Southeastern teams warm up for season openers awaiting Labor Day
Alabama works toward Saturdays clash with Duke as Bear Bryant hails improved passing and catching. Auburn names Mike Neel captain with Mac Lorendo alternating. coaches from Vanderbilt, LSU, Mississippi, Kentucky, Florida and Georgia report limited drills and injury notes as teams prepare for early games. Georgia postpones full participation for Honeycutt after Saturday scrimmage rain impact and Baylor is set to host Sept. 16 opener.
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Charlie Shira
Bill Pace
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Doug Kotar
Mark Campbell
Jim Reed
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Robert Honeycutt
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Weekly entry limit governs prize eligibility
A notice states that a person may submit up to four entries per week. Entries exceeding four will be disqualified from winning. The brief also references daily cash prizes and a slogan about slipping along the line.
Gridiron Forecast Rules Advertised by Decatur Daily
A Decatur Daily notice outlines entry rules for a Gridiron Forecast contest. It covers choosing winners and ties, mailing addresses, entry formatting, deadlines, notification, eligibility, and prize details including possible bonuses and tie rules.
Gilmour Ranks Second in 1971 Harness Winners
William Buddy Gilmour finished runner up in 1971 harness racing, securing 305 wins for the season. The standout season saw Gilmour repeatedly top the standings and earn notable wagering and track honors.
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William
Buddy) Gilmour
Californian clearest marvel seals seven world records
The 22-year-old Carmichael native and Indiana University dental student dominated the night with seven world record swims. In the Monday finale the 400-meter medley relay, teammates Mike Stamm and Tom Bruce pressed the East Germans to the limit as the American team claimed a slim edge.
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Indiana University Dental
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San Diego
Tom Bruce
Sunnyvale
East Germany
Al Rocks Baby Then Pins Phils In Doubleheader
Pirates win 10-0 and 5-1 against the Phillies as Al Oliver belts two three run homers in the opener and Bruce Kison posts a five hitter in the nightcap. Oliver jokes about night parenting after the wins. Steve Blass adds a five hitter in the first game.
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Associated Press
al Oliver
Philadelphia Phillies
Oliver
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pirates
Felisa
Steve Blass
Bruce Kison
Pittsburgh
Carl Morton
Montreal
St. Louis
Bill Voss
Cardinals
Pitching Stars Highlight NL Hitter Talk and Stargell's 33rd Home Run
Oliver credits strong pitching as key to the National League's success while Willie Stargell notes the team would boast a 20-game winner if pitchers started more often. Stargell hit his 33rd homer to fuel the discussion.
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Oliver
Willie Stargell
Vikings Rally Past Oilers In Preseason Victory
In Minneapolis the Vikings defeated the Houston Oilers 26-14 as Minnesota combined for 399 offensive yards. Dan Pastorini’s two first-half TD passes gave Houston a 14-10 edge before Fran Tarkenton and a late 93-yard drive sealed the win for Minnesota. The game capped a Labor Day weekend of NFL exhibitions and roster reductions.
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Bob Lee
Fred Cox
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Old-Timers Shine as Ontario California 500 Goes to McCluskey
Roger McCluskey, 42, Tucson, wins the California 500 at Ontario earning 127,609.09 dollars as top money earner for the year. Bobby Allison captures the Southern 500 at Darlington for 21,040 dollars, boosting his 1972 total to 200,000. Labor Day wrecks claim a life and injure another at Garnett Grand Prix in Kansas with 200,000 fans watching both Ontario and Darlington events.
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Tucson
Ariz
California
Ontario
Bobby Allison
David Pearson
Darlington
Allison
Lake Garnett
Garnett
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Bulldogs Face Tough SEC Schedule With Mixed Outlook
The article notes position shuffles for Ricky Lake and Danny Jones as Dooley reshapes the lineup. It cites concerns over lack of a big playmaker after Mixon Robinson and predicts a challenging slate with Alabama and Ole Miss back-to-back, aiming for a top three finish behind Alabama and LSU.
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Dooley
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Mixon Robinson
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Jones
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Bama
Tennessee
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Trevino Wins Hartford Open in Sudden-Death Playoff
Lee Trevino captured the Greater Hartford Open title with a 16-foot birdie on the first sudden-death playoff hole, edging Lee Elder after Elder's 72nd-hole birdie chance rolled lipward. Elder sought his first tour victory and a Masters berth, while Trevino declared peak form and momentum heading into the World Series of Golf.
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Wethersfield, Conn
Lee Trevino
Trevino
Akron
Ohio
Jack Nicklaus
Gary Player
Gay Brewer
Hartford
Elder
Ralph Johnston
Garden City
M.D
Big Eight poised as Devaney’s teams eye top poll
Devaney ranked team meets No. 2 Colorado while Nebraska faces No. Oklahoma on Thanksgiving. All three Big Eight schools could finish 1 2 3 in final balloting. Ohio State sits No. 3 with Arkansas and Penn State behind. Alabama ranked seventh after last year’s Orange Bowl loss to Devaney proteges, followed by Southern Cal Washington Michigan LSU Arizona State Notre Dame Texas Tennessee Mississippi Georgia Purdue Florida State Stanford.
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Alabama
Devaney
Southern Cal
Washington
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Notre Dame
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Purdue
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Gridiron Forecast Winner Delayed to Wednesday
The Gridiron Forecast winner will not be announced until Wednesday due to the Labor Day weekend.
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