Morton Faces Test as Broncos Open Preseason at Colts
NFL preseason opens with Craig Morton starting at quarterback for the Denver Broncos against the Baltimore Colts. Morton, a 12 year veteran, seeks to prove himself amid competition from Penrose Weese and Spurrier after Ramsey was traded to the Giants.
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Connors Solves Solomon Test in Volvo Quarterfinal Clash
Top seed Jimmy Connors advances to meet Harold Solomon in the Volvo International quarterfinals after dispatching Ian Guerry in straight sets. Solomon eliminates Arthur Ashe as the field shifts to the late rounds in North Conway, New Hampshire.
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Night baseball scores and standings update from coast to coast
National League East standings show Chicago and St Louis atop, Montreal and Atlanta trailing. In the West Los Angeles leads, with San Diego and Houston also in the mix. Thursday results include Philadelphia over San Diego in ten innings, and Atlanta defeating Montreal. Tonight’s scheduled games feature San Diego at Chicago and Los Angeles at Philadelphia among others with multiple doubleheaders and late starts.
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Thursday Sports Moves and Signings Across Leagues
Ron Stewart named Los Angeles hockey coach replacing Bob Pulford. Marcel Pronovost to Buffalo as coach replacing Floyd Smith. Al Smith to Hartford returning after two years in Buffalo. Thommy Abrahmason retires from defense. Mark Sutor traded from Philadelphia to Colorado Rockies for Barry Bean. Bruce Sutter on 21-day DL for Chicago NL. Dick Davis returns to Spokane from Milwaukee. Paul Mitchell joins Seattle via Oakland waivers. Bruce Taylor called up by Detroit from Evansville. Ed Goodson placed on 15-day DL for Los Angeles. Punter Jim O'Sullivan and others cut as free agents across teams. Buonamici and Little waived by Chicago. Bob Mitch signs with Detroit. Schulz and Cox cut. Curley Culp waives at own request for Houston. Phil August waived by Pittsburgh. Larron Jackson traded to Green Bay for 1978 draft choice. Alvin Scott signs with Phoenix. Bob Elliott signs with Philadelphia to multiyear deal. Chuck Orsborn retires at Bradley. Bob Elliott signs as football coach at Kent State. Ken Maxey joins Stanford as assistant coach.
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Elder leads Hartford Open after first round
Veteran golfer Lee Elder shot seven under par 65 at Wethersfield Country Club to top the Greater Hartford Open field. Elder credited wife Rose for helping adjust his putting stance as 156 players pursued low scores on a 6,583 yard course with many birdies. Curtis Strange Tom Diehl Jim Simons and Dick were tied at 65 after the opening round.
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Manchester bowlers to meet at annual meeting Aug 10
Manchester golf roundup notes the annual meeting for all Manchester bowlers set for Aug 10 at 8 p.m. at the VFW Club. Highlights include Brady Miller, Bill Kratzert, and Lee Trevino posting 66. Mick Mast with 65 and Kermit Zarley backstopping a strong round despite a late bogey.
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Foreign yacht round robin continues in Newport
In Newport Rhode Island the foreign rounds of the America's Cup trials saw Australia and Gretel II each beat Sverige and France I in 12 mile races. Australia led Sweden 2-0 and Gretel II 2-0, with France I 0-2. Final selection ends by September 8 with one 12 meter yacht challenging the United States.
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Little Takes Early Lead In European LPGA Championship
Sally Little, coached by Gary Player in youth, shot six under par 68 to move to 137, three strokes ahead at Sunningdale Old Course halfway through the European LPGA championship. Judy Rankin sits at 140, with Debbie Austin and Nancy Lopez tied at 143. Sandra Post and Donna Young at 146. The cut fell at 160. 62 players advanced to Friday.
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Lions Beat Elks 3-2 Behind Frost Victory
The Norshaft Lions defeated the Elks 3-2 on Wednesday night as Randy Frost earned the win on the mound. Tim Flood collected two hits in three at bats to lead the Lions at the plate.
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