Time Out Time Out: Fans Pause for Preseason Truths
NFLPA member charges and owner counter moves frame a growing rift as fans skip preseason games. Stadiums show sparse crowds while the WFL gains traction with lively play and affordable alternatives. Fans question value, prices, and commitment, weighing future football choices beyond the NFL.
Burroughs Grand Slam Sparks Rangers Past White Sox
Jeff Burroughs hit his second grand slam of the season as Texas built a five run fourth inning against Jim Kaat and defeated the Chicago White Sox 12 5. Burroughs drove in six and raised his AL leading 86 RBIs. Texas rode Jim Bibby who allowed a hitless third through fifth and pulled away with late runs including a two run triple by Joe Loyd.
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Indians Rally Over Milwaukee With Four Homers
The Cleveland Indians trailed 5-2 after one inning but hit four homers and the decisive runs came on Frank Duffy's two run single in the sixth inning to defeat Milwaukee.
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O J Simpson sees Bills may return to camp next week
Buffalo AP report says running back O J Simpson expects some Bills to report to camp if talks don’t progress by Tuesday. NFL owners and NFL Players Association reps to resume negotiations, Simpson to join camp when majority report. none of the Bills regulars have yet shown up.
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Owen Holds German Lead
Simon Owen of New Zealand shot a two under par 70 to maintain a one stroke lead in the German Open after the third round. His 207 total places him at three under par heading into the final round as Dale Hayes and Donald Swaelens tie for second at 208. Peter Oosterhuis and Win Baker are three behind, each at 211.
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Bison Boosters Set Meeting
The Central Blue and White Boosters Club will hold its 1974 organizational meeting Monday Aug. 5 at 8 p.m. in the school gymnasium. All members and interested persons are invited to attend and meet the Bison coaching staff and Boosters officers.
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Orioles Beat Tigers 6-2 After Lolich Struggles
In Detroit Mickey Lolich yielded two run homers to Tommy Davis and Don Baylor in the first inning as Baltimore built a 6-0 lead. Earl Williams added a fourth inning solo shot. Al Kaline homered for Detroit, driving in their only other run with a seventh inning single. Ron Leflore debuted in Tiger Stadium, singling and scoring on Kaline’s eighth inning hit.
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