Why the Raiders passed Bahr and kept Blanda at camp
Letters discuss the Oakland Raiders drafting choices for a kicker to replace George Blanda, the wisdom of keeping Blanda at camp, and Al Davis’s past personnel decisions. They also cover George Allen’s running backs, NFL draft outcomes, Joe Kapp’s status, 1927 Ruth autograph year, Beban and Garrett post college, Janet Guthrie’s career, and critique the NFL preseason schedule.
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Oakland Raiders
George Blanda
Chris Bahr
Penn State
Blanda
Fred Steinfort
George
D.D
Alamo
Calif
Bahr
Raiders
al Davis
Ken Herock
Coaches turn to color with new college basketball uniforms
The rise of coach designers adds color to the game with Notre Dame coach Digger Phelps revealing bold warmup looks and leaping to modern styles. Marquette and Brooklyn College leaders also show flair while others joke about gear and fashion as part of season identity.
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Notre Dame
Digger Phelps
Bellbottoms
Colorado
Southern Cal
Phelps
Marquette
al McGuire
Warriors
Brooklyn College
Gary Green
Army and Navy
Green
New Mexico
Norm Ellenberger
Kingman Aims for 50 Home Runs as Mets Bargain Talks Stall
Dave Kingman, rookie star of the New York Mets, vows at least three homers this season while contract talks with GM Joe McDonald remain far apart. McDonald suggests Kingman would rank among the top salaries, potentially below pitcher Tom Seaver at 225 000 dollars. Kingman arrived at spring training in St. Petersburg, Florida, and began taking batting practice. Meanwhile Tommy John of the Los Angeles Dodgers arrived in Vero Beach amid a one year deal dispute and plans free agency after the season.
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Dave Kingman
New York Mets
Mets
Joe McDonald
McDonald
Kingman
Tom Seaver
St. Petersburg
Fla
Tommy John
Los Angeles Dodgers
Dodgers
Vero Beach
John
Cremins Sees SC Tourney Hopes For Appalachian
Roanoke Virginia AP Appalachian State coach Bobby Cremins maintains the Mountaineers have a shot at the Southern Conference title despite a 16-11 season and a third place finish. Furman and VMI are listed as favorites as Appalachian, East Carolina, and VMI advance to the semifinals.
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Roanoke
Bobby Cremins
Appalachian State Mountaineers
Cremins
Mountaineers
Furman
Paladins
Virginia Military
Keydets
East Carolina
Pirates
VMI
Appalachian
Yarborough Leads NASCAR Point Race After Third Race
Cale Yarborough, 1976 Grand National champion, leads the NASCAR season with 560 points after three races. Darrell Waltrip stands 91 points back at 459. Janet Guthrie, first woman in Grand National events, remains a top rookie contender after a 12th place in the Richmond 400 earning a $500 rookie bonus.
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Daytona Beach
Fifa
Cale Yarborough
Nascar
Yarborough
Darrell Waltrip
Janet Guthrie
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