Vikes and Raiders clash in first Memorial Stadium exhibition
The Oakland Raiders and Minnesota Vikings meet at Berkeley's Memorial Stadium in a 4 p.m. EDT exhibition. Both teams seek tuneups before Sept. 16 regular season opener. Key players include George Blanda for Oakland and Nate Wright on defense. injuries to Gary Larsen and Tony Cline noted.
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Grant selects lineup for Vikings at Oakland
Coach Bud Grant names three changes for the 3 p.m. preseason game with the Raiders. Clint Jones and Bill Brown start at running back, Fran Tarkenton starts at quarterback. Defensive linemen Larsen and West miss trip. Winston travels despite rib crack while Gersbach starts outside linebacker.
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Moscow media spins Universiade glow to back Olympic bid
Soviet press touts “superlative” Universiade facilities and orderly Games while downplaying disruptions. Report notes Israeli heckling, visa denials, Jewish attendance pressure, Cuban brawl at a U.S. protest, and security flaws.
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Taiwan City eyes third straight Little League title
Taiwan City, Taiwan reaches the Little League World Series final after consecutive no hitters, facing Tucson, Ariz which advanced with two one hitters. Taiwan crushed Tampa 27 0 with Kuo Wen li on the mound while Tucson beat Birmingham 12 0 as Ed Vosberg saw his no hitter end in the sixth. In the consolation Monterrey Mexico defeated Coloniel New York 4 0 with Fernando Pena pitching.
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US Russia final showdown at World University Games
The undefeated US and Russia meet in the World University Games final with revenge and home court at stake. History echoes the Munich Olympics as the two sides renew their rivalry on the title game stage.
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7-Up Leads Trapshoot Scores At Bemidji Gun Club
The Bemidji Gun Club trapshoot season shows 7-Up leading with 856 points, followed by Harold's Conoco 855, OK Tire 854, Bemidji Insurance Service 851, Paul’s Body Shop 841, Lakeland Sporting Goods 840, and the Elks 833. Louis Sohn posted 100 straight. several shooters perfect 25s in the one shot round. A final league week remains and signups for doubles are urged. Blackduck starts a new gun club with Tuesday night shoots.
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UND football opens contact drills ahead of season
Grand Forks North Dakota August 22 Special The University of North Dakota football team began contact work after three days in shorts and helmets. Coach Jerry Olson praised conditioning and flexibility as the Sioux prepare for the season opener September 8 at Mankato State. A scrimmage is planned Saturday at 1:30 p.m. in filming and grading. UND finished 10-1 last season and claimed the NCC title with a postseason win over Cal Poly.
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Bemidji Warriors Reach Region 13B Finals at Cass Lake
Bemidji and Cass Lake hold 2-0 records in Region 13B playoffs with Pengilly and Floodwood at 1-1. Bemidji meets Pengilly at 11:30, Cass Lake plays Floodwood twenty minutes after, winners advance to Sunday games and the state tournament in Jordan August 30 through September 9.
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