Kilmer Set to Lead Redskins in Exhibition Opener
Washington hosts Atlanta at RFK Stadium in a preseason clash as Bill Kilmer starts at quarterback with the Redskins seeking their first victory over Atlanta in three prior exhibitions and regular-season meetings. Kilmer aims to calm fan interest after Sonny Jurgensen's retirement.
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Yogi Berra Remembered as Talent On Field
New York AP recounts Yogi Berra's career highs and later firing as Mets manager. It notes his 17 seasons with the Yankees, 14 World Series appearances, and pennant wins, plus his managerial firing by the Mets and Billy Martin’s possible interest in adding him.
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World Football League Saturday Schedule
Philadelphia hosts Birmingham while Charlotte visits Memphis Southern California plays San Antonio Chicago faces Shreveport and Hawaii travels to Portland in a day of league games.
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Still on sideline Tommy John eyes September return
Dodgers left hander Tommy John remains sidelined 14 months after elbow surgery. He says he feels great and throws at spring training pace but control and sharpness lag. manager Walt Alston notes 85 percent recovery with uncertain timing for a return to pitching duties.
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Hagler Knocks Out Bender in Portland Coast Bout
New England middleweight Marv Hagler of Brockton Mass. defeated Jesse Bender of Hartford with a first round TKO in Portland Maine lasting under two minutes. The card featured a co feature, Bobby Pompeo of Portland winning a unanimous ten round decision against Al Romano of North Adams Mass.
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Major League Leaders By The Associated Press National League Batting
National League batting leaders list Madlock Chi .350 Simmons StL .339 Watson Htn .331 D Parker Pgh .326 Sanguil len Pgh .326 Cash Phi 82 runs Lopes LA 76 Morgan Cin 74 Rose Cin 73 Griffey Cin 68. Luzinski Phi 27 homers. Bench Cin 87 RBI 152 hits Rose Cin 152 Garvey LA 151 Cash Phi 148. Roses Cin 36 doubles. Kessinger Chi 8 triples. Pitching leaders include HRabosky STL 9-3 .750 1.65 Gullett Cin 9-3 .750 2.09 Jones SD 15-6 .714 1.85. Strkouts Messersmith LA 165 Seaver NY 161.
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Decary II Meeting Set
Decary Little League officers coaches umpires and parents will meet Sunday at 8 p.m. at St. Andre School Sullivan Street Biddeford to discuss end of season activities for players and volunteers and the September 27 fundraising dance.
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