Pryor eyes Saints after All American Run at Henderson
Henderson State star Lewis Pryor, a former All American cornerback, joins the New Orleans Saints rookie camp in Nicholls State to compete for a cornerback spot. He faces veterans and other rookies, with limited hazing and focus on kicking and punt returns as he fights for one of three openings on the 47 man roster.
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Camden
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Stevens
Terry Schmidt
Ball State University
Ernie Jackson
Brvian Lee
Long Tunnel
Jerry Moore
Chicago Bears
John North
Steelers learn lesson from narrow All Star escape
Pittsburgh coach Chuck Noll says the Super Bowl champions must not take any opponent lightly after a 21-14 win over the College All-Stars. Joe Greene and others acknowledge underestimating the collegians as Gilliam led a fourth-quarter rally with passes to Bleier and Lewis. Meanwhile Rams cut veteran Josephson, Cowboys release Morgan, 49ers claim Wyatt from Lions.
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Steelers
Philadelphia Eagles
Collegians
Joe Greene
Pittsburgh
Joe Gilliam
Rocky Bleier
Frank Lewis
NFL
Los Angeles Rams
Les Josephson
Rams
Josephson
Dick Bass
Deacon Dan Towler
Dallas Cowboys
Dennis Morgan
Dallas
San Francisco 49Ers
Doug Wyatt
Detroit Lions
Mets rookie loses no hitter as Expos win 4 3
Randy Tate nearly pitched a no hitter for the Mets before Mike Jorgensen delivered a three run homer in the ninth for Montreal as New York fell 4-3. Lyttle’s eighth inning single broke up the bid. St Louis edged Pittsburgh 6-4 and other NL games included Chicago 3-2 over Philadelphia Cincinnati 7-5 over San Francisco Los Angeles 9-1 over Atlanta and Houston 5-3 over San Diego. Joe Torre offered Tate encouragement after the hit.
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Chicago
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Atlanta
Houston
San Diego
Lyttle
Tate
Nolan Ryan
California
Joe Torre
Randy
Pepe Mangual
Gary Carter
Jorgensen
New York
Blair
Carrithers
Koosman
Hall
Bonham
Christenson
Booker
Rasmussen
Richard
Johnson
Niekro
Sutton
Billingham
Halicki
Pet
Philphia
S.francisco
No hitter slips as Jorgensen’s homer costs shutout
In a tight game at his mound, Tate loses a no hitter and shutout dream as Jorgensen belts an 11th homer to turn a 5 0 Pirates deficit into a 5 4 final. Montreal and St Louis win, while other NL games see Reds, Dodgers, Astros triumph.
Dodgers Stadium Draws Record Crowds and Praise
Dodgers Stadium attracts over 35 000 nightly crowds and could top 3 million in September as Los Angeles pursues the Cincinnati Reds for the NL West. Venerable stadium is praised for its beauty, accessibility, and affordable prices, with fans packing the park 300 days a year and public relations lauded by officials and media.
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Waler F. O'Malley
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Vince Scully
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Pasadena
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Drillers shell Arkansas in 16-7 Texas League win
Lafayette Drillers pounded Arkansas for 16 runs as Jack Clark and Tom Stedman each collected four hits. Arkansas pitchers allowed 21 hits but Lafayette built a 7-6 lead by the eighth before exploding for eight runs. Mike Potter homered for Arkansas. Terry Cornutt earned the win. Sam Ashford had three hits for Lafayette. Midland fell 8-4 to Paso, while Shreveport swept San Antonio 5-4 and 4-1. Jackson's game with Alexandria was rained out.
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Associated Press
Lafayette Drillers
Arkansas
Jack Clark
Tom Stedman
Paso
Midland
Shreveport
San Antonio
Jackson
Alexandria
Lafayette
Drillers
Clark
Mike Potter
Terry Cornutt
Bill Rothan
el Paso
Sam Ashford
Paul Dade
Carlos Lopez
Dave Macamer
Steve Clancey
Bill Huisman
Ray Price
Am Legion tournament opens in Fayetteville
The 1975 American Legion State Baseball Tournament will be held in Fayetteville from August 6 to 10 at George Cole Field on the University of Arkansas campus. Host Springdale Post No. 139 leads 76 teams with 1100 hopefuls, kicking off with Paul Dean throwing first pitch.
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Pete Camfield
American Legion
United States
George Cole
University of Arkansas
Springdale
Arkansas
Ozark Mountains
Paul “Daffy
Baseball Hall of Fame
Cooperstown
New York
Bob Feller
Ted Williams
Ducky’ Medwick
Stan Musial
Roy Campanella
Lou Boudreau
Yogi Berra
Early Wynn
Warren Spahn
Solunar Tables From Knight's Tables
Solunar periods are printed from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES to guide fishing and hunting timing. Plan days to fish in good territory or hunt in good cover during these periods to maximize the sport.
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Richard Alden Knight
Hope High School Football Physicals Date Set
All football players in grades seven through twelve must report to the high school gymnasium for their physicals on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. This mandatory session applies to the entire Hope High School football program.
Baseball Standings and Results Roundup
Standings show Boston 66 43 as AL East leader with Baltimore and New York close behind New York 56 52, Milwaukee 53 57, and Cleveland 48 58 in the AL. West features Oakland 67 41 and Kansas City 59 49 with Chicago 52 56 and California 48 62 trailing. Tuesday results include Cleveland 6 Detroit 4, Baltimore 12 Boston 8, Kansas City 6 Minnesota 5 in 10 innings, New York 2 Milwaukee 1, and Texas 12 Oakland 0. several interleague games listed for Wednesday through Friday with multiple matchups and pitchers noted.
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