Falcons Redskins clash marks first full week of NFL exhibitions
Washington quarterback Bill Kilmer opens for the Redskins at RFK against the Atlanta Falcons in an exhibition. Kilmer aims to lead after Sonny Jurgensen's retirement, facing chants for both Jurgensen and Joe Theismann as fans weigh the old era against Kilmer's new start.
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New Orleans
Batesville tops Pine Bluff in state Legion tourney tilt
In the state American Legion tournament Batesville edged Pine Bluff 4-2 after Batesville took the lead with a two run third. Keith Kembrell drove in two RBIs for Pine Bluff with a first inning two out single.
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Bears facing questions and hopes for a rebound season
Coach Pardee outlines a rebuild with young talent and several veterans added. Bears may be the NFL’s most improved, though few household names exist. Walter Payton enters as top rookie at halfback with Carl Garrett and Ken Grandberry returning. Defense aims to maintain a punishing reputation with Wally Chambers and Mike Hartenstine adding spark. Jay Livers and Nemiah Wilson provide renewed secondary hope as Huff leads at quarterback with Verrill Parsons and Mirro Roder handling kicking duties.
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Vikings
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Eagles
Noah Jackson
Canada
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Jim Osborne
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Waymond Bryant
Butkus
Doug Buffone
Jimmy Gunn
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Nemiah Wilson
Oakland
Allen Ellis
Craig Clemons
Virgil Livers
Bob Parsons
Mirro Roder
Cubs Rally Past Phillies as Schmidt Slams Cubs Rivalry
Cubs top Phillies 5-3 behind Andre Thornton who homered in the eighth. Rick Reuschel improved to 8-12 and stifled Philadelphia after Chicago battered starter Larry Christenson. Astros beat Pirates 6-1 as Dave Roberts dazzled on the mound. Mets blank Expos 7-0 behind Tom Seaver. Baylor paces Tigers as Orioles top Detroit 7-6 in 10 innings easing losing skid. Red Sox down Brewers 4-2. A’s crush Rangers 10-1 with Joe Rudi grand slam. White Sox beat Angels 8-4.
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Bears Eyeing Turnaround With Offense in Focus
The defense is set to lift the Bears toward respectability but must generate meaningful offense to pursue division ambitions. Prediction places them third in the NFC Central this season.
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Amy Alcott Qualifies for 1975 Ladies PGA Tour
Amy Alcott nineteen from Santa Monica Calif joins sixteen women who qualified for the 1975 Ladies PGA golf tour.
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Metairie Bab Ruth Team Beats Kennedy Texas 10-4
Texan squad Kennedy falls 10-4 as Guy Hubert and Steve Golden combine for 11 strikeouts for Metairie in the Southwest Regional Babe Ruth tournament. Don Rice collects three hits with two doubles and three runs, while North Little Rock Sylvan Hills rallies to beat Albuquerque 2-1. Metairie faces Sylvan Hills tonight at 8 with winner advancing to the championship.
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National Football League Exhibition Schedule Listing
Friday games feature Atlanta at Washington and Cincinnati at Miami Philadelphia at Pittsburgh Buffalo at Green Bay St Louis at Kansas City Houston at New Orleans Baltimore at Denver Dallas at Los Angeles Chicago at San Diego Jets versus Vikings in Phoenix Sunday matches include Detroit at Oakland Cleveland at San Francisco New York Giants at New England and Detroit game timing noted for afternoon slots
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Solunar Tables Plan Better Fishing and Hunting Times
Solunar Periods are printed from Richard Aiden Knights SOLUNAR TABLES. Use the schedule to plan days so you fish in good territory or hunt in good cover during peak periods for best sport.
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Rhodes to start at guard for West in All Star game
Jim Rhodes of Hope will be the West team offensive guard when the High School All Star football game opens Saturday night at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock. The East and West squads have trained in Conway all week. West is coached by Don Dixon of Van Buren.
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Baseball Standings and Schedule From The League Totals
Standings show National League leaders Pittsburgh Boston Philadelphia and New York atop divisions with Milwaukee and Chicago midpack. American League features Detroit Boston New York and Baltimore leading various races with several weekend games and Friday schedules listed.
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