Bills fall to Bears in controversial preseason showdown
The Buffalo Bills lost 13-10 to the Chicago Bears in a charged NFL preseason game at Rich Stadium. Officials used stopwatches after the stadium clock failed, prompting debate as Bills coach Lou Saban complained of a four second miscount.
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Golf double header crowns comeback winners
Bert Greene and John Schroeder each earned first American tour victories on the same day in Raleigh and La Jolla. Greene won the L M Open in a five hole playoff over Miller Barber after a gunshot injury in California. Schroeder captured the Match Play title at MacGregor Downs, beating DeWitt Weaver and Lee Trevino to claim $40,000.
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DeWitt Weaver
Lee Trevino
Paul Runyan
Patriots Triumph In Preseason Opener At New Orleans
Patriots defeat Saints 46 31 in New Orleans as Fairbanks earns first pro coaching win. Plunkett shows flashes of form with 170 passing yards and two TDs, Cunningham debuts strong, Bell struggles with field goals, New England prepares for Washington next. Saints fall to 0-3 in exhibition play.
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Olympic Games Headed For Moscow
Moscow hosts the 1960s style Olympic chatter as bids discuss Moscow for 1980 while Israel faced hostile treatment at the World University Games closing. IOC weighs politics amid security concerns and possible new stadiums with Moscow’s Lenin Stadium noted for capacity.
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Countdown To 714 Henry Aaron At A Glance 1973 Home Runs
Aaron did not play in Atlanta's 86 victory over Pittsburgh on Sunday. The article tracks Babe Ruth ties, Aaron's magic number, and remaining games as he nears 714 career home runs with 32 games left.
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Horses Race Card with Multiple Pace and Trot Trials
A crowded harness racing card lists ten races with pace and trot events. Entries include Lucky Layne, Gale Song, Arress Hanover, and Gramie K B among numerous horses, with drivers such as J.C. Smith, A. Davignon, L. Fitch, and D. Richards. suspense remains over race outcomes as results are not shown.
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Lucky Layne
A. Davignon
Tishi Wally K
J.C. Smith
Aston Gray
D. DeLisle
Betty Sez
Ro Andersen
Sumner
N. Chase
Nats Ninny
R. Dagan
Active Pick
E. Funk
Showells Flash
L. Fitch
Irish Kent
Good Lord
S. J. Watson
Andys Boy
Postakill Jack
F. Quinta
Nifty Flicka
D. Richards
Jolly Fair
Velocity
Eddy H. J.C. Smithird
Gale Song
R. Sherman
Halas Boy
A. Miles
Pridenite
R. Truitt
Charnhed
R. Ireland
Midnight C
S. Quinn
Sienna Silk
P. Lovejoy
Phantom Blaze
J. McKenney
Bobbis Pride
A. Schmigel
Conestoga Ann Mary
F.R. Smith
Olympic Dream
H. Provost
Some Ha! Rex
Aunt Charlotte
G. Corey
Astral Joanne
S. Hamilton
Ridge Smoke
A. Nason
Midamy
T. Ryan
Little Gomer
J. Gerry
Arress Hanover
General Rick
Cape Pine Nibsen
Square Dream
G. Deletetsky
Scooter Long
W. Colby
Janets Flash
J. Watson
Mary Patricia
Bay Avenger
H. Renaud
Quick Violet
Pineland Adios
Tracy
Emilys Angel
Provost
H. Mitchell
Mighty James
V. Goss
Berties Bid
G. Reed
Ruth Bell
R.W. Watson
Lady Primrose
Dillard Direct
R. Smith
Sir Cus
Killarneys
R. Vaillancourt
Reeds Oliver
Hud
R. Foster Sr
Lucky Sota
Twill
G. DuBois Sr
Lucky Con
Nugget Pick
Katahdin Boy
Sherlide
S. Thomas
Levin Hanover
Mighty Bet
High Fidelity A
C. Emerson
Cloudy Knight
Henry Steppy
Ro Anderson
Ok’s Earl
Aurelius Pride
Sue Oliver
Countermand
Gramie K B
B. Smith
Horse Racing Daily Card Results From Ten Pace Races
The report lists ten pace and trot races with top finishers and payoffs for exactas and quinielas. Notable figures include Daily Double payouts of $29 for races 4 and 5, and an attendance of 3,728 with handle of $135,801.
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Katie Frost
Chief Creed
Liberty Bay
Volo Sue
Pinecl
Charlie
Valensia
Arapan
Mighty
Aunt Lackey
Buddy Ben
Oregon
Jean
Mutiny K.B
Regal Victory
Truins
Choice Sun
Paramount Pick
Bright Lightning
Marcon Mars
Tim Tut
Quintela
Castle Builder
John R. Black
Charming Chance
Royal Jane
Farmstead Gal
Dizzy
Liz
Barrister Bill
Meadow Molly
Jill Butler
Speedy Jeff
Hardy Royal
Brad Scott
Sir Philip Pick
Miss N
Queen's Ravenel
Hayburner
Andiamo Bay
Coiley Road
Fly Robin
Mel Star
Cindy’s Demon
Royal Titan
Frosty McCoy
Exacta
Fages
F.B
Pretty Kitty
Chet Flyer
Tar Horn
Red Sox Lose Ground as A's Open Series in Oakland
Boston seeks revenge in Oakland as Dick Williams faces Blue Moon Odom in the series opener. The Red Sox, riding an eight game win streak snapped by Anaheim, drop more ground to Baltimore while missing key players including Fisk Aparicio Harper and Smith. Tiant labors despite three hits allowed as the Angels win 1 0. Cooper and Evans lead with two hits each.
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Luis Aparicio
Tommy Harper
Reggie Smith
Carl Ya
Mike Epstein
Lee Stanton
Epstein
Cooper
Dwight Evans
Rick Miller
Ben Oglivie
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Baltimore
Dick Pole
Pole
Blue Moon Odom
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Milwaukee Brewers
Minnesota Twins
Kansas City Royals
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Yankees
Stottlemyre
Joe Rudi
Rudi
Ray Fosse
Jim Kaat
Bill Melton
Beech Ridge Speedway Victors Dominate 25-Lap Features
At Beech Ridge in Scarborough Robbie Drew Homer Drew and Al Graffam won 25-lap feature races in class A B and C plus two novice divisions. Drew led from lap14 in class A, Meserve led from lap23 in class B, and Graffam led from lap12 in class C.
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Joe O’brien
Raneuartiak
Dick Wolstenhulme
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Ray Leach
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Major League Leaders End of Season Batting and Pitching Totals
A viewing of major league leaders shows Carew leading batting in the AL at .347 with 164 hits and Otis driving KC with 82 runs. R Jackson tops RBIs at 105 for Oakland while Stargell and DaJohnson pace NL home runs. Seaver and Carlton head strikeouts in the NL and AL respectively. In Salem New Hampshire a famous two year old colt Don't Be Late Jim wins at Rockingham Park with an $11,100 purse and a payoff of 7.40 to win.
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Merritt Tops Perry In A Pitching Duel For 9-0 Win
Texas Rangers veteran Jim Merritt hurled a Gaylord Perry style fastball to stifle the Cleveland Indians 9-0 and 5-3 in a doubleheader. Perry unavailable for comment, Merritt said he used about 25 Gaylord fastballs to derail Perry’s famous spitball approach. The Indians managed three hits in the opener as Merritt confounded their offense.
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Hambletonian Draws Big Field At Du Quoin
Knightly Way and Arnie Almahurst lead a 16-horse 3 year old trot field at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds purse 144710 with 73555 to winner. Honeysuckle Rose seeks history as first filly winner since 1966 while Florinda and Honeysuckle Rose race as fillies among the lineup.
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Morgan Ties Major League Record With 50 Steals
The Associated Press reports Joe Morgan tied a major league record by reaching 50 steals as the Reds beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-1. Cesar Cedeno and Lou Brock also reached 50 steals, matching the mark, while Barry Bonds era notes appear in context. Dodgers swept Phillies 7-3 as Garvey provided two sac flies.
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