Fairmont State star ED Jackson signs with St. Louis Cardinals
ED Jackson of Welch, a standout at Fairmont State, signs a pro contract with the NFL's St. Louis Cardinals. The former Falcons running back tops FSC with 2,076 rushing yards career total and 669, 763, and 619 yards in soph, junior, and last seasons respectively.
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Morgantown talks stall Levi Phillips eligibility
Coaches doubt Levi Phillips can regain Mountaineer eligibility after poor grades this school year at Morgantown. Summer school is seen as a remote possibility. WVU assistant Pendry has been named receiver coach while Bowden jokes about Joe Pendry’s limited duties.
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USAC Adopts Safety Rule Changes For Indy Cars
USAC sets July 1 deadline for safety rules affecting National Championship race cars. Wing width reduced from 64 to 55 inches, fuel stored left side with 40 gallon max and 2.5 gallon pickup. right side cells to energy absorbing material. Fuel allotments cut to slow speeds. Milwaukee 150 pit signal man to remain at post with fines.
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Perez Leads Reds Over Pirates 5-1
Tony Perez hit a bases loaded homer for the Reds in the third inning off Luke Walker as Cincinnati topped Pittsburgh 5-1. Carroll earned the win with 2 1 3 innings of relief, Borbon providing ninth inning support after a string of Pirates singles produced their only run.
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Race Driver Savage in Critical Condition after Indy Crash
Swede Savage of Santa Ana California remained on the critical list at Methodist Hospital with burns and fractures from a crash on the 58th lap of the Indianapolis 500. David Salt Walther was moved to the University of Michigan burns center after his car wrecked during the aborted start. Two other women injured in the blaze from Walther’s car were listed in serious and fair condition. The USGA senior amateur golf championship is set for September 17 to 22 at Lake Forest Illinois.
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Weiskopf Wins Kemper Open With Three Stroke Margin
Tom Weiskopf shot a 68 to finish 17 under par at 271 and win the Kemper Open at Quail Hollow. Lanny Wadkins was runner up with 274, while Dave Hill and Leonard Thompson tied for third. Weiskopf led most rounds and earned $40,000 from a $200,000 purse.
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Court Beats Evert For French Open Title
Margaret Court of Australia won the French Open singles title defeating Chris Evert 6-7 7-6 6-4 in Paris. Court earned 5500 dollars while Evert took 3100, as Panatta and Pilic advanced to the men’s semifinals and Court plus Virginia Wade won the women's doubles.
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Tigers Blast Twins 8-2 at Bat Day crowd in Minnesota
Dick McAuliffe belted a bases loaded homer and Willie Horton added a two run shot to back Mickey Lolich as Detroit beat Minnesota 8-2. Lolich improved to 5-5 after his eighth complete game in 14 starts, with seven hits allowed. McAuliffe added an eighth inning RBI double to cap a productive day.
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Pappas Leads Cubs Past Braves 3-0 on Opening Shot
Milt Pappas broke a scoreless tie with a leadoff homer in the sixth and seven shutout innings before Bob Locker finished as the Cubs beat Atlanta 3-0. Santo and Bourque added RBI hits in the seventh as Pappas improved to 3-4. Reed fell to 2-7.
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Tigers Recall Hurler From Toledo Farm Club
Detroit Tigers transfer pitcher Bill Slayback from Toledo in the International League and place reliever Chuck Seelbach on the disabled list with a sore shoulder after five games and a 1 0 record.
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