Rentzel waived by Rams after comeback bid ends
Former Rams wide receiver Lance Rentzel, 31, was placed on waivers by Los Angeles after a comeback effort following a 1973 suspension tied to a marijuana charge. Rams GM Don Klosterman cited competitive reasons for the move, as Rentzel’s career highlights in 1967–69 included leading TDs and yardage, with high-profile marriage to dancer Joey Heatherton.
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Harold Jackson
Jack Snow
Ron Jessie
Willie McGee
Rentzel
Rams
Don Klosterman
Minnesota Vikings
Dallas Cowboys
Joey Heatherton
Amateur Championship narrows to eight quarterfinalists
The 75th U S Amateur Golf Championship at the Country Club of Virginia trims to eight after two rounds of match play. Collegians lead the field with several young players advancing including Curtis Strange, Bob Byman, Andy Bean, Phil Kenny, and Keith Fergus. Wayne DeFrancesco and Roane Puett are among notable survivors as former champions exit.
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Andy Bean
Florida
Arizona State
Phil Kenny
Keith Fergus
Houston
Stan, Price
Pittsburgh
Barton Goodwin
Rice
Roane Puett
Austin
Tex
Bill Hyndman
Wayne DeFrancesco
McLean
Hyndman
John Gace
Fort Worth
Downing. Gray
Pensacola
Fla
Evert Eyes Nation's Cup and Davis Cup contrasts
In a brisk day at Forest Hills a varied field of seeds advanced with Evonne Goolagong and Margaret Court winning while Virginia Wade, the No. 2 seed, did not play. Rosemary Casals was upset by Marina Kroschina 6-4 6-2, as Guillermo Vilas defeated Hans Gildermeister 6-2 6-2.
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Britain
Miss Evert
Harrison
N.Y
Evonne Goolagong
Australia
Peggy Michel
Pittsburgh
Margaret Court
Nathalie Fuchs
France
Rosemary Casals
Forest Hills
Billie Jean King
Ms. King
Ms Casals
San Francisco
Marina Kroschina
Ms. Casals
Guillermo Vilas
Argentina
Conners
Hans Gildermeister
Brazil
Bonds Delivers 25th Homer To Lift Yankees Over A's
In a tense pennant bid, Reggie Bonds hit a decisive two-run homer off a changeup in the eighth inning after Rollie Fingers failed to retire him with fastballs. The Yankees won 3-2 as Oakland’s lead over Kansas City shrank to 7 1/2 games.
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Pat Dobson
Dobson
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Sandy Alomar
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Angel Mangual
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Ellie Hendricks
Don Baylor
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Cardinals
Don Gullett
Darrel Chaney
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Garry Maddox
Mike Schmidt
Johnny Oates
Mets
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Pirates
Mike ‘Vail
del Unser
Jerry Koosman
Expos
Padres
Nate Colbert
Bob Bailey
Gary Carter
Willie McCovey
NFL Players union to vote Friday on management offer
Washington AP reports the NFL Players Association will vote next Friday on any management offer presented by Monday after the executive council decision. If accepted, the contract dispute would be resolved. if rejected, talks would resume for further negotiations.
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Pro Football Preview Chargers face rebuilding 1975 season
San Diego Chargers under coach Tommy Prothro enter 1975 with a rebuilt defense and unsettled offense. Don Woods leads a fragile attack while four quarterbacks compete. Draft picks Gary Johnson Louie Kelcher Fred Dean Mike Williams may start as Prothro reshapes the defense around Coy Bacon with a tough schedule featuring Steelers Rams Vikings Bengals Oilers Broncos and Raiders.
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Don Woods
San Diego Chargers
Tommy Prothro
Prothro
Woods
Coy Bacon
Chargers
Gary Johnson
Louie Kelcher
Fred Dean
Mike Williams
Mike Fuller
Southern
Methodist
Déan
Bacon
Floyd Rice
Charles Anthony
Don Goode
Ken Bernich
Auburn
Maurice Tyler
Denver
Tylér
Sam Williams
Joe Beauchamp
Chris Fletcher
Bo Matthews
Green Bay
Final Five Yard TD Helps Red Raiders Edge Eagles
Denton Raiders start strong with fumbles and interceptions shaping a hard fought game. Wray and Hayes connect for late scores, Whitley adds key kicks and a 38 yard field goal caps the scoring as Denton holds off East for the win.
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Raiders
Hayes
Robbie Wood
Eagles
Mark Bivens
Wray
Whitley
Mark Workman
Workman
Roger Ligon
Wood
East
Hast
Alexander
Mark Norris
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