Prospectus of a Giants season shows shaky personnel and forecasts
An analysis of the New York Giants outlines lost star players Fran Tarkenton and Fred Dryer, unproven coaching with Alex Webster and Randy Johnson and Norm Snead, and uncertainty across positions. It notes injuries to Ron Johnson, questions at running back, uncertain receivers, aging lines, and modest special teams. Prediction: fifth in division, possible mirroring of last year’s 4-10 record.
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Fred Dryer
Alex Webster
Randy Johnson
Atlanta
Norm Snead
Washington
Philly
Minnesota
New York
Giants
Ron Johnson
Charlie Evans
Eddie Richardson
Major league roundup highlights uneven baseball action
American League standings show Baltimore and New York contending as Minnesota and Texas trade wins. Tuesday results include Boston routing Kansas City and Oakland beating Detroit, while Chicago tops New York in a tight matchup. National League leaders feature Morgan and Stargell fueling Cincinnati and Pittsburgh as Cedeno and Brock pad hits and steals.
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Winfrey shadow looms over Arkansas State football
Jonesboro Arkansas AP Stanley Winfrey a member of Robert Lee Steward’s supporting cast in high school may cast a giant shadow at Arkansas State University Coaches say he’s farther along at this age than Calvin Harrell and already 220 pounds with speed and blocking ability Harrell led the Southland Conference in rushing three straight years and now plays for Edmonton in the CFL ASU initially did not offer a scholarship and Winfrey enrolled at Jonesboro after a desire to be nearer home He impressed in spring practice with longer gains than Harrell and ASU hopes for a strong freshman class in a rebuilding year
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Robert Lee Steward
Arkansas State University
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ASU
Bill Davidson
Harrell
Southland
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Fischer Team Laughs at Soviet Charges in World Chess Match
REYKJAVIK Iceland AP Bobby Fisches team laughed at Soviet charges that American electronic and chemical devices were used to influence Boris Spassky during game 17 of the world chess championship. Referee Lothar Schmid planned to treat the protest seriously as Spassky held a favorable position and Fischer led 9 6.
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Iceland
Bobby Fischer
Lothar Schmid
Fischer
Boris Spassky
Briles Narrowly Misses Perfect Game Against Giants
Pittsburgh pitcher Nelson Briles lost a perfect game in the seventh but pitched a one hitter to edge the San Francisco Giants 1-0. Briles, who also works as an actor, admired his near-miss and credited teammates for solid defense. The Pirates remained 14 1/2 games ahead of the Mets in the NL East as other primes across the league noted varied results.
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Associated Press
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Pittsburgh Pirates
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Willie Stargell
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Rennie Stennett
Bobby Bonds
Jim Beauchamp
Killanin Elected IOC President at Munich Games
Lord Killanin of Ireland was elected president of the International Olympic Committee, succeeding Avery Brundage. Killanin, 58, won a straight contest over Count Jean de Beaumont, with Brundage saying the voting figures will not be disclosed and remaining in office until the end of the Olympic Games.
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International Olympic Committee
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France
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Solunar Tables By Richard Alden Knight Guide
Schedule of Solunar Periods printed from Richards Alden Knights Solunar Tables. Plan daily activity around peak periods to maximize fishing or hunting success in good territory and cover.
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Richard Alden Knight
Johnson sidelined by shoulder separation for Giants
New York Giants No. 1 quarterback Johnson will miss at least three weeks after a collarbone separation suffered on the final play against the Jets. Backup QBs Ed Baker and Norm Snead will step in while Dallas’ Staubach faces possible season-long injury. Also reported: Browns rookie Lester Sims out for season with knee tear. Eagles’ Steve Zabel torn cartilage but slated for opener. Rams’ Kermit Alexander out with broken elbow. Packers swap Donnell Smith for draft pick. Rams acquire Al Clark from Lions.
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Rhodesia Olympians return home after IOC vote
Rhodesia’s Olympic team packed for home as the IOC voted 36-31 to withdraw Rhodesian athletes for lack of British passports. Av ery Brundage called it political blackmail while black African nations praised the move as fair. Artwell Mandaza reflected on the setback and the broader struggle as the Olympics opened.
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International Olympic Committee
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Chicago
Africa
Artwell Mandaza
Indians Nip Minnesota In Tight Baseball Playoff Chase
The Cleveland Indians edged Minnesota 3-2 to cut the gap in the AL East as Detroit lost to Oakland and Baltimore closed to within a half game. Oakland's win over Detroit sparked a seventh inning brawl involving Bill Slayback and Angel Mangual.
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Bill Slayback
Mangual
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Martin
Brown starts second season with Raiders
Oakland enters 1972 with a strong line led by Bob Brown, 6-4, 280, backing quarterback Daryl Lamonica. The offense posted 4.5 yards per carry and 44 points in 1971, while key injuries tested the defense. Fulback Marv Hubbard emerged as a 967-yard runner behind a powerful front. Fred Bilentnikoff topped the league with 61 receptions for 929 yards.
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Oakland Raiders
Bob Brown
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Raiders
Jim Otto
Gene Upshaw
Jim Harvey
Dallas
Tom Keating
Gus Otto
Fulback
Marv Hubbard
Fred Biletnikoff
NFL
Brundage resigns amid Rhodesia row at Munich Games
Avery Brundage, 76, declares Olympic movement dead as IOC votes 36 to 31 to expel Rhodesia from Munich. He blasts the decision as political blackmail after Rhodesians compete as British subjects under British flag. The 43 Rhodesian athletes faced expulsion on passport identity grounds despite prior admission.
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