Vinton County High Football Brings Back 12 Lettermen
Strong return group at Vinton County under Coach Tom Reid includes quarterback Scott Barnett and guard Jerry Mitchell with three-year starts. Faulkner also starts as senior tackle. team aims to boost numbers and add a freshman reserve squad. Schedule lists local games and Tri Valley Conference clashes.
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UNLV given two year probation for recruiting violations
The NCAA imposed a two year postseason ban on UNLV basketball for 1977-78 and 1978-79 and restricted TV appearances and scholarships after an investigation of 1971 to 1975 violations. Former coach Jerry Tarkanian and eight boosters face discipline. The infraction panel cited improper gifts, cash, dental care promises, and travel benefits to players and families.
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Vikings, Dolphins clash in pits for preseason debut clash
Vikings defensive tackle Joe Jackson and Dolphins left tackle Wally Pesuit battle in the trenches as Minnesota eyes a win under Bud Grant while Pesuit seeks a late start with Miami. The clubs enter weekend exhibitions with Minnesota 2-1 and Miami undefeated at 3-0.
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Browns ride Sipe Pruitt to 14 7 win over Bears
Browns beat the Chicago Bears 14 7 as Brian Sipe throws two first half TDs and Greg Pruitt adds 53 rushing yards in his first appearance. Mike Phipps struggles for the Bears, completing 3 of 13 for 29 yards. Allan Ellis intercepts end zone threat.
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White Sox Power Lifts Nordhagen Past Orioles 6-4
Wayne Nordhagen hit his first two major league home runs driving in four runs as the Chicago White Sox beat Baltimore 6-4. The victory pulled Chicago into second place in the AL West, two games ahead of Texas and Minnesota and three behind Kansas City. Nordhagen credits his run production while noting his low home run totals in his career.
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Nordhagen Drives In Runs as Sox, AL Contenders Surge
Nordhagen notes left-handed starters from Baltimore limit his production with six of his 12 RBIs against the Orioles. Soderholm belts his 20th homer and LaGrow records his 20th save as Boston, New York, and Kansas City win key AL games. Red Sox rally to beat Texas, Yankees top Minnesota, Royals extend win streak to nine behind Wathan’s first major league homer.
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Brock Nears Cobb Mark as Brock Steals Two More Bases
San Francisco catcher Garry Alexander watched Lou Brock steal his 25th and 26th bases to raise his career total to 891 and close in on Ty Cobb’s major league record. The Giants beat the Cardinals 4-2 as Montefusco drove in the go ahead run with a seventh inning single.
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Indians To Get Tough In Winter Talks With Players
The Cleveland Indians will take a hard line in contract negotiations this winter as unsigned players face free agency if not under contract by early November. Rays Fosse Duffy Bochte and Melton near deals, Spikes Kendall can seek trades. The club resumes in Cleveland after a western swing and opens a three game series with Seattle. Garland faces Mitchell.
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Two All Star Teams Vie for Babe Ruth World Series Berth
In Newark Ohio the Huntsville Alabama and New Orleans Louisiana all star squads, both with one loss, clash for a spot in the tournament final. Brooklyn New York remains unbeaten after a 12 10 win over New Orleans with 16 Brooklyn walks tying a record while New Orleans set a 23 walk game. Huntsville beat Jefferson City Missouri 103 on Jay Oliver four hitter, Greg O Rear contributing two hits and three RBIs.
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