Canada routs Finland 11 2 in Canada Cup opener
Team Canada overwhelmed Finland 11 to 2 at Ottawa Civic Centre in the opening game of the Canada Cup. Rick Martin had a hat trick, Esposito and Hull scored twice, with Leach Perreault Shutt and Sittler also scoring as Canada dominated from the start. Hull, back with Canada after WHA disputes, praised their depth while noting Finland’s gallantry.
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Los Angeles Kings
Rogie Vachon
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Murakami Hill share lead in World Series of Golf
Takashi Murakami and Dave Hill share the first round lead at the World Series of Golf in Akron after Murakami shot a 67 and Hill 68 on Firestone South. Jack Nicklaus trails by two, while Murakami shrugs off comparisons to Nicklaus and notes his strong short game.
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Australia
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Punt Pass and Kick registration opens in Bennington
Local youth prepare for the 1976 Punt Pass and Kick finals co sponsored by the Bennington Recreation Department and Bennington Ford. The national event marks Ford Dealers in America and NFL collaboration with 12 million participants since 1961. Local meet is Sept 18 at Memorial Park Field with practice sessions Sept 8 and 15. top three from six age groups advance, with national finalists during an NFL playoff halftime.
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Connors Nastase Have Fun In Rain At U S Open Match
In a rain soaked scene on Court 36 at Forest Hills Ike Nastase and Jimmy Connors staged a half hour exhibition as U S Open play paused. Rain and chill dampened the day with Navratilova losing amid the soggy schedule and a mood turn at the iconic event.
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Sports of the Times on Jimmy the Greek and NFL betting
The column describes Jimmy Snyder known as Jimmy the Greek and his CBS NFL betting segment. It covers NFL stance on gambling, Rozelle’s caution, and CBS plans to present spread analysis without explicit point totals. It also notes other sports events and players referenced in the piece.
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Bears seek early momentum in preseason clash with Redskins
Chicago Bears, eager to prove bite and win their first regular season since 1967, face the Washington Redskins in a exhibition game that could push their record toward 51 in the series. Coach Jack Pardee emphasizes urgency as the team eyes a strong start and a home opener versus Detroit on Sept. 12.
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College football season opens with new coaches and Heisman talk
The opening weekend features 15 major games across the country led by three new head coaches and a leading Heisman candidate. Dayton hosts Eastern Kentucky tonight as 14 more games follow on Saturday. Kansas faces Oregon State in Corvallis, with Craig Fertig debuting as Beavers coach.
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