Jonesboro offense impresses but defense worries coach
Jonesboro high on tailback Orlester Manning and quarterback Scott Bull after scrimmage. Manning rushed for 148 yards. Bull completed seven straight passes. The coach says offense looks strong, hoping defense catches up as AAA East and West previews name Jonesboro and Forrest City as top contenders with Dudley Parker and R. J. Steward leading a Mustangs pass attack.
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Wally Bunker snapped an 0-8 start by throwing a four hitter to beat the California Angels 4-0. Ex Angels Ed Kirkpatrick and Paul Schaal sparked a seventh inning rally with three hits and a fielder's choice RBI cut. The win lifts KC and drops California further in the AL West as other AL and NL games unfold with late comebacks and extra innings.
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Pirates snap slide with Alou homer in 4-1 victory over Montreal
Pittsburgh Pirates end six-game skid as Matty Alou belts a two-run homer in the sixth to break a 1-1 tie, then Willie Stargell adds a late blast. Bob Veale struggled, leaving after Montreal chased him, while Montreal’s bats were limited to two runs off Veale before Lamb shut the door. Pirates move to a one game NL East lead over the Mets as other NL and AL scores roll in.
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Bills rely on Simpson as Rauch builds offense
Buffalo Bills face a rebuilding season with O J Simpson as focal point. Coach John Rauch seeks a productive attack and fewer mistakes while evaluating rookie Dennis Shaw and a cast of new players like Al Cowlings Wayne Fowler Jerome Gantt and Jim Reilly. Veterans Haven Moses Marlin Briscoe and others aim to support a revamped lineup.
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Broyles Says Razorbacks Still Moving Players Around
Arkansas coach Frank Broyles said with under two weeks until the season opener the team is reshuffling as several veterans recover and sophomores push for starting spots. He cited concerns at offensive guard and defensive secondary and noted knee and ankle injuries among key linemen James and Kersey.
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