Raiders eye repeat title as Lamonica leads charge
Raiders coach John Rauch says Oakland, bolstered by Daryle Lamonica, remains a young team with depth and experience to gain. Lamonica, AFL Player of the Year, threw 30 touchdowns and guided a 13-1 season. Key veterans and reserves fill the lineup while Tom Keating recovers from surgery.
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Steelers Face Tight Battle for Offensive Line Posts
Pittsburgh seeks depth on the line as five tackles compete for jobs and guards also show strength. Kent Nix takes over quarterback duties amid Shiner injury while backs Wilburn and Jefferson add depth. The defense remains solid with veterans and rookies pushing for roles as the team eyes improvement but awaits a proven quarterback.
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Hurdler Rogers Falters at Echo Summit Altitude
Olympic hopeful Russ Rogers suffered a gash requiring 10 stitches after collapsing from high altitude at Echo Summit training center. The Pan-American athlete from Grand Street Boys Club, 27, also broke a molar and credits travel, oxygen shortage, and dehydration for the incident while preparing for workouts in California.
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Major League Leaders Highlight 1969 Statistics
The Associated Press lists top players in both leagues. AL batting sees Carew and Oliva at .291 and .290. runs led by McAuliffe with 79. Harrelson and Howard top RBI and home runs among others. NL batters Rose and Alou lead with .351 and .337. McCovey and Brock pace in homers and steals. notable pitching leaders include Tiant and Gibson with strong win totals and strikeouts.
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Creighton to lead Providence as player coach and GM
Providence owner Louis A. Pieri names 38 year old Dave Creighton as general manager and player coach under a three year pact. He will stay a full time coach and play part time.
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