World University Games Disappointing Day for Americans
The Soviet Union swept to four more gold medals at Lenin Stadium, three in blue ribbon track events, as the United States earned only a bronze in a lopsided day. Americans faced a heavy setback as track and field opened in Moscow.
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Shiner Start Highlighted Falcons Preseason Clash
Atlanta mounts nine year veteran Dick Shiner as a signal caller candidate for the Falcons in a 8:05 p.m. EDT preseason against New England. Pat Sullivan opened Atlanta’s season with a 34-20 win over Baltimore while Bob Lee is slated to start vs Cleveland next week.
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Redskins Romp Bills In Preseason Showdown
Washington Redskins rolled to a 37 21 victory over the Buffalo Bills at the new 80 000 seat stadium. Duane Thomas rushed 16 times for 70 yards and caught three Billy Kilmer passes for 42 yards and a one yard TD. Herb Mulkey opened with a 102 yard kickoff return. Rookie Joe Ferguson led Buffalo with early passes and a 10 yard scoring toss to John Mosier.
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Splawn Gets Ace At Pt Mallard
Wayne Splawn of Bessemer recorded his first hole in one at Point Mallard Golf Course. He hit a 5 iron into the 160 yard No 5 hole. It was the 11th ace at Point Mallard in three years.
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NFL Exhibition Schedule and Player Moves Preview
The text outlines preseason NFL matchups across cities from Miami to New Orleans including Washington’s Redskins at Bills and Raiders’ Bubba Smith debut. It notes coaching changes, rookies like Gary Keithley, presences of Charley Johnson and Len Dawson, and key injuries or contract disputes affecting Jets and Giants at Yale Bowl.
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Three-Time Champ Sander Reaches Finals in U S Women's Amateur
In Montclair New Jersey Anne Quast Sander of Seattle and Carol Semple of Sewickley Pa advanced to the finals of the 73rd U S Women's Amateur Golf Championship. Sander defeated Donna Horton 4 and 3 while Semple beat Bonnie Lauer 1 up. Sander, a 35 year old mother of two, is a three time former champion.
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Blalock Opens Lead At St Paul Ladies Open
Jane Blalock shot four under par to lead the St Paul Ladies Open at Keller Golf Course in Minnesota. She carded nine holes 35 and 34 for 69 and credited Florida lessons to relax play. Laura Baugh, Sandra Palmer, Roberta Albers, Susie McAllister, and Marlene Hagge followed at two under 71. Final match play set for Saturday with 36 holes.
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Top 10 NL Batting Leaders and Notable Pitching Marks
The list shows NL leaders by batting with players like Rose Cin 501 AB 173 runs and Stargell Pit 34 home runs, along with RBIs led by Bench Cin 88 and Evans Atl 86. Pitching leaders include Seaver NY Mets 15 4 7.14 era and Sutton LA Dodgers 15-7 .682 in a crowded stat pack.
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Funeral set for Mrs Myrtle Coffman of Athens
Mrs Myrtle Luree Coffman 38 of Athens died Thursday at Athens Limestone Hospital. Funeral Friday at 2 p.m. at Carey Baptist Church with Rev Grady Reyer officiating and burial in Roselawn Cemetery. McConnell Funeral Home. Survivors include her widower Julian Coffman two daughters Melinda Gail and Mary Nell Coffman two sons Julian Dale and James David Coffman both of Athens her parents Mr and Mrs Willie James of Athens five sisters Betty Jo Dollar Nancy Rusk Frances Dollar Willa Mae Brooks Mary Alice Davis of Hampton Va. The body lies in state one hour before services at the church.
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Funeral services for Mrs Ruby Thirkhill in Hillsboro
Mrs Ruby Thirkhill died Thursday at Colbert County Hospital. Funeral services will be Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Tennessee Valley High School gymnasium Hillsboro with Rev D C Criection officiating. Thompson and Son Funeral Home directing the arrangements. The body will lie in state from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Tuesday.
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Norton and hypnotist part ways ahead of Ali rematch
Ken Norton cut ties with Dr. Michael Dean who had helped his mental game. Norton said Dean seeks publicity and denies being a robot as he trains in Gilman Springs, California for the September 10 rematch with Muhammad Ali. Eddie Futch affirmed Norton’s readiness and dismissed further hypnotic sessions.
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