Dooley optimistic on Georgia football in rebuilding year
Athens GA veteran coach Vince Dooley admits Georgia faces a rebuilding season after losing 12 games from 22 starters. He predicts a respectable team as the Bulldogs prepare to meet defending SEC champion Tennessee in Knoxville on Sept 14, where 3M turf is installed. Athletic Director Joel Eaves says Georgia will play a fine Tennessee squad.
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Bulldogs face tough schedule on artificial turf fears
Dooley notes the team lost to Houston on Monsanto Astroturf but emphasizes the goal is evolving beyond the grass. He targets a season opener against Tennessee, then Clemson and a demanding slate including South Carolina Ole Miss Vanderbilt Kentucky Houston Florida Auburn and Georgia Tech.
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Cale Yarborough Wins Southern 500 at Darlington
Cale Yarborough, the 29 year old from Timmonsville South Carolina, edged David Pearson by a nose to win the Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway. The victory marks Yarboroughs fourth major speedway win of the year and boosts his season total to $126,066.
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Gibson Delivers 20th Win as Cardinals Top Reds 1 0
Bob Gibson pitched a 10th inning shutout in a 1 0 victory over Cincinnati aided by Julian Javier's leadoff homer and Gary Nolan's ankle trouble. Nolan left with an Achilles issue after nine innings, and Ted Abernathy yielded the decisive run. The win marks Gibson's 12th shutout and his 20th victory of the season for St. Louis.
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