Bradshaw advises Plunkett on tough rookie year
Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw, speaking after spring workouts, offers rookie Terry Plunkett guidance on handling good and bad days, staying cool, and studying. He recalls his own 1970 season with 24 interceptions and says he plans to start, not ride the bench, while noting development takes time.
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Dick Simon Replaces Mahler as Indy 500 Driver
Indianapolis owner-driver Dick Simon announced he will replace rookie John Mahler in the May 3 Indy 500 due to contractual commitments. Mahler had qualified the car at 170.184 mph, becoming the fastest rookie in race history, but Simon plans to start the dash and finish in the top ten.
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Orduna Among 12 Named for All-America Game in Lubbock
In Lubbock on June 26, three 1970 Nebraska stars Joe Orduna Bob Newton and Jerry Murtaugh join coach Bob Devaney s West squad for the Coaches All-America game. The West and East teams also include J D Hill Leonard Dunlap Bob Moore Rick Kingrea John Rodman Mike Walker Tim Kelly Tim Oesterling and Rocky Wallace.
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A's and Giants face Dodgers and Angels in key series
Oakland leads AL West by 7 14 games as they host the Angels to finish an eight game Coliseum stretch. San Francisco holds a nine game edge in the NL West and begins a three game set with the Dodgers after a road trip. California exhibition notes and early score details from Berkeley are included.
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Night Baseball and Daily Schedule Skew in Scribbled Recap
The notes list multiple baseball night games with erratic lineups and player mentions including Juan Marichal pitching for the Giants and Bill Singer for the Dodgers. It also records Phils beating Reds 2 1 Braves defeating Expos 9 4 and Padres routing Cardinals 12 3 with scattered inning details and telecast notes.
Rick Monday Steps Up as A's Spokesman Amid War Duty
The Oakland Athletics rely on Rick Monday and Sal Bando for leadership as Monday juggles Marine reserve duties with baseball. Finley labels Monday one of five untouchables, noting his defensive play and occasional clutch hitting despite a .231 average and limited recent at bats. Manager Dick Williams praises Monday's all around value and confidence in the club’s potential to win it all this season.
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