McCovey Shifts Beat Pirates With Two Run Homer
Willie McCovey capped a late rally by belting a two run homer off the Pittsburgh shift in the eighth to lift San Francisco over Pittsburgh 5-4. Gaylord Perry earned his 17th win as the Giants split the day across the NL.
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Philadelphia
Market Value Going Upward
The Washington Senators beat the Kansas City Royals 7-0 as Jim Hannan allowed one hit and hit a solo homer by Frank Howard and Mike Epstein in the first inning. Howard's world is noted as effort, while other AL results include Baltimore 3 Milwaukee 2 and Boston 7 Chicago 2 with Reggie Smith keying the win.
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Raiders Down Eagles 30-19 in Exhibition Showdown
In Philadelphia, Oakland rookie quarterback Ken Stabler threw three second half touchdowns to rally the Raiders past the Eagles 30-19. Stabler completed 10 of 12 passes for 180 yards, taking over for Daryle Lamonica and connecting on a 49 yard strike to Raymond Chester.
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Broadway Joe Back On Football Scene
Jets quarterback Joe Namath returned to camp ahead of the exhibition against the Giants in New Haven Conn. Namath had skipped two preseason games saying he did not want to play football. Weeb Ewbank now faces whether to fine Namath for his absence as James Nicholas confirms Namath can handle another season with knee condition.
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Major League Standings and Schedule Highlights
National League East standings show Pittsburgh and New York atop the division with Chicago and St Louis chasing. West leaders Los Angeles and Cincinnati pace the circuit, while Montreal trails. American League features Baltimore and New York leading, with Detroit and California close behind. Tonight’s scheduled games include San Diego at Chicago and San Francisco at Pittsburgh, among others.
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Atlanta Falcons Coming of Age
The Falcons enter their fifth year building a pro team and expect progress toward the league's top. Coach Norm Van Brocklin aims for a championship as QB duties remain split among Johnson Berry and Lemmerman and a young line backs a improving defense led by Nobis Dabney Humphrey Zook. The running game, receivers, and kicking unit show potential for a stronger season.
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Final Trials Begin Today in Newport for America’s Cup
Four U.S. yachts begin final trials to name the 12 meter defender for the America’s Cup next month. Intrepid leads with nine wins in ten trials, facing Valiant, Heritage, and Wetherly. Gretel II of Australia also trains nearby after a collision damaged a mast stay. France plans a Friday start in a best-of-seven series to challenge for the cup.
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Baltimore Colts Begin New Era With Coaching Shuffle
The Baltimore Colts enter the new decade with a new conference and leadership while fielding much of the same 8-5-1 team. New coach Don McCafferty must improve the running game and secondary as the Eastern Division rivals the Jets loom, with Norm Bulaich and Tom Matte key in the backfield and a reshuffled linebacker corps including Bob Grant and Ted Hendricks.
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