Theismann signs two year CFL deal with Argnauts
South Bend reports Joe Theismann Notre Dame quarterback signs a two year contract with Toronto Argnauts of the CFL. Theismann, Heisman runner up, had been linked with the NFL Miami Dolphins but chose the Canadian league. Petty leads Winston Cup standings near $100,000 mark after Talta 500 finish.
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Gannon Coach to Speak at Sparta Ninth Annual Banquet
David C. Markey head basketball coach at Gannon College in Erie will be the featured speaker at the Ninth Annual Sports Banquet at Sparta Merge School on Saturday April 17. The Sparta Branch of the PSEA sponsors the dinner to honor Sparta students active in Crawford County athletics. Tickets cost 2.50 by April 13 or 3 thereafter. purchases from Monogram Club members or faculty. The event starts at 7 p.m.
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Bowers Defends Shooting Range Construction in Pa
Harrisburg AP says Glenn L. Bowers of the Pennsylvania Game Commission defends rifle and pistol ranges funded by a $500 million conservation bond. The Scotia range cost 381000 and includes a registration center and facilities. Gov Shapp urged an investigation into bond money use for the range at Scotia and Centre County.
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Pacers Close On ABA Title in Semifinal Clash
The Indiana Pacers rallied to beat the Memphis Pros 1 1 in Memphis, moving one win from a potential ABA Western Division final sweep. Freddie Lewis led Indiana with 23 points, while Steve Jones scored 31 for Memphis. Utah seeks another playoff win at Dallas as Kentucky and Florida vie in Eastern action. Western Kentucky honors Jim McDaniels with jersey No. 44 at a banquet following their NCAA third place.
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Nixon Misses Presidential Opening as Senators Win 8-0
President Nixon missed the presidential opener in Washington but watched as the Senators shut out Oakland 8-0 for their first opening day victory since 1962. Dick Bosman took the win for Washington while Nixon and Melvin Laird attended, Pitzer tossed the first ball.
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Chilly Weather Opens Pirates Phillies Season in 1971
Pittsburgh and Philadelphia start the 1971 season in cold 40s with a 1:35 p.m. game at Three Rivers Stadium. Dock Ellis will start for the Pirates against Chris Short of the Phillies as temps and showers threaten. Picket lines by brewery workers and NAACP protest the Iron City beer sales in the stands.
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Browns Owner Says NFL Probe Won't Turn Up Wrongdoings
Cleveland Browns owner Art Modell told a federal grand jury the NFL investigation was a fishing expedition and would not uncover any league wrongdoing. He said there is a dark conspiracy to blacklist players but offered no factual basis for those claims after three hours of testimony.
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Schroter 216 Tops City Bowling Score In VFW League
John Schroter edged Joe Smollek 216 to 215 for the high city bowling score in the VFW Men’s B League last night. Schroter added a 201, with other top scores listed from Colta Garage Te Bo Ajax Engines and more.
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Phillips optioned to Winnipeg by Montreal Expos
The Montreal Expos announced that outfielder Adolfo Phillips has been optioned to Winnipeg, their International League farm team. Phillips, 28, appeared in 92 games last season with a .238 average, six home runs, and 21 RBIs.
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