Pitt West Virginia Clash Looms In Weekending Showdown
West Virginia coach Bobby Bowden and Pittsburgh mentor Johnny Majors brace for a pivotal clash at Pitt. Bowden notes mounting injuries including Danny Buges and Jett Merrow, while Majors insists star running back Tony Dorsett will be ready despite a sprained ankle. Both teams eye a strong statement as players ramp up for a rugged schedule ahead.
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Buges
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Tony Dorsett
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Commodore Downs leads chase for coveted cigar award
Erie riders and trainers battle for the Leading Trainer and Leading Jockey trophies as the Commodore Downs season nears its close on Monday October 14. Lou Porteco and Dale Baird vie for top trainer honors alongside GJ Schatz B H Mellinger D D Thompson and R W Dale, while jockeys Newis Wall Lee Jensen Cliff Thompson Larry Antus and Jimmy Thompson chase the lead.
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Baird
Illinois
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B.H. Mellinger
D.D. Thompson
R.W. Dale
Newis Wall
Oklahoma
Rillito Park
Arizona
Lee Jensen
Cliff Thompson
Jensen
Santa Anita
Larry Antus
Minnesota
Jimmy Thompson
Fans sour on NFL as strikes, WFL draw mixed response
Across the country fans like Leon Fastow and William Heid voice disenchantment with footballs strike era. Attendance slips, season-ticket declines, and owner player bickering accompany a shift toward television over live games while some fans back the World Football League.
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