Berra Likely to Manage Mets as Playoff Picture Grows
Mets could name Yogi Berra as manager for next season amid playoff chase. Orioles eye postseason return. Palmer and Blair comment on prospects. Reds Sparky Anderson defends Mets' injuries and plans opening with Don Gullett against Seaver in a best-of-five series.
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Race Cars Will Be Slowed Down
USAC officials plan year end rule changes to slow cars and simplify scoring. New limits on fuel and a fire resistant system may reduce horsepower by up to 25 percent and cut pit stops to about four per 500 mile race. Improved mileage aims to stabilize finishes and end scoring disputes among drivers.
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Here Comes Julius Erving in Nets Knicks Exhibition
Julius Erving scored 27 points as the New York Nets defeated the New York Knicks 97 to 87 in an interleague exhibition at Madison Square Garden. Dr. J wowed 17,226 fans with his acrobatic moves while the Nets sought world recognition.
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Women Seek Seats On Olympic Committee in Varna
In Varna Bulgaria at the Olympic Congress, IOC officials hear calls for reform amid a male dominated body. West German IOC vice president Willi Daume proposes women as IOC members and U S skier Chaffee backs including women, while IOC president Lord Killanin endorses no discrimination against women in Olympic bodies.
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Delaware Gunning For Third Straight Crown
The University of Delaware leads the AP poll as it pursues a third straight national college division football title. The Blue Hens, 21 9 winners over Lehigh last week, received 27 first place votes and 885 points from sportswriters and broadcasters. Delaware owns an 18 game winning streak dating to 1971 and sits atop the rankings ahead of Grambling and South Dakota, both 40.
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Bantam Packers edge Eagles at 40 yards for 6 0 win
In youth football action the Packers stun the Eagles 6 0 with a last play 40 yard score. Colts shut out Redskins 14 0 while Dolphins overpower Jets 18 0. Giants top Chiefs 25 14 in aerial shootout. Patriots beat Raiders 20 7 in Junior Division. Standings show Chiefs and Colts tied 2 0 in Senior, Dolphins lead Junior with 26 20. Schedule lists five games for October 7. Bates College defeats Maine 1 0 as Ken Gibbs nets winner in final minute for first 1973 win.
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Mustangs Turn To Rushing To Lead College Ground Games
Southern Methodist University and its backfield of Alvin Maxson and Wayne Morris push SMU to 438 rushing yards per game, leading major colleges as they win all three games. Harvard tops rush defense. Oklahoma State leads scoring. Arizona leads punting with 48.3 yards per try.
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Ali Frazier rematch eyed in New York venue shift
Madison Square Garden called a noon press conference fueling talk of a second Fight of the Century between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier. Reports say Feb 4 1974 date targeted with Garden staging the bout after both boxers faced losses and tax concerns from 1971 earnings.
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Luck Of The Irish Won't Help
Ohio State remains atop the AP college rankings as Jim Sweeney’s Washington State slips after losses to Kansas and Arizona State. USC is next to host Oregon while Ohio State’s dominance is tested by tough matchups including Oklahoma and Penn State.
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Amateur Sports Bill Aims to End NCAA AAU Rivalry
In Washington the Senate debates the Amateur Athletic Act of 1973 to curb the NCAA AAU power struggle, protect athletes, and expand federal role and oversight. The bill envisions a new independent board, a revitalized Olympic Committee, and a nationwide sports development program.
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World Football League Plans International Pro Circuit
Gary L. Davidson, cofounder of the World Hockey Association, aims to launch a new international pro football league with 12 U S franchises and bases in Los Angeles Honolulu New York Boston Chicago Toronto and possibly Europe The circuit would recruit players from semipro colleges NFL and Canadian leagues and not compete with existing leagues for talent An official announcement is expected late in October
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Walter wins starting job as Vols top linebacker
Tennessee linebacker Hank Walter, a 210 pound Knoxville junior, won the weakside job over Art Reynolds and Eddie Wilson. He graded 100 percent in Tennessee's 21 0 win over Auburn and was named AP national lineman of the week for his 38 yard interception return for a TD, fumble recovery, 12 tackles and eight assists, plus two minus yardage tackles and leadership of a defense that held Auburn to 41 rushing yards. Other players cited for line play include Virginia’s Ambrose, New Mexico State’s Mark Blumenthal, Oklahoma’s Gary Baccus, Eastern Carolina’s Cary Godette, Utah’s Ron Rydalch, and Washington’s Dave Pear.
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Curly Culp Starred In Chiefs Upset Of Raiders
Curley Culp towered over the Oakland Raiders with relentless pursuit in Kansas Citys 16-3 upset. He earned AP NFL Defensive Player of the Week after harassing Lamonica and stifling the Raiders backfield, helping Kansas City seize first in the AFC West.
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Biddeford High to Host Weekly Smoker Thursday
The Biddeford High Athletic Activities Association will hold its weekly smoker on Thursday at 7 in the Biddeford High School lecture room. The event will screen films of last Friday's Biddeford Portland game.
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