Ten new NFL coaches start season with single winning record
Ten new head coaches begin their first full seasons in the NFL and only one, Tommy Prothro of the Rams, has a winning mark after five exhibition weeks. Prothro led Los Angeles to a 3-2 pre season as the Jets prep to face the Chiefs in a nationally televised finale.
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Wintersteen and Shannon win at Paul Bunyan Speedway
Weekly Sunday night races at Paul Bunyan Speedway feature Hobby 6 and V8 classes. Don Wintersteen wins the V8 feature with Warren Torgerson and Al Weir also podiuming. Bill Shannon pumps a Consolation and Hobby 6 top finishers include Dareld Olson Glenn Lutgen and Leonard Lewis. A Labor Day double race weekend is set for Sept 4-5 starting 7:30 p.m. with Ken Beck confirming strong fan and driver turnout.
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Aaron aims at Babe Ruth mark as Braves win
Hank Aaron at 37 hits his 39th homer and 631st overall to push toward Babe Ruth's 714 in a 5-4 Braves win over the Cubs. He also reaches 100 RBIs for the year and surpasses Nap Lajoie for sixth on the all time hits list.
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Beaver Season Preview Linebackers From Bemidji State
The Beaver linebacking corps faces changes this fall with assistant coach Larry Mortier under pressure to stabilize the unit. Only one starter returns as freshmen Bob Whelan and Dave Sherrard mold into potential stoppers.
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Gophers Near Season Opener With Scrimmage Highlights
Minnesota enters the second week of 1971 practice with 12 days until facing Indiana at Memorial Stadium. A two hour scrimmage yielded touchdowns from Craig Curry and Bob Morgan, strong runs by George Honza, and notable circus catches by Doug Kings, while defensive back Mike White suffered a bruised shoulder. Coach Warmath lauds effort as the squad plans double training sessions before ramping down next week.
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Pinehurst to host USPGA Match Play again next year
The sponsor Liggett and Myers Tobacco Co confirms the U S Professional Match Play Championship will return to Pinehurst North Carolina next August. The event, first of its kind held in the United States, will be staged at the Country Club of North Carolina.
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