Namath Needs Knee Recovery After Cartilage Removal
Jets star quarterback Joe Namath had cartilage removed from his left knee after an exhibition game loss to the Detroit Lions. Dr. James Nicholas, the team physician, said the injury is not career ending and Namath could return by mid November, though timing depends on his ability to set up and drop back.
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Ken Anderson
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Lucci returns kickoff for 29 yard TD in Jets 98 loss to Lions
Detroit turns a Namath led 14-0 start into a 98-24 win as Mike Lucci scoops a fumbled handoff by Lee White and races 29 yards for touchdown. Namath injures knee, praises teammates, and eyes a faster return with Al Woodall replacing him. Naumoff comments on the tackle and Namath’s performance.
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Mike Lucci
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Jets
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Baltimore
al Woodall
Woodall
Los Angeles
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Bob Davis
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Vikings Dominate Patriots in Exhibition Debut
Jim Plunkett, Heisman winner, saw limited action as the Patriots lost 17-10 to the Minnesota Vikings. Clarence Scott returned a Bob Lee pass for a 23 yard TD as Minnesota built its lead. John Brodie and Gene Washington connected on two long scores for the 49ers in a 38-24 win over the Browns at Candlestick Park.
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Indian Creek Winners Set in mother son and father daughter golf
Winners named in a Sunday Indian Creek Country Club event for mother son and father daughter divisions. Across age groups 15 to 17 and 12 to 14, first and second place pairs include Eichler Jr with Lolo Phillips A, Patine Partiand with Chris Howard, Tom Benkusky with Yvonne, Sue Bouslog with John Nemec, Julie Knaak with Bill Knaak, Beth Jackson with Ron Jackson, and Janet Twaddle with Dean Twaddle.
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Sue Roppa
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Ann Howard
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Yvonne Benkusky
Scott Snd
Joe Bouslog
Motherson
Sue
John Bouslog
Frances
John Nemec
Julie
Bill Knaak
Mary Knaak
Bob Rogers
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Ron Jackson
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Dean Twaddle
Kolace and Capisius Win Squaw Creek Best Ball
Mike Kolace and Ed Capisius teamed for a 71 to win the Squaw Creek Men's Golf Assn best ball event. Bud Broadston and Dr F Ortega tied for second with E Robbins and J Sondrol Jr at 73.
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Ed Capisius
Squaw Creek
Bud Broadston
Dr. F. Ortega
E. Robbins
J. Sondrol, Jr
Unser Tops Field in Miller International Race
Bobby Unser led from halfway and won the 125 mile Miller International late model stock car race at Wisconsin International Raceway. Verlin Eaker led early but could not catch Unser as Roger McCluskey finished third and the purse of 18,350 dollars was believed to be the largest USAC purse for a half mile track race.
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Albuquerque
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Cedar Rapids
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Wisconsin International Raceway
Roger McCluskey
Tucson
Ariz
Dave Whitcomb
Valparaiso
Ind
Sal Torella
Addison
Ill
Fight Results From Johannesburg and Santa Monica
In Johannesburg Pierre Fourtie 164 outpointed Fraser Scott 159 with a ten round decision. In Santa Monica Ken Norton 207 stopped Chuck Haynes 187 at seven rounds.
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South Africa
Pierre Fourtie
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Seattle
Wash
Santa Monica
Calif
Ken Norton
Compton
Chuck Haynes
San Diego
Trevino Tip Helps Heard Win First Classic
Lee Trevino's fade tip six weeks ago propelled Jerry Heard to his first American Golf Classic title at Firestone South. Heard finished 72-hole at five under par 275, earning $30,000 and boosting year earnings beyond $100,000, while Dale Douglass finished second at 278. Nicklaus was third with 279, Palmer led the charge with 67, and Heard credited Trevino for unlocking his game as he clinched victory.
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Jerry Heard
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Visalia
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Heard
Dale Douglass
Douglass
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Nicklaus
Bob Murphy
Jack Nicalls
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Chi Te Ee
Arno’. "Palmer
Bert Greene
Phil Rodgers
Johnny Pott
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John Miller
Dick Lotz
Bob Lunn
Fred Marti
Fos
Jim Jamieson
Aaron
R.H Sikes
Larry Hinson
Mason Rudolph
al Geiberger
Frank Beard
Miller Barber
Julius Boros
Doug Sanders
Amana and Walford Beach Advance in Iowa Valley Playoffs
Amana tops Williamsburg 6-2 with a home run from Al Schuette to reach the AABC playoffs. Walford edges Norway 2-1 as both teams clinch postseason spots in the Iowa Valley league. Gene Frame hits a grand slam as Watkins routs Keystone 11-1 and Newhall defeats Fairfax 7-5 with Keystone’s Gary DeKlotz homering for the lone Keystone run.
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Iowa Valley Baseball League
al Schuette
Williamsburg
Norway
Gene Frame
Watkins
Keystone
Newhall
Fairfax
Gary DeKlotz
St Judes Wins St Ludmila Parish Slow Pitch Tourney
St Judes defeated St Ludmila 10 to 2 in the final of the St Ludmila invitational Parish slow pitch softball tournament. Earlier games saw St Ludmila beat St Patrick’s 8 to 0, St Patrick’s topple Immaculate Conception 13 to 8, St Judes beat St Matthews 15 to 3, and St Judes edge St Wenceslaus 7 to 3.
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Final Putt Gives Title To Blalock
Defending champion Jane Blalock clinched the Lady Pepsi Open with a pressure three-foot putt on the final hole. JoAnne Carner fired an eight-under 65 to finish one stroke behind. Blalock's 54-hole total of 214 earned $3,000 at Indian Hills Country Club.
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Woode Captures Tipton Feature at Cedar County Raceway
Tipton driver Stan Woode won the modified stock car feature at Cedar County Raceway, becoming the fifth different feature winner in six nights. Wayne Settles finished second with Rick Sawyer third as Steve Hanson led early before Woode seized the lead on the 18th lap.
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Stan Woode
Cedar County Raceway
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Wayne Settles
Rick Sawyer
Woode
Tom Riggs
Dav
Bob Bollman
C.R
Steve Hansen
Wilton
Don von Muenster
Clar
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Ron Lint
Allan Ret
Everett Lint
Marion
Bill Douglas
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LeClair
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Sawyer
Hiavill
von Muenster
McDonough Wins 20 Lap Feature at Farley Speedway
Cedar Rapids driver Bill McDonough piloted a 1965 Chevrolet to victory in the 20 lap late-model stock feature at Farley speedway on Saturday night. He also claimed the third heat. Blackie Lyons of Cascade won the semi, while Red Droste of Waterloo finished second and John Connolly of Delhi took third in the feature.
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Bill McDonough
Cedar Rapids
Farley Speedway
McDonough
Blackie Lyons
Cascade
Red Droste
Waterloo
John Connolly
Delhi
King's Concrete Qualifies for Iowa State ASA Tourney
King's Concrete of Cedar Rapids defeated Happitime 5-2 to win the district ASA tourney and earn a spot in the Iowa state softball tournament August 20-22 in Ames. Larry Anderson delivered a decisive 3 run single in the sixth to rally from a 2-1 deficit.
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King’s Concrete of
Cedar Rapids
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Ames
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King’s
Happitime
Tipper McGinn
Alburnett Captures Bottom-10 Victory for DCBL Title
Steve Hasley delivered a bases loaded single in the 10th to lift Alburnett to a 3 2 victory over Hopkinton and claim the Delaware County Baseball League championship. Chuck Swope earned the win with a strikeout. Hopkinton’s Bob Harden hit a two run double for the North champs. Alburnett received the NBC trophy for the title.
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Alburnett
Hopkinton
Delaware County Baseball League
Chuck Swope
Bob Harden
National Baseball Congress
Fisher in Good Condition After Hawkeye Downs Accident
Ron Fisher of Cedar Rapids was listed in good condition Monday at Mercy hospital after Friday night injuries at Hawkeye Downs. The sportsman division race driver was struck by a runaway tire while watching from the pit area and suffered a broken leg and cuts and bruises.
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Cedar Rapids
Mercy Hospital
Hawkeye Downs
Fisher
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