Duane Thomas Traded From Cowboys to Chargers in Shocking Deal
Dallas Cowboys send star running back Duane Thomas to the San Diego Chargers for rookie wide receiver Billy Parks and running back Mike Montgomery. Thomas has a history of clashes with management including missed camps and public disputes. Parks and Montgomery bring youth to the Chargers as Dallas reorganizes after championship season.
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Wright Cups Demolition Race At Aloe
Wright wins the Demolition Derby at Aloe Speedway on a quarter mile dirt track. Charles Kizer takes the 40 lap feature after Ernest Spence faltered. Bill Allen wins the Australian Pursuit and places second in the feature. Nine of twenty starters remained in the feature as others withdrew.
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Kenneth Fikac
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Matt Murphy
David Smalley
Dennis Quarles
Larry Garvel
Jack Spencer
Goolagong Turns 21 at Western Tennis Championship
Evonne Goolagong the world No 1 woman tennis player turned 21 as fans gathered at Queen City Racquet Club in Cincinnati. She sings Happy Birthday and starts play in the 85th Western Tennis Championships facing Cathie Anderson of Lafayette California while Jim Connors the top men’s seed meets Ken McMillan of McAllen Texas.
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Nicklaus poised as co favorite despite finger injury
At Oakland Hills Nicklaus practiced with two bandages on a finger nail removed for infection as he contends for the PGA Championship. Teammates and rivals debate his chances while Trevino, Palmer, and Wadkins practice nearby and comment on his legacy and form.
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Trevino on Nicklaus finger gesture to journalist
Golf stars discuss a finger gesture by Nicklaus after a round, with Lee Trevino detailing the moment to a reporter. Meanwhile Palmer plans to play without a noted accessory or noticeable brace.
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Co Favorites Weigh Glasses or Contacts for Tournament
The player joked about going in blind as co favorites consider whether to wear glasses or contact lenses for the tournament.
Lolich Notches 18th For Detroit Tigers
Detroit’s Mickey Lolich earned his 18th win with a seven hitter in a nationally televised game. Vida Blue flirted with a two hitter as Oakland beat Texas 2-0, while Dick Allen starred for the White Sox with two inside the park homers to pace an 8-1 rout of Minnesota.
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