Major League Roundup Picks Up Speed in NL and AL
National and American leagues show Pittsburgh New York Chicago St Louis Montreal Philadelphia Cincinnati Atlanta Houston Los Angeles San Diego San Francisco Oakland Boston Detroit Milwaukee and other clubs in pursuit. Notable results include Montreal 8 Chicago 2 and New York 8 St Louis 3 with standings tight across divisions.
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San Diego Conquistadors Begin ABA Expansion Draft
New York AP reports the San Diego Conquistadors, ABA’s newest expansion franchise, will pick 18 players today from nine existing teams. Each club may protect six players plus rookies, then can pull back a player after San Diego’s selection, with no team losing more than two players.
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Atlanta withdraws playoff proposal in MLB meetings
At the two day summer meetings in Kansas City the National League ran the issue of playoff reform, but Atlanta withdrew its playoff proposals after discussion. Realignment remains the major topic as owners weigh four six team leagues or three eight team leagues with mixed sentiment. A New Orleans bid seeks a full MLB franchise or a 30 game schedule with 10 teams playing home games in the Superdome.
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Teens Pursue World Endurance Golf Record in Darkness
In Hollywood Florida two teens John Seligman and Gary Kaplan chase a 1200 hole around the clock golf goal on the West Course at Hollywood Lakes with 2844 hours and 450 holes completed. They play at night with headlight aided carts and humor about recalling holes already played.
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Kapps contract standoff and star notes
Murray Olderman surveys NFL poised for a court stand in Joe Kapp’s case while noting Mets’ lingering success drought and Pete Rose’s longhair switch during the Reds’ late pennant drive. He also profiles baseball and football figures including Marichal’s back issue, Hundley’s knee woes, Bears support, Deacon Jones, OJ Simpson, Lew Alcindor, and Tom Gorman’s career arc from college to umpiring.
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Dolphins Rise as Miami Football Power Under Shula
Miami Dolphins, building from a 3-10-1 pass, become a youthful powerhouse under Don Shula. Key moves include a near 80,000 seat Orange Bowl and new wide receivers Paul Warfield and Marlin Briscoe. The team aims to win the Super Bowl, with a tougher defense and new defense-first training camp focus. Rookie Mike Kadish and veteran linemen bolster the front four as Miami eyes two road games against Kansas City and Minnesota with Griese directing the attack.
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Notre Dame
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Bill Standfill
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Recruiting changes Texas Tech approach under Carlen
In his second year at Texas Tech, coach Jim Carlen emphasizes personal contact in recruiting. He notes more road trips by SWC peers, a home-state focus, and the aim to win local talent through selective outreach while balancing film study, coaching chats, and game nights across weekends.
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Anti trust issue looms as Bulls sale debated
NBA board of governors meets in Chicago amid talk of the proposed Chicago Bulls sale to an eight man group led by Arthur Wirtz. The session also weighs an anti trust suit alleging efforts to block a Celtics sale to Emprise Corp and curb ownership to favored associates. Sums up the main actions and entities involved.
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Bears Oilers Exibition Clash in Astrodome Tonight
Houston Oilers meet Chicago Bears in an NFL exhibition in the Astrodome. Oilers, missing six defensive starters and tackle Elbert Drango, plan to start Lynn Dickey. Bears to split QB action between Bobby Douglass and Kent Nix. Steve Butkus to see more kicking-time, as NFL weekend schedule unfolds with eight games Saturday and additional contests through Monday.
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Memphis Blues edge Aces 4-2 in TL battle
Memphis won 4-2 over Alexandria as part of the Texas League East pennant chase, cutting Alexandria’s lead. Paul Womble blasted a three run homer in the first, Greg Swan pitched a six hit complete game to earn the win. In the West, El Paso beat Amarillo 4-1 in 10 innings with Jerry Royster delivering a three run homer in the 10th. Midland topped San Antonio 6-0 in the first inning on four walks and two errors.
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Blues
Greg Swan
Jerry Royster
David Allen
Carlton blanked Pirates as Phillies soar in Pittsburgh
Phillies defeated the Pirates 20 to 0 as Steve Carlton won his 13th straight game, striking out 12 to raise his record to 18-6. Carlton also belted his first home run of the season, part of a dominant pitching performance that kept his ERA unblemished over 54 innings. Willie Stargell and other NL stars lauded his overpowering effort.
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White Sox Beat Angels 1-0 on Wood’s Pitching Duel
Knuckleballer Wilbur Wood outdueled Nolan Ryan to become the winningest pitcher in baseball with a 1-0 victory for Chicago. Wood’s seventh inning single produced the game’s only run as he moved to 19-11, aided by a pivotal seventh inning walk by Ryan that backfired.
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Fischer Spassky Set For 13th World Chess Game
In Reykjavik AP reports Fischer trails 7-5 after 12 games as Spassky prepares to open with White in game 13. Russian aides confirm Spassky’s wife and son will arrive from Moscow for tonight’s match while the title holder still seeks seven points to retain the crown and Fischer needs five more percent to win.
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Solunar Tables Schedule from Knight’s Tables
The solunar periods schedule, drawn from Richard Alden Knight's Solunar Tables, guides daily fishing and hunting by indicating optimal activity windows. Plan days to be in good territory or cover during these periods for the best sport.
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