A’s Rally Wins Big as Royals Fall 8-2 at Oakland Coliseum
The Athletics beat the Kansas City Royals 8-2 behind Sal Bando’s home run and two singles in a crowd-filled Oakland Coliseum. The A’s, amid a season-long late surge, reinforce their hold on the AL West, while the Yankees blanked the Tigers 3-0 and the Orioles crushed the Brewers 6-2.
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Seaver and Reuss Share NL Player of the Week
NL top stars Seaver of the Mets and Reuss of the Pirates share the National League Player of the Week award. Seaver became the league's first 20-game winner this season with a shutout over the Pirates and joined the 200 strikeout club for the eighth straight season. Reuss won two complete games as Pittsburgh widened its Eastern Division lead.
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All-Time High Point All-Star Football Team in Making
The High Point Jaycees seek nominations for an all-time city football team. Ron Marion leads the project asking the public to mail in names and positions, high school attended, and years played to help compile a ballot for a public vote on the city’s best players.
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Sadler Sees Ali as Cat With Nine Lives in Manila Tale
New York AP profile of Dick Sadler a Hayward California boxing manager advisor in Muhammad Ali camp for the Manila bout with Joe Frazier September 30. He recalls guiding George Foreman and Joe Frazier, splitting with Foreman, and his plan to help retired fighters with a tax exempt foundation.
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Colts Rally To Beat Oilers 26 21 In Preseason Fight
Baltimore quarterback Bert Jones sparked a 20 point second quarter surge to upset Houston 26 21 as the Colts overcome a 7 0 Oilers lead. Jones passed well, Leaks and Mitchell scored, and Linhart added two field goals. Houston rallied late but a Munsey interception sealed the win.
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High Point Parks Start Adult Volleyball League Fall
The High Point Parks and Recreation Department will launch an adult volleyball league this fall for men and women 19 and over. Interested teams should contact Tim Ingram of the Parks and Recreation Department.
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NFL Players Seek Expanded Squad Size Amid Injuries
With many NFL players sidelined by injuries, the NFL Players Association asks owners to raise the active roster from 43 to 47, citing how lower limits strain doctors and teams. Union president Kermit Alexander notes 1974 level squads and cites top veterans injured during preseason as justification.
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Apps Progress Brisk, Pirate Set For Season Opener
Appalachian State coach Jim Brakefield projects improvement despite injuries as his Mountaineers host East Carolina in the Southern Conference opener. ECU, led by coach Pat Dye in his first year, aims to rebound after a 13 23 loss to NC State and a stumble to third place last season. Robbie Price leads App State at quarterback with a strong backfield and key playmakers Devon Ford and Joe Parker to pace the offense. ECU counters with quarterback Mike Weaver and a developing passing game.
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