Vikings Dismantle Jets as Namath Debuts in 1970
Minnesota Vikings rout New York Jets 52 to 21 in a national preseason game marking Joe Namath 1970 debut. Gary Cuozzo threw three TD passes for Minnesota while Namath went 2 of 6 for 42 yards. Other Friday to Sunday results included Packers 37 Raiders 7 and various exhibition outcomes across NFL teams.
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Orangeburg Girds for Salisburg Showdown in Regional
Wilmington North Carolina faces Orangeburg South Carolina as a pivotal regional clash in Salisbury. A win tonight at 8 p.m. guarantees a quick spot in the Klamath Falls playoffs. a loss forces a Tuesday rematch to decide the Southeast regional title after Orangeburg won twice Sunday.
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Morey and Welch Defend Carolina Senior Four Ball Title
Dale Morey and Harry Welch retained the Carolina Golf Association Senior Four Ball at Oakwoods Country Club North Wilkesboro with a nine under par 126 total over two days. They posted 29 on the front nine and 34 on the back. Teammates John Pottle and John White finished at 137, while Clay Felts and D T Legrone also totaled 137.
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Owens to be inducted into N M A stock car Hall of Fame
Everett Owens known as Cotton Owens will be inducted into the National Motorsport Association Stock Car Hall of Fame on September 5. He began racing in 1946 on the modified circuit, later built cars for drivers including David Pearson, Charlie Flotzbach, and Buddy Baker, and won the 1957 Daytona Beach Speedweek Classic in a Pontiac.
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Most Happy Fella Looks Good For Pacing Triple Crown
In Yonkers New York AP reports Most Happy Fella appears poised to win the Pacing Triple Crown this year. Stan ley Dancer the Meadow Skipper colt driver says the horse seems to have a good chance but must stay sound and healthy to finish strong.
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St Andrews Cancels Home Game, Adds Orangeburg Match
Henderson Johnson, president of the Aiken High Hornet Booster Club, said the Sept 18 St. Andrews football game is cancelled. The team will now play Orangeburg at Hagood Stadium on Nov 13, creating a six home and four away game slate. Booster tickets are selling briskly with adult books at 13 dollars and children's at 6.50.
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Nichols Wins Dow Jones Open with Old Putter
Bobby Nichols captures golf's richest prize the Dow Jones Open with a 69 in the final round and 276 total, one stroke ahead of Labron Harris who tied late with a birdie. Nichols credits his trusted $5 putter and recalls last win in 1966.
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Nichols Wins Dow Jones Open With 12 Under Par
Bobby Nichols sank a ten foot birdie putt on the 72nd green for a final 276 12 under par and one stroke ahead of Labron Harris at the Dow Jones Open held at Upper Montclair Country Club. Nichols earned 60000 dollars while Harris collected 34200. Nichols spoke of the joy of victory after years without a win while Harris admitted inevitability but remained a strong contender.
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Duke Coach Harp Lives With Players in Preseason
Duke football coach Tom Harp is described as one of the players as he calisthenics with the team and stays in the dorms during preseason. He walks dorms at night to discuss football and other topics, while expressing concerns over inconsistent workouts and minor injuries impacting performance.
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Proudest Roman Wins Hopeful Stakes at Saratoga
The 66th Hopeful Stakes at Saratoga on closing day saw Proudest Roman win by 12 lengths over Pass Catcher with Cool Moon third. Pass Catcher’s stablemate Executioner faded to seventh on a muddy track. Proudest Roman ran 1 18 3 5 in 62 furlongs for $85,117 first money and a $10.40 mutuel. At Hawthorne, Kerry's Time beat Indian Emerald by a neck with Goddess Special nosed out by Stolen Base.
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Racing Roundup Proudest Roman Wins Hopeful Stakes at Saratoga
Proudest Roman captured the $130,950 Hopeful Stakes by a length and a half over Pass Catcher as the Saratoga meet closed. Ziba Blue and Apple Princess split the Pageant Handicap at Atlantic City, with Kerry's Time winning the Chicago Handicap at Hawthorne by a length and a half. Grass Eater won the Singing Tower Stakes at Tropical Park, Great Mystery took the White Mountain Handicap at Rockingham Park, War Helm and Maghedo won Del Mar Derby split divisions, Mr May dominated at Lincoln Downs, Most Happy Fella prevailed in the Cane Pace at Yonkers, and Super Wave swept the General Mad Anthony Free For All at Brandywine.
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United States Retains Davis Cup After Tight Doubles Win
The United States clinched the Davis Cup with Stan Smith and Bob Lutz defeating Wilhelm Bungert and Christian Kuhnke 6-3 7-5 6-4 in Cleveland. German captain Ferdinand Henkel urged a longer rest between rounds, while American captain Ed Turville defended the format and praised Lutz and Smith as the best doubles team in US history.
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