Hambletonian Stays in Midwest Du Quoin Race Site
The Hambletonian Society announced the famed harness race will stay in Du Quoin Illinois through 1980 instead of moving to Meadowlands New Jersey. Billy Haughton seeks a second straight Hambletonian victory as heats begin at noon CDT with potential raceoffs if required. CBS plans a telecast of the event.
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Veteran Walter Johnson joins new team
The 13 year veteran defensive tackle Walter Johnson, a standout with Cleveland and three All-Pro Bowl selections, has been acquired. Indiana coach Lee Corso said sophomore Mike Harkrader may play next week in the Big Ten opener versus Wisconsin.
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Allen Hones To Get UNI Rolling Early
Allen Hones will lead Northern Iowa against Northeast Missouri in the UNI Dome at 7 30 p m as Stan Sheriff begins his 18th season. The Panthers seek a strong start in the North Central Conference final year before joining a new league.
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Stacy Sets Course Record At LPGA Rail Muscular Dystrophy Classic
Hollis Stacy of Hilton Head SC shot seven under par 68 to lead the Rail Muscular Dystrophy Golf Classic after two rounds. She owns a 133 total, 11 under, breaking JoAnne Carner’s 67 mark. Jo Ann Prentice sits second at 138 after two 69s. Jayne Blalock is tied for third at 139.
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Guidry Shuts Out Twins 4-0 in Friday Night Win
Yankees left-hander Ron Guidry tossed six hits for his fourth shutout of the season. Lou Piniella and Roy White hit solo homers as New York beat Minnesota 4-0. Guidry improved to 12-6, kept the Twins off base all night, and the Yanks moved 22 of their last 25.
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Amana Preps Past Shellsburg 5-2 Behind Berger Strikeouts
Amana softball edged Shellsburg 5-2 as pitcher Jennifer Berger notched 10 strikeouts. Marie Griess homered for the winners.
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Astros Extend Win Streak With 5-2 Victory Over Expos
J R Richard pitched well scattering eight Montreal hits and Jose Cruz hit a two run homer his 13th in the sixth as the Houston Astros defeated the Expos 5-2 to stretch their winning streak to eight games. Richard improved to 14 10 and Dawson drove in Montreal s only early run with a first inning single and his 15th homer.
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Penn State crushes Rutgers 45 7 to end longest winning streak
Penn State opened the season with a 45 7 rout at Giants Stadium lifting sophomores Matt Suhey and Mike Guman to multiple touchdowns. Rutgers suffered 18 straight wins ending as Penn State piled up 230 rushing yards and 112 passing yards while holding Rutgers to 51 total yards.
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Jones Rallies Colts to 21-10 Exhibition Win
Bert Jones sparked the Baltimore Colts to a 21-10 victory over the Detroit Lions in an NFL exhibition. After a slow first half, Jones connected on a 32-yard TD pass to Ron Lee to open the second half and led two third quarter scoring drives.
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Big Ten Football Ticket Sales Rise In 1977 Season
Seven Big Ten schools report increased ticket sales for 1977 with Purdue Wisconsin Illinois Iowa Indiana and Michigan State growing. Michigan projects seven games over 100000 fans, Ohio State Minnesota near last year. Northwestern shows a slight drop while two others stay on pace. Eddie Stanky turns 60 today.
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Harris Aids Cards 23-14 in Preseason Win
St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Bears 23-14 as Jim Hart and Ike Harris connected on a 95 yard touchdown pass late in the third quarter. Hart threw three long drives, with Jim Otis and Terry Metcalf scoring early, sending the Cardinals to their first preseason win.
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