Davis signs with Sun in dramatic $2.5 million deal
Anthony Davis accepted a five year contract for 2.5 million with the World Football League Southern California Sun. He also received a $42,000 1975 Rolls Royce as a symbolic bonus to bolster team credibility. Davis, USC’s all time leading rusher, surpassed Heisman winners andorkar records with 3724 rushing yards and 52 touchdowns. He was runner up in Heisman voting to Archie Griffin. Davis contrasted the Jets’ offer and called the package a boost for a financially troubled Sun franchise led by Sam Battistone.
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Robinson powers Indians past Angels in tight 3-2 win
Frank Robinson belted two homers and drove in a decisive run as Cleveland beat California 3-2. Buddy Bell added a seventh inning RBI, rookie Jim Kern earned his first win, and the Indians salvaged a victory amid AL standings pressure.
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Indy Drivers Prepare for Fuel Trials at IMS
Action at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway moved from Gasoline Alley to the track for dress rehearsal practice. All 33 starters in Sunday's million dollar race were expected to use three hours of final testing focusing on fuel strategies and car setup.
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Trevino promises slower pace for Memphis golf classic
Lee Trevino, the Merry Mexican, vows a slower pace and quicker putting at the Danny Thomas Memphis Golf Classic at Colonial Country Club. He jokes about restraining wild partying as Jack Nicklaus leads the pro am with a 66 while Trevino shoots 70.
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Industrial League opens with mixed results at Santa Fe park
Foodtown dominates Rendezvous 23-2 as 24 hits pour in including seven doubles and a home run. Cardinal Drug edges Farmer's 8-3 after a late rally. Data Comm. beats National Guard 10-5 aided by five extra-base hits. Golfers tourney talk includes Casper and Player eyeing $35,000 first prize amid course concerns.
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Mid-America Dominates Babe Ruth Title Clash at Santa Fe Park
Mid-America improved to 2-0 with a 13-5 win over Home Savings as Delbert Shields and Wes Audiss combined on the mound. Bank of Commerce erased an early deficit to post a 13-2 victory against First State Bank of Thayer behind Derek Hames and Kevin Bell pitching. The piece also notes pit practice under racing conditions ahead of the Saturday drivers meeting, with fuel and tire tests shaping the 200-lap race strategy.
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Eldridge Leads 31 at Chanute Ladies Day Golf
Marcia Eldridge shot 79 to top a 31 player field in Ladies Day at Chanute Almeda Ostrander. Sandra Dodd and Ostrander tied for second with 80s, while Shook Sutcliffe Ricketts McCune Bloomer Broadwell posted 81s and Cloke had 82. Next event set for next Tuesday at 11 a.m.
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