National League East standings and weekend results
National League East table shows Pittsburgh 74 46 .617 and Chicago 65 57 .533 with New York 62 56 and St. Louis 59 61 nearby. Weekend scores include Philadelphia 4 Cincinnati 3 and Chicago 10 San Francisco 9 in 10 innings, plus Los Angeles shutting out Pittsburgh 7-3.
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Scrimmage labeled poor by Arkansas coach Broyles
Arkansas coach Frank Broyles criticized Saturday's Razorbacks scrimmage as largely poor with little consistency on offense or defense. He warned that the team must stage a fast two weeks of practice to prepare for a Sept. 9 opener at Little Rock against Southern California.
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Southern Cal
Nicklaus wins sixth title of season at match play
Jack Nicklaus claimed the U S Professional Match Play Championship with a 2 1 victory over Frank Beard to cap his sixth win of the season and push year earnings to a record 28048216. The event, designed to boost TV interest, drew 16 finalists and featured a two round Saturday and Sunday schedule amid a novel format.
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Jack Nicklaus
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Arnold Palmer
Gary Player
North Carolina
Jackson's return fuels A's 2-1 win over Orioles
Jackson belts a homer and drives in both Oakland runs despite torn rib cartilage as the A's beat Baltimore 2-1. He came back Friday after 2 weeks on the disabled list and says the layoff helped him avoid over swinging. The win tightens AL West and keeps tense playoff races in motion.
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Taiwan Wins Third Little League Title in Dominant Fashion
Taiwan blanked Hammond Indiana 6 0 to capture its third Little League championship in four years. Manager Lin Hsin chen announced he will step down next year to tend his drug store. Lin correctly predicted Hammond starter John Davis would not start, giving Taiwan a strategic edge as they produced a big second inning with a homer a double a single and a walk.
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Lin Hsin-chen
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George Leonakis
John Davis
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Bobby and Boris draw 19th game in title bid
In Reykjavik Iceland Bobby Fischer and Boris Spassky tied the 19th world championship game leaving Fischer 11 8 ahead with five games to go. Wins are one point draws half. Fischer needs 12 percent to win Spassky 12 to retain. An empty front row protest by Fischer supporters persisted.
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Alabama regarded 'team to beat' in 1972 SEC race
Defending champion Alabama is seen as the team to beat in the 1972 Southeastern Conference, with LSU Georgia Mississippi and Tennessee potential title contenders. The article notes Bear Bryant returns six offensive and five defensive starters, Terry Davis reactivates the Wishbone, and Alabama's schedule of eight conference games could be decisive for the title. LSU Georgia and others also project strong showings, while Georgia under Vince Dooley loses lines but features backfield talent Andy Johnson and Jimmy Poulos.
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Law of Averages Looms Over Texas This Football Season
AP columnist wagers on the Southwest Conference with Arkansas led by Joe Ferguson and Texas relying on Alan Lowry. Arkansas boasts Richardson Morton Reppond Rhodes Binion Mabry while Texas eyes a Wishbone T comeback under uncertainty. Coaches Bel lard Teaff Conover and Tonhill raise hopes for a title. Predicted order: Arkansas, Texas A M, SMU, Texas, TCU, Texas Tech, Rice, Baylor.
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Scott Binion
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al Conover
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Leo the Lip debuts as Astros edge 8-2 over Montreal
Leo Durocher takes over as Astros manager debuting Sunday with an 8-2 win over Montreal after Houston fired Harry Walker. The win keeps Houston eight games behind Cincinnati in the NL West as other games saw Reds, Mets, Cardinals, and Braves win. Durocher praised the club’s speed defense and power while noting he planned a Korea stint before the call.
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Redskins face tougher path after injuries and aging squad
Washington coach George Allen underscores a strong 1971 playoff run but notes key injuries to Sonny Jurgensen, Jerry Smith, and Charley Taylor. Billy Kilmer steps in as starter while veterans Roy Jefferson and Clifton McNeil bolster receivers. Larry Brown and Charley Harraway provide rushing, with George Nock and Herb Mulkey adding depth.
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Unser clocks over 200 mph in Ontario qualifying
Bobby Unser, 37, became the third driver to officially break 200 mph on a closed course and posted a 10 mile average of 201.374 mph at Ontario Motor Speedway. Teammate Jerry Grant rolled 201.414 mph to take pole for the California 500, while Unser starts 25th in the 33 car field after engine trouble on pole day.
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Talladega
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Cowboys rally past Jets to extend winning streak
Mike Montgomery and Ron Sellers starred as the Dallas Cowboys beat the New York Jets 27 4 in a come from behind NFL exhibition. Montgomery scored three touchdowns including a late 12 yard reception to break a 27 27 tie while Sellers piled up 128 receiving yards on three catches. The win kept Dallas undefeated in a 15 game exhibition run ahead of facing Kansas City at Arrowhead Stadium.
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Solunar Tables for Prime Fishing and Hunting Times
The schedule of Solunar Periods is taken from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES. Plan days to fish in good territory or hunt in good cover during these times to find the best sport each day has to offer.
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