Cornhuskers Lead AP Football Poll
Nebraska selected as preseason No. 1 in the 1976 AP poll by 59 voters with 25 first-place votes and 961 points. Behind them, Michigan, Arizona State, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Alabama follow. field includes Texas, USC, Pitt. Osborne cautions about expectations as voters project a national title race.
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Oakland Clips Fidrych Tigers In 12th Inning Bunt Play
Oakland grabs a 2-1 win over Detroit as Don Baylor legs out a bunt single, scores on Gene Tenace’s base hit in the 12th. Fidrych allows five hits through 11 frames in a tough road defeat. Royals fall as Red Sox explode for seven in first inning.
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Aiken and North Augusta Shine In Preseason Scrimmage
In the Orangeburg-Wilkinson Sportsarama Aiken tied Walterboro 0 0 while North Augusta beat Berkeley 6 0 Both teams used the tune up to evaluate underclassmen Wagner standout Elmo Roundtree intercepted a pass and Robert Dunbar forced a fumble for Aiken as both programs plan for season openers next Friday with Aiken at L B C and North Augusta at Butler.
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Reds Beat Phillies 15 Innings In A Day Of Rough Play
Cincinnati salvaged a 6 5 15 inning victory over Philadelphia as Joe Morgan and Pete Rose sparked late rallies. Dave Concepcion’s early run and Ken Griffey Jr. winning hit paced the Reds while Philadelphia claimed the season series 7 5.
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Graham captures American Classic in gusty Akron winds
Australian golfer David Graham won the American Classic at Firestone North in Akron Ohio finishing 14 under 274 two strokes ahead of Lou Graham. He earned 40 000 dollars of the 200 000 purse and earned a World Series of Golf berth with his victory. Jim Simons Bob Gilder and Ed Sneed tied for fourth. Floyd finished two under 281. Graham credited wind for the challenging conditions and noted his two bogeys came on holes one and 14.
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Seahawks edge Chargers in tense finale for fifth exhibition loss
Seattle fans booed as the Seahawks allowed the clock to wind down before Jim Zorn found Ron Howard for a 3 yard TD with 13 seconds left. Don Bitterlich added the extra point securing a 17 16 victory over San Diego.
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Cayce Eliminated By Florida 6-5 In 12 Inning regional play
Cayce, after a 19-0 defeat earlier, fell to Florida 6-5 in 12 innings in the South regional American Legion baseball playoffs. Jeff Twitty allowed eight hits and two early runs but costly errors, including one in the final inning, doomed Cayce as St Pete took the lead before Florida sealed it on a walk and error. Cayce answered with a 12th inning run but fell short after a walk wild pitch and double.
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Atlantic City racing and other sports notes from Delaware and beyond
The piece lists multiple horse race results including a $125,000 Mateo stake at Atlantic winner edging Chat by a neck. It notes the $47,500 Leonard Richards at Delaware Park won by Mity Wise Dancer, and the $566,942 American Derby at Ruidoso Downs won by a length. Also included are NFL and baseball scores from various cities and a Monday schedule with several matchups.
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