Aaron Puts Braves Ahead With 702nd Homer In 10-2 Win
Hank Aaron, 39, belted his 702nd home run in the eighth as the Braves crushed the Cubs 10-2. He says Ruth’s 714 can’t be surpassed this season, plans to play 5 or 6 more games, and sits 12 behind Ruth with 38 games left. Aaron’s shot tied Stan Musial’s extra-base record at 1,377. Indians topple Royals 10-4 to seize AL West lead. A’s beat Red Sox 6-3 as Vida Blue repeats Cy Young form. Reggie Jackson homers twice for 4 RBIs. Giants edge Phillies 2-1 behind Tom Bradley and Elias Sosa.
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Buffalo To Unveil New Backfield And Stadium
The Buffalo Bills will unveil a new backfield lineup and a new 80,000 seat stadium in Orchard Park tonight against the Washington Redskins. Rookie Joe Ferguson may start at quarterback, with Jim Braxton and Randy Jackson in the backfield. The Redskins' Larry Brown is sidelined for four exhibitions, with Duane Thomas replacing him. Other NFL exhibition notes include Pittsburgh beating Philadelphia 17-3 and multiple Saturday and Sunday games across the league.
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Interleague Play Falls Vote Short in 1974
AP reports Major League Baseball failed to adopt interleague play as Bowie Kuhn did not cast the tie breaking vote. Kuhn favored limited interleague play and cited a legal challenge to his powers, creating a five member blue ribbon steering committee to study baseball matters, reporting at winter meetings in Houston. Bud Selig led the American League in disappointment.
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Nelson Clemons Resign Athens Coaching Posts
Two Athens High School football coaches resigned effective immediately. Brownie Nelson, head junior high coach, and Tommy Clemons, assistant varsity football and wrestling coach, depart with Nelson stating he will remain as a physical education teacher and intramural program helper.
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Golf Classic leads duo clash as Crenshaw starts pro career
Dick Lotz led with a 67 while Bruce Devlin was DQ for improper drop on the 15th hole and Ben Crenshaw opened with a 71 in the USI Golf Classic at Pleasant Valley. Weather and a crowded field left 1960s stars Nicklaus Palmer and Player absent from action.
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