Dolphins waive Morris in bid to clear room for runners
Miami releases Mercury Morris, the Dolphins top all time rusher, to open spots for new backs. George Blanda anticipates a waiver by the Raiders. Miami also trades for John Zook of Atlanta and cuts Cornelius Greene as part of a busy waiver day.
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Kim Qualifies for Rich Meet in LPGA Carlton Qualifying
Paula Kim of Inglewood shot two over par 72 to lead amateur qualifying for the Carlton LPGA event worth 205000 dollars. Teammates Vicki Fergon Kay McMahon Tonne Carr Diane Harsh and Susan Stanley also posted solid scores at Porter Valley Country Club earning spots among six amateurs joining 70 pros for the September 23 26 tournament at Calabasas Park California.
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Baseball weekly leaders and results from the majors
Pitching leaders are led by Seaver and Ryan with ERAs and strikeouts listed for both leagues. Daily results show Philadelphia, St Louis, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Montreal, Oakland, Kansas City, Cleveland, Chicago, Minnesota, Milwaukee and more with wins, losses, earned runs, and home runs by Morgan, Buckner, Yastrzemski, Nettles and others.
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Hastings hosts regional junior baseball tournament starting Wednesday
Hastings Rapid City will carry a 46 9 record into the American Legion Regional Junior Tournament opening Wednesday at Duncan Field. Opening games include Rapid City vs Hays at 11 00, Fargo vs Cedar Rapids at 2 00, St. Cloud vs Omaha Prep Robert at 5 30, and Hastings vs Springfield at 8 30. Championship set for Sunday with four more games scheduled Thursday.
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Burleson Named AL Player of the Week
Boston shortstop Rick Burleson moved to the leadoff spot and hit 17 times for a .472 average last week earning unanimous AL Player of the Week honors from UPI.
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Indians Rally To Edge Royals For 4 3 Victory
Dennis Eckersley limited Kansas City to seven hits while striking out 12. George Hendrick drove in the decisive run with a two out single in the bottom of the ninth to score Rick Manning, giving Cleveland a 4 3 win. Ray Fosse homered and drove in two runs as Cleveland rallied after trailing.
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Ruthven Sees Phillies Past Him as Braves Ace Stumbles
Dick Ruthven, once with the Phillies, allowed four earned runs in a tough eighth inning that doomed his 12th defeat as Atlanta beat Philadelphia 4-2. Larry Bowa drove in the go ahead run with a sacrifice fly. Dave Cash and Greg Luzinski added key hits for Philadelphia.
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Nebraska names 1976 captains Fer ragamo defensive Pillen
Nebraska announces co captains for 1976 with Vince Ferragamo as offensive captain and Cletus Pillen as defensive leader chosen by players. Pillen, a two year starter and top tackler, set Nebraska’s new tackle and loss records while earning AP national defensive player of the week after a 27 tackle game against Oklahoma. His brother Jim is mentioned in the report.
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Packers Cut Five Players Deactivate Three In Roster Shakeup
Green Bay Packers announce roster moves cutting five players and deactivating three others led by quarterback Don Milan and linebacker Jim Carter. Running back Terry Wells defensive end Drew Taylor and linebackers Tom Hull Nat Hawkins and Ron Mayo were released. Safety Jim Burrow deactivated for two games Gerald Tinker placed on injured reserve.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers waive four players including returner
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers placed four players on waivers on Monday led by a kickoff and punt return specialist. The moves affect a group of special team and depth players as the team reshapes its roster.
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Bowling Boulevard Lanes League Scores Report
Streamliner League Cindy Stenger posts 170, Ann Bomberger 482, Triple-T Clean-Up 756, Shelby Hotel Bar 2118. 20th Century League Glen Loseke 212, Jeff Pillen 212, Larry Harrington 574, Dave McAtee 211, American Legion 896, total 2497.
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Lincoln golfer wins state title at Happy Hollow
Lincoln golfer Dave Oliphant captured the 36 hole Nebraska PGA Championship at Happy Hollow Country Club to claim the state title. The win earned him entry to the Club Professional Championships at Calloway Gardens in October and a berth to the National PGA Championship at Pebble Beach next August. Two other area golfers, Bob Popp of Omaha and Scott Brunzel of LeMars, also qualified for the Club Professional tournament.
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