Falcons Prep For Jets Preseason Clash at Georgia Tech
In Greenville AP Falcons finish camp and head to Atlanta for Saturday night preseason game against the Jets at Grant Field. Backup Harmon Wages out, Bill Holland manning fullback duties likely to see action. Jets announce Namath will start perhaps a half, with Pat Sullivan starting at quarterback for Atlanta.
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Colombo Denials Spark WHA Ownership Rift
WHA officials and Winnipeg Jets owner Ben Hatskin deny Joseph Colombo Jr. has WHA ownership. Gary Davidson says no records show Colombo any stake in WHA or Jets. Colombo, linked by Justice Department to a Brooklyn Mafia family, claims major investments in the 12 team league, mostly in U.S. clubs.
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Glover Holds Two-Stroke Edge in South Carolina Open
Russell Glover leads by two strokes entering the final round of the 54 hole South Carolina Open at King's Grant Country Club near Charleston. He passed his brother Randy on the back nine after both opened with 69 on Tuesday. Stan Littlejohn and Bob Boyle share third at 142, Harry Heath sits fifth at 144.
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Records Tied As Clemente and Rose Do It Again
Pittsburgh's Roberto Clemente tied Honus Wagner with 2,970 career hits as the Pirates routed San Diego 11-0. Cincinnati's Pete Rose matched Cincinnati's all-time hits mark of 1,881 with a single in the Reds' 4-2 win over the Mets.
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Orioles fall to Twins as Dobson struggles in rain delay
Pat Dobson and Earl Weaver offered few words after a 7-1 loss to Minnesota amid a 34 minute rain delay. Bert Blyleven matched with a complete game, lifting the Twins while Baltimore remained tied for first in the AL East despite the defeat.
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Pearson Vies For Pole At Darlington Southern 500
AP reports a tight qualifying battle at Darlington Raceway as 40 drivers chase 12 starting spots for the 23rd Southern 500 on Labor Day. Mercury’s David Pearson and Bobby Allison lead the field with practice speeds above 151 mph alongside Iszac, Baker, Petty, Lorenzen, Allison, Donny Allison and Yarbrough.
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Woman nets 992 pound tuna in North Rustico record
Barbara Goos of White Plains New York landed a 992 pound tuna off North Rustico on a 130 pound test line. If confirmed, the catch would surpass the women's world record by 160 pounds.
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Four Pros Share Golf Lead At Western Mass Open
Four pros share first after the opening round of the 36 hole Western Massachusetts Open at Elmcrest Country Club in East Longmeadow Mass. Ralph Johnston Mike Joyce George Cereratti and Bruce Ashworth posted two under par 68s for the lead with two rounds to play.
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Baseball Standings and Schedule Highlights
Standings show Chicago and Pittsburgh topped in afternoon results with several high scores. Friday’s schedule includes San Diego at Chicago and Los Angeles at Chicago while East and West divisions list pivotal matchups and current win totals.
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