Top 20 NFL receivers and QB rankings explored
The article reviews Hall of Fame receiving leaders led by Don Maynard and Raymond Berry, highlights Hall of Fame candidates like Fred Biletnikoff for Oakland, and notes Tom Daryle Lamonica and Otto Graham among top quarterbacks. It discusses active players, career totals, and injuries shaping all time lists.
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Cliff Branch
Oakland Raiders
Isaac Curtis
Cincinnati Bengals
Fred Biletnikoff
Oakland Hastlers
Diletnikoff
Biletnikoff
Raider
Oakland
Don Maynard
Raymond Berry
Charley Taylor
Washington Redskins
Taylor
Fen Real
Jackie Smith
St. Louis Cardinals
Otis Tayior
Kansas City Chiefs
Roy Jefferson
Washington
Green Bay
Don Hitson
Lamonica
Daryle Lamonica
John Brodie
San Francisco 49Ers
Lamanies
Raiders
He “Mau B Lomb
Bob Griese
Miami Dolphins
Joe Namath
New York Jets
George Manda
Namath
Blanda
Nicholson wins world sprint title in Liege final
John Nicholson of Australia defeats Pulur Pederson of Denmark in three rides to win the professional sprint title at the World Cycling Championships in Liege. Abe beats Clarke for bronze as Kemper sets one hour motor paced record, Stam narrowly beaten. West Germany wins team pursuit gold over the Soviet Union.
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Liege
Belgium
John Nicholson
Australia
Pulur Pederson
Denmark
Nicholson
Japan
Ryoji Abe
Danny Clarke
Dieter Kemper
West Germany
Kemper
Stam
Jan Breuer
Noon switches to Ohlone football and sets rush record
Mission San Jose star Steve Noon abandons BYU and returns to Fremont to play for Ohlone College under coach Jim Reynosa. Noon, a 6-0, 190 pound back who set a 1973 MVAL rushing record of 1,093 yards, joins fellow veterans Brian White and Larry Voster as the Renegades prepare for trials and early season practices amid unfinished facilities and evolving plans.
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Phemont
Mission Valley Athletic
Langie
Steve Nontt
Ohlone Cotlepe
Ohio Collawe
Brian
Whiter
Larry Voster
Ghlowns
Noor
Park of Teeason
Noon
Voster
White
Uays
Mission San Jose
The
Renegades
Ohlone
Reynosa
Broncos Eye Playoffs in Updated NFL Outlook
Denver coach John Ralston pushes for a playoff return after two winning seasons. The defense aims to tighten after allowing 1136 yards per game and frequent third down conversions. Key injuries hit early as draft picks Charlie Smith and Steve Taylor miss weeks, while Charley Johnson leads the offense with a high completion rate.
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Denver
UPI
Denver Broncos
Tark
Oakland Raiders
Cleveland
Kansas City
San Diego
Ralston
Improncos
NFL
Tak Mage
Louis Wright
San Jos State
Paul Sraith
Halston
Atlanta
Falcons
Ellis
Grid practices begin for Newark High players in Mission Valley league
Les Davis leads daily Newark High sessions as eight schools in the Mission Valley Athletic League begin rugged preseason workouts. Key spots contested include backup to Johnson with Ramsey and Fufnagel, Franckowiak filling multiple roles, and Armstrong returning as rushing leader seeking 1,407 yards from last year.
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Les Davis
Newark High
Mission Valley
Letic League
Johnson
Seve Ramsey
John Fufnagel
Mike Franckowiak
Central Michigan
Beei
NEL
Otis Armstrong
Jon Keyworth
Keyworth
Beaver
Broncos
Macy Montgomery
Bobby Maples
Phil Olsen
Los Angeles
Jack Dalbin
WFL
Chicago Fire
Rick Upchurch
Minnesota
Fremont runners complete cross California relay effort
Two Fremont runners and 13 teammates joined a cross California relay under coach Tom Squires from Crescent City. Vince Capurra started, Chuck Wright carried the futon into Mexico, with Wendel Tallman Greg Martin and Mike Martin among escorts. Each runner logged five miles every eight hours as the group cycled through base camp. Kay Squires handled tents for 18 teens and five adults.
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San Diego
Fremont
Uwit
Califortia
Moreno
Tom Squires
Crescent City
Vince Capurra
Chuck Wright
Mexico
Wendel Talmann
Greg Martin
Mike Martin
Squires
Kay
Questionable uniform choices in All Star game prompt fan queries
Murray Olderman responds to readers about uniform colors worn by Oakland A's in the All Star game and other sports curios. Topics include expansion draft rules for Tampa and Seattle, Alou brothers' careers, relief pitchers rules, inning scoring quirks, sprinters origins, and Ron Jessie free agency.
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Murray Olderman Q
Oakland A's
Doug Regentin
Charlie Timer
A's
Wes
Milwaukee
Murray Olderman
Agus
Center Square
Fremont
Glaeeenan
Johnson Remains Serious After Bonneville Crash
In Salt Lake City California race driver Howard Johnson remained in serious condition at University Medical Center. Doctors hoped their efforts saved his nearly severed right arm after a weekend operation following a Friday crash during the NHRA Speed Sale at Bonneville Salt Flats.
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Salt Lake City
California
Howard Johinson
University Medical Center
Johnson
Chico
Calif
National
Hot Rod Association
Bonneville Saltats
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West Germans
Soviet Union
BYU
By Rich Gohlee
Brigham Young University
Fadenna Stadium
Pravo
Mission
Jim Reynosa
Mission Practics
Nuon
Steve Noon
Ghlone
NFL Outlook
Yoray
Charley Johnson
Rcord
Jim Chapman
Tampa
Seattle
Daron Miller
Alou Brothers
Falipe
Jesus
Matty
Melipe
Darmaican Republic
May
Jess
New York Mets
Cork Fulmer
Spadersor
Dick Williams
Heve
Jack White
New York Giants
Phillies
HAA
St Louis Cardinals
Chicgo Cubs
Bob Hayes
Houston McTear
Jack Dalton
Florida
McTear
Hayes
Jacksonville
Hay
Ides
Piro
Texas
Rams
Carroll Rosenboom
Ron Jessie
Jessie
Lions
Ron
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Commercial Credit Corporation
Hayward
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Ber Salera
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California Credit Lite
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