Giants Nip Jets For Big Apple Bragging Rights
In a preseason NY matchup the Giants edged the Jets 21 to 20 as rookie Joe Fields snapped a potential game winning field goal over Pat Leahy. Craig Morton led the Giants with two third quarter TD passes while Jets rookie J J Jones threw for 174 yards and two TDs. Other NFL results included Detroit over Kansas City 27 24 and Oakland over Atlanta 22 7.
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Patriots learn from losses as Fairbanks stays positive
New England coach Chuck Fairbanks called the 24 10 defeat to Philadelphia a learning experience noting every opponent used different systems. He praised the defense for two straight games while acknowledging Jim Plunkett’s four first half interceptions led to three Eagle touchdowns. Mack Herron and Al Marshall injuries could sideline them briefly.
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Stoneham to Sell Giants to Japanese Investors
Horace Stoneham agrees to sell the San Francisco Giants to a group of wealthy Japanese industrialists from Tokyo for a little over 17 million dollars. This marks baseball’s first major league club owned and operated by foreign interests. The deal includes the Giants, their farm system, and the Casagrande complex in Arizona.
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Halicki’s no hitter lifts Giants over Mets in doomed doubleheader
Ed Halicki pitched the NL’s first no hit no run game of the season, despite a stiff right shoulder, as the San Francisco Giants beat the New York Mets 6-0 to split a twin bill. Dave Kingman’s grand slam had given the Mets a 9-5 win in the opener.
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New teams ascend in WFL as Memphis loses again
In the World Football League, Memphis Southmen drop to 1st loss while Southern California rises in the West standings. Jacksonville and Memphis share Eastern lead at 2-1 after Philadelphia Bell upset Memphis 22-18 and Express beat San Antonio 26-19 in sudden death thriller. Birmingham Vulcans fall at home 35-25 to Sun, third in East. Key performers include Pat Haden and Anthony Davis for Southern California, Bob Davis for Philadelphia, Larry Csonka for Memphis, and Alferd Haywood in overtime for Jacksonville.
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NFL players reps meet in Chicago on strike talks
NFL player representatives convene in Chicago to discuss the possibility of another strike and review Ed Garvey’s status as executive director. They will hear a progress report on contract talks with club owners, noting slow progress since proposals were presented and no signed agreement yet. Garvey cites court progress aiding bargaining and expects resume talks next week.
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Horse Race Purses and Times From Sunday Card
Sunday racing results list ten pacing and trotting races with horses such as Slang Laredo Hanover Knight Edition and Con Land. Final times range 2:09 to 2:14 with multiple trifecta and perfecta payouts and a total handle of 135,968 dollars.
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