Ohio State and USC rise in AP poll as Michigan stalls
Oklahoma remains No. 1 after 46-10 win over Pitt. Ohio State climbs to No. 2 after beating Penn State 17-9, while Southern California moves to No. 3 after a 24-7 win over Oregon State. Michigan drops to ninth after a 19-19 tie with Stanford.
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NFL contract proposal stalls labor peace in league
The NFL Management Council and players union resumed talks Monday under federal mediation with a new contract proposal aimed at relaxing the Rozelle Rule. Despite the offer, the two sides remain far apart after 20 months of bargaining as negotiations continue under mediator watch. The plan could add about 30 million in new money over five years, and the rank and file will vote after two more days of discussion.
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Standings and results from the National League East
National League East standings show Pitts 90 66 and Philadelphia 83 73 leading, with St Louis and Montreal challenging in the mid pack. Monday results include St Louis 6 Montreal 5 in 12 innings and Pittsburgh 11 Philadelphia 3.
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Raiders topple Dolphins in season opener 31 21
Oakland Raiders defeat Miami Dolphins 31 to 21 in Madden era debut win. Kelvin Korver injures knee ending his season, Marv Hubbard likely out three weeks with shoulder issue. Ken Stabler leads, Mark van Eeghen and George Blanda contribute as Raiders halt 31 home win streak. Dolphins miss Csonka Warfield Kiick due to WFL defections. Hart kickoff return key play late.
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Deaf School defender Dennis Robinson hailed by AP
Dennis Robinson of the Arkansas School for the Deaf starred on defense in a 6-0 win over Harding Academy. He had 14 unassisted tackles and helped on eight more, with a standout interception and two-sack pursuit.
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Pirates Clinch NL East With 11-3 Win Over Phillies
Pittsburgh roared past Philadelphia 11-3 as Dan Ozark admitted the Phillies are not yet out of the division race. Dave Parker and Richie Zisk drove in four runs each, while Bruce Kison and Kent Tekulve shut down Philly to seal the win and set up a pennant series with Cincinnati. Houston beat Cincinnati 5-1 and San Diego edged Los Angeles 6-5 in 11 innings as other NL games concluded.
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New Hogs in lineup for Tulsa game in Fayetteville
Arkansas coach Frank Broyles outlined several lineup changes for the Tulsa game at Fayetteville. Key injuries include free safety Mark Miller out until at least Wednesday with a groin pull, and receivers Freddie Douglas and Teddy Barnes with sprained ankles and Barnes a strained Achilles. If both are out, Charles Clay moves from tight end to wide receiver.
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Ali Norton Frazier loom over Manila bout thrilla in plan
Muhammad Ali declared a holy war tone as Ken Norton pressed for a title shot. Joe Frazier, cooling between training, prepared for the August clash. The group of 30 U S reporters arrived to cover the heavyweight showdown billed as the fight of a lifetime in Manila Coliseum.
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Robinson to stay Indians manager for a second year
Frank Robinson will manage the Cleveland Indians for a second season, announced by General Manager Phil Seghi. With six games left, the Indians sit 76–77 in the American League East, after a 7-6 win over Milwaukee, and close with a four-game set at Boston. Robinson, who had played as a designated hitter earlier, prefers to manage without playing. Contract details were not disclosed.
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Frazier upset by Ali prank at Manila hotel
The scene in a Manila hotel crowned by a party for the scheduled bout, when Frazier complained an Ali prank with a toy cap pistol unsettled him. Ali laughed, saying the gag traced to a similar stunt Liston used in 1965. The Manila fight buildup dominates front pages as the island nation eyes the major sports event.
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Solunar Tables Guide for Daily Sport Timing
Solunar Periods from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES guide planning days for fishing and hunting. It advises aligning activities with peak periods to maximize success in local territory and cover.
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