Vikes Claim Ex Packer Riggins Ends Holdout
The Minnesota Vikings claimed Dale Thursday after he left Green Bay on waivers and will play against Oakland as a new team member. Dale, 35, noted his departure from Green Bay and readiness for the new challenge while Packers coach Dan Devine offered a post as a special assistant.
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Raiders Defense Dominates as Falkville Faces West Morgan Test
Bears Albert Walker wreaked havoc at defensive tackle for the Raiders last week while secondary hitters James Bridgeforth Allen Stewart Grant Clark and Joe Kuchura added pressure. Falkville, rebuilding under Barry Edwards after losing key players from a 9 2 season, sits 2 0 led by Randy Nelson. West Morgan’s top pair Jeff Farley and Larry Tucker were stifled by Tanner last week, and seek redemption tonight before a home crowd.
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Blancas Extends Lead With 67 Atop tight leaderboard
Blancas holds a slim edge over John Mahaffey and Jimmy Wiechers after a 67 on the second round, his total helped by consistent play as Wiechers runs four rounds without a bogey. First-round leaders include Homero Blancas at 66 and Jim Wiechers 67, with Bert Yancey 68 and others close behind.
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Pro Football By The Associated Press Starting Times
Regular season games listed with kickoff times in EDT include Atlanta at New Orleans 2 p.m. Montreal, Baltimore at Cleveland p.m. Buffalo at New England Cincinnati at Denver 4 p.m. Dallas at Chicago 2 p.m. Detroit at Pittsburgh 4 p.m. Houston at New York Giants Los Angeles at Kansas City 7 p.m. Oakland at Minnesota 2 p.m. St Louis at Philadelphia 1 p.m. San Diego at Washington 1 p.m. San Francisco at Miami 1 p.m. Monday New York Jets vs Green Bay in Milwaukee 9 p.m.
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Baseball Leaders and Awards From 1973 Season Stats
American League leaders include Carew batting .347 at 375 at bats and R. Jackson driving in 112. Home runs feature R. Jackson and Fisk with 26 each. North and Harper lead bases. National League leaders show Bonds 121 runs, Stargell 107 RBIs, and Rose 211 hits. Seaver and Carlton top strikeouts. During Hialeah’s 1973 40 day season more than $59 million was wagered at the Florida track.
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Dolphins Look To Return To The Super Bowl In AFC
NFL prognosticator predicts the Miami Dolphins will represent the American Conference in the next Super Bowl led by Bob Griese and a strong running duo of Kiick and Morris with Csonka. The Jets, Steelers, Browns, Raiders, and Broncos are noted as contenders in their divisions with various key players highlighted.
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Something for Everyone at WIBC Championship Tournament
Grenda Wisconsin residents attend the WIBC Championship Tournament showcasing a three divisional average format, senior women squads, and a coed event. The event attracts hundreds of newcomers and retains veteran players driving toward nearly a quarter of a million dollars in prize money and extensive participation.
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Saints Packers Lions Triumph in Decatur Pee Wee Games
Saints beat Rams 6-0 as Mike Miller ran in from two yards for the lone TD. Packers topped Dolphins 12-0 with Steve Meek’s 20 yard TD run and Steve Howell to Leslie Young for six. Lions shut out Falcons 8-0 as Paul Stevens broke a 65 yard run and Bard Seibert added the PAT. Michigan State schedules five home football games this fall against UCLA Michigan Illinois Wisconsin and Indiana at East Lansing.
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Troy State Wins 7 6 Over Livingston State In Gulf South
Troy State halfback Johnny Grimes scored from the one in the fourth quarter to lift the Tigers to a 7 6 Gulf South Conference victory over Livingston State in Montgomery Alabama. Freshman Steve Williams added the extra point after the decisive drive. Livingston had a second quarter touchdown when Tom Bryan pushed in from the one after a botched field goal snap.
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Jets back John Riggins signs with Jets after holdout
New York Jets running back John Riggins ends his lengthy holdout with the NFL club. Terms not revealed but a spokesperson said the deal is less than the 125000 he sought. Baltimore's 7 6 win over Milwaukee and Boston loss to New York narrows Orioles magic number to 10 for the AL East title.
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Tillman Stops Torres In Second Round Knockout
Mobile's Jack Tillman, the North American welterweight champion, needed two minutes 15 seconds of the second round to KO Angel Torres of Boston. Torres, now 23-3 after suffering his third defeat, was floored twice in the frame. Tillman weighed 146 pounds to Torres at 144.
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Yawkey Receives Sidney Farber Medical Research Award
Boston Red Sox president Tom Yawkey won the Sixth annual Sidney Farber Medical Research Award for contributions to medicine. He aids in Jimmy Fund campaigns for the Children’s Cancer Research Foundation and will be honored next Wednesday at the Jimmy Fund Auditorium.
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Auburn renames stadium for coach Shug Jordan
Cliff Hare Stadium becomes Jordan-Hare Stadium after official action by Alabama lawmakers and the Auburn University Board of Trustees. Jordan led the Tigers to a 10 1 season last year and is honored in the new name.
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Expos Ron Hunt Undergoes Knee Cartilage Surgery
Montreal Expos second baseman Ron Hunt had medial cartilage removed from his left knee in a Thursday operation described as uncomplicated and successful by team physician Dr. Bob Broderick. Hunt, 32, was injured August 8 in a home plate collision with San Francisco catcher Dave Rader, missing a month before a later game against the Mets where he tore cartilage while avoiding a fly ball.
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