Madden Praises Raiders After Lopsided Win Over Lions
Oakland coach John Madden expressed cautious optimism after a 34-0 preseason victory over Detroit. Rookie Louis Carter impressed with 47 rushing yards and a passing score, while Tony Cline returned to form on defense alongside strong showings from Colzie and Phillips. Larry Lawrence provided solid backup quarterback play, and the team aimed to sharpen run defense ahead of the Miami opener.
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Raiders
Detroit Lions
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Louis Carter
Morris Bradshaw
Carter
James McAlister
Philadelphia
Alabama
Ken Stabler
Daryle Lamonica
George Blanda
Larry Lawrence
Oakland
Monte Johnson
Neal Colzie
Charles Phillips
Ray Guy
Tony Cline
Cline
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Miami
Past headlines from a bygone sports week
A snapshot of historical sports wrap including a 42 day player strike pause, Lee Trevino winning the PGA Open by one stroke over Jack Nicklaus, Juan Marichal pitching eight scoreless innings for Oakland, and the Red Sox defeating the world champions. Also notes five and seven years back detailing Athletics near the Twins, Frank Fernandez’s four RBIs, Ferguson Jenkins three-hits game, Reggie Jackson and others with two run homers, and a Dallas preseason victory over the 49ers.
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National Football League
Lee Trevino
Jack Nicklaus
Juan Marichal
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Red Sox
Twins
Indians
Frank Fernandez
Ferguson Jenkins
Giants
Cubs
Reggie Jackson
Dick Green
Joe Keough
A's
Washington
Mike Clark
Dallas
49Ers
Santoya Shines as Alameda Stars Rally at All-Star Camp
At Laney College Alameda stars drill under Pete Michaletos and Tony Fardella. Julian Santoya, hamstring troubled Mission San Jose lineman, earns starting role on defensive line despite lingering pain. Coaches praise improved passing game and team hustle as Friday night clash with Contra Costa looms.
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Contra Costa County
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Mission San Jose
Tam
MS Grad
Alameda
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Roodvoets
Alameda High
Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo
Mission San Jose High
Warriors
Contra Costa
Fadenna Stadium
Fremont
United Cerebral Pairy
Bay Area
Wheelsport Close racing makes great show
Harriet Gittings reports from Fremont Raceway detailing a thrilling Roads Unlimited Racing Association program with close finishes, yellow flags, and a red flag, highlighting Ken Snarr’s strong drive in the TT Sprint and near upset of the AURA Points leader. Upcoming events include San Jose Speedway stock cars and Sears Point Raceway Formula Ford races with a $5,000 purse and notable entrants. The piece notes a souvenir photo and advises attending Thursday night and Sunday racing at Sears Point and Fremont.
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Harriet Gittings
Roads Unlimited Racing Association
Fremont Raceway
Gary Kunawger
Ken Snarr
AURA
Ek Ok
San Jose Speedway
Harry Goularte
Ken Nott
Pat Norris
Sears Point Raceway
Sonoma
Richard Shirey
Spit
Ron Rogers
Jerry Kerns
Fremont
Matt Mac Williams
Newark
NCAA seeks national cuts to athletic costs at convention
NCAA President John Fwak says delegates will push for new national measures to reduce intercollegiate sports costs in Chicago. He warns progress is hard with differing regional interests and divisions. Big Ten favors broad national limits on aid while other proposals limit scholarships to football and basketball. A Division I playoff discussion also opened but may not surface this week.
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APL
NCAA
John Fwak
Fuzak
Michigan State University
Big Ten
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Kansas City
Putak
Lyncha
Tom Hansen
Pitt's Panthers eye exciting season under Majors
Pitt coach Johnny Majors promises an exciting season with a tougher schedule after last year's 7 4 record. He notes Heisman hopeful Tony Dorsett headlines a strong backfield including Bobby Hutton and Eric Walker, as Majors shifts to the Veer offense to leverage speed and power.
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Pittsburgh
UPI
University of Pittsburgh
Johnny Majors
Panthers
Majors
Tony Dorsett
Bobby Hutton
Eric Walker
Newark High to give physicals for athletes
Newark High will hold required physicals for all prospective male and female athletes planning to attend this year. The session is Thursday at 6 30 p m in the school gym with a fee of 2 50. Students must pick forms from the main office ahead of time.
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Newark
Newark High
Warriors open 75 76 season with Bullets
San Francisco newspaper notes the Golden State Warriors begin the 1875 76 NBA season at home against the Washington Bullets with a 41 game home slate. The Coliseum Arena hosts the opener on Saturday November 1 and Washington appears again February 1.
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Golden State Warriors
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Warriors
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Dick Vertlieb
NBA
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