Plunkett Signs Multi Year Contract With Patriots
Jim Plunkett signed a multi year contract with the New England Patriots after being drafted first overall by the club. The Heisman winner from Stanford spoke from Chicago via tele conference and will join training camp at UMass after the College All Star Game. He will compete for the starting job with Joe Kapp as the Patriots prepare for Baltimore in the upcoming season.
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Tide set early start for fall practice and opener
Alabama announces fall practice beginning August 17 marking one of the earliest start dates in school history. The Crimson Tide opens the season Friday September 10 against Southern Cal in Los Angeles, another among the earliest season openers in modern times.
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Joe Namath to star in The Last Rebel world premiere
Former Alabama and Jets quarterback Joe Namath will debut The Last Rebel at Cobb's Eastwood Mall Theater in Birmingham on August 8. Proceeds go to Bryce Partlow Chapel Fund and the Joe Namath Scholarship Fund, with coaches Bryant and Jordan co-chairing.
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Shug) Jordan
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Pirates Beat Padres In 17 Inning Marathon For 7th Win
Roberto Clemente delivered a 17th inning homer to cap a 4 hour 12 minute marathon as the Pirates rallied past the Padres 4 3. Pittsburgh extended their winning streak to seven and tied the game multiple times in a dramatic late rally.
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Petrocelli Delivers Three Run Homer Beats Twins at Fenway
In a tense Boston win, Rico Petrocelli lined a 1-2 pitch from Stan Williams into left for a three run homer after Reggie Smith and Carl Yastrzemski helped set up the rally. The Red Sox beat Minnesota 3-0 as Tiant and Bill Lee split the pitching duties. Oakland topped Detroit 8-7 in a late rally, while Baltimore, Kansas City, Washington, and Milwaukee won their games.
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Ladies Score Leaders in LPGA Team Championship
In Chatham Massachusetts AP reports Thursday standings of leading LPGA team scorers with pairings and total strokes: Spuzich Wilson 68 Cornelius Jackson 69 Ben ning Holbert 69 Rankin Hagge 69 Carner Higgins 69 Ahern Galloway 70 Whitworth Kimball 70 Prentice Stone 70 Mills Barnett 71 Masters Creed 71.
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Hartselle All-Stars Triumph in District 1 Opening Round
Hartselle explodes for seven runs in the seventh inning to beat Limestone County 10 7 in the District 1 Babe Ruth Tournament opener. Andy Smith earns the win with 6 2 innings as Kent Murphy takes the loss. Morgan County Stars advance to face Huntsville All-Stars in tonight's double elimination.
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