Peace Corps Earns Easy Victory in Hobson Handicap
Jockey Kenny Knapp rode Peace Corps, trained by Hobeau Farm, to a dominant 11 length win in the Hobson Handicap at Liberty Bell Park. The 5-year-old son of Restless Native clocked 1 2/16 miles in 1 35 3/5, set a track record by over three seconds, and paid 7.20 4.00 2.80. Never Bow finished second with Jontilla third as crowds of 16 027 witnessed the final Liberty Bell meeting.
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Blanda Leads Raiders In Rainy Memorial Stadium Win
George Blanda at age 43 11 months kicked two field goals and threw a 35 yard TD to Drew Buie as Oakland defeated Los Angeles 20 to 7 in the first NFL exhibition at UC Memorial Stadium. Ken Stabler directed most of the action with an 18 yard TD to Fred Biletnikoff.
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Auburn sets SEC total offense record in 1970 season
Auburn's 1970 football team gained 4 850 yards in 10 games to set a new Southeastern Conference total offense record, surpassing the old 4 725 yards by the 1942 Georgia squad in 11 games.
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Bobby Allison wins Bama 200 at Alabama International Speedway
Bobby Allison of Hueytown takes the Bama 200 trophy at Alabama International Motor Speedway driving a Mustang. AP Wirephoto shows the victor with his prize.
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LSU Works On Timing In Fall Drills
LSU continued two a day drills as Coach Charles McClendon focused on timing between quarterbacks Bert Jones Paul Lyons and veteran receivers Andy Hamilton Gerald Keigley Jimmy LeDoux Ken Cavanaugh Jay Michaelson and Wayne Dickinson. Jones and Lyons were urged to release the ball quickly anticipating receivers' moves while Gary Black left the squad reducing Tiger Varsity candidates to 77.
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Sullivan leads NCAA in total offense and records
Auburn quarterback Pat Sullivan finished first in the nation in total offense 285.6 yards per game and touchdown responsibility 26. He also posted a 594 percent completion rate and 8.57 yards per play a new NCAA record.
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Baker Surprise Choice To Win Talladega 500
Baker 30, of Charlotte, named surprise favorite to win Talladega 500 at Alabama International Motor Speedway. He toppedPetty 24 to 22 in Union 76 Racing Panel balloting among NASCAR writers and broadcasters. Baker drives a Petty Enterprises Dodge. Petty in a Plymouth.
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