Ferrell delivers steady leadership as Florence State QB contender
Roger Ferrell, versatile but ungainly in motion, won spring praise from Florence State coach Mickey Andrews as the Lions’ top quarterback prospect ahead of Southeastern Louisiana. his football mind and high school success earn trust though the lineup has shifted from end to tight end and back to quarterback.
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Hammer Shows 'Other Side' By FRANK BROWN AP Sports Writer
Reporters gathered around Hank Aaron in the Atlanta Braves clubhouse but on Tuesday night the discussion focused on more than home runs. Aaron appeared relaxed, smiling and laughing, displaying a side not often seen by the famed slugger as the Braves prepared for action.
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Bahnsen Nearly Rings Up No-Hitter Before Slip
Chicago White Sox pitcher Stan Bahnsen fired a one-hitter through eight and a third, then Walt Williams lined a single to ruin the no-hitter with two outs in the ninth as Cleveland fell 4-0. Bahnsen called it emotional and said he would have preferred the hit earlier. Jorge Orta drove in two runs with four hits, including his third HR. other AL games saw Orioles, Royals, Red Sox, Brewers, and Tigers winning.
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Colts Rookie Bert Jones Challenges Domres For QB Job
In Baltimore Bert Jones, the 1974 first round pick from LSU, impressed with a decisive 80 yard drive late in a 32 28 win over Detroit. Domres remains the No 1 but Jones gains ground, while Dallas faces Staubach and Morton in mixed exhibition action. The Eagles name captains Carmichael Nordquist Zabel Bradley, Hollas injures knee ends Saints season, Rozelle weighs Super Bowl fate for New Orleans. A House panel study calls for ending TV blackouts if teams sell out home games.
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Foster Defends Light Heavyweight Title In 15 Round Victory
In Albuquerque, New Mexico, light heavyweight champion Bob Foster retained the title by decision after 15 rounds against Pierre Fourie of South Africa. In Southampton, Brian Teacher defeated Gene Mayer 6-4 6-1 in the United States Men's Amateur Tennis Championships second round. Alan Stone upset Tom Gorman 6-7 6-4 6-3 in the Eastern Tennis Open first round in South Orange. Eddie Dibbs toppled Stan Smith 7-6 7-5 in the Canadian Open first round in Toronto. Margaret Court beat Cynthia Doerner 6-3 6-4 in the first round of the Women's Grass Court Championships in Newport.
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