up their third win of the Slo- Pitch season last night with a 10-9 victory over Wolf Furniture.

This makeup game, which was scheduled for earlier in the month, saw both teams rap out a total of 31 hits, and also saw the R.C. Firemen stop a rally by the Furnituremen in the top of the ninth inning. For R.C. Firemen, Tom Mclntosh slashed out four hits in five trips to the plate, while Bill Boyle and Bob Bojalad both had doubles. Bud Wruble also helped out with four hits on the night.

Bill Boyle was also the winning pitcher for R.C. Firemen. For the losing Wolf Furniture team, Pringle, Torell, Preston, and Fritz all had two singles apiece. Gary Wilson look the loss for Wolf Furniture. The R.C.

Firemen are now 3-13 on the year while Wolf Furniture drops to 6-10. BASKETBALL NORFOLK, Va. The Virginia Squires of the American Basketball Association acquired Mack Calvin, Mike Green and Jay Van Breda Kolff from the Denver Nuggets in exchange for George Irvine and the rights to North Carolina Slate's David Thompson. DENVER David' Thompson signed a reported six-year, $3 million contract with the Denver Nuggets signed a No. 1 draft choice of the NBA." Thompson, the three-time AHAmerican and twice college player-of-the-year from North Carolina State, had announced his intention of playing for Denver last week.

The actual signing was delayed until a transfer of ownership of the Denver team to a group of Colorado businessmen, which was completed on Friday. Thompson's decision was another major setback for the NBA Atlanta Hawks, who Jilso drafted the highly sought-after player and reportedly made him a similar contract offer. Previously, Atlanta lost 7- foot Marvin "The Human Eraser" Webster of Morgan State and diminutive guard Monte Towe, a teammate of Thompson's, to Denver. "There's been nothing like it since Sherman's march to the sea," one Atlanta fan said. The 6-foot-4 Thompson, a spectacular leaper and shooter, averaged nearly 30 points per game during his college career and led the Wolfpack to the NCAA championship in 1974.

He said he was influenced to sign with Denver by the city, fan support, Coach Larry Brown, the players and a winning tradition. Scheer, one of the new owners of the Nuggets, declined comment on terms of the contract, but added: "I will say that David is a very secure 21-year-old at this time." Thompson turned 21 on Sunday. Besides the sizeable salary outlay, the Nuggets gave up two starters and a top-line reserve. Thompson was drafted by Virginia, but the Squires reportedly did not possess the financial resources to sign the Wolfpack star. Denver then obtained the rights to negotiate with Thompson, promising the Squires several players in exchange if Denver was able to sign Thompson.

The players turned out to be All-Star guard Mack Calvin, 6-10 center Mike Gree and 6-7 reserve forward Jan van Breda Kolff. Virginia veleran forward George Irvine was sent to Denver to complete the deal. Kawasaki Factory Discount Sale! We save, you save! Kawasaki You save $50 Now Only Kawasaki S-3 4OO You save $50 Now Only Kawasaki H-l BOO You save $50 Now Only 'Manufacturer's List price excluding freight, dealer preparation, itate and local taxe Kawasaki H-2 750 You save $50 Now Only KAWASAKI SALES 23 East Park DuBois Phone 371-1022 MR. DEAN'S NOW UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT of ftw jCutttn Guwtwute Come in and visit. While you're here, take advantage of these bargains and many more.

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