Buffalo Unveils Palace and Backfield Makeover
Buffalo Bills unveil a new backfield and open a sold out 80,000 seat Orchard Park stadium for a preseason home opener against the Washington Redskins. Joe Ferguson starts at quarterback with Jim Braxton and Randy Jackson in the backfield as O J Simpson is sidelined. The Redskins miss Larry Brown. Duane Thomas starts in Brown’s place.
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Buzzi Remains Alive in Tourney
In Topeka the Buzzi team stays alive in the Northeast Kansas district softball tournament by winning 80 through Hank omer Concrete as Phil Homeratha throws a two hitter. Buzzi faces Silver Lake in a losers bracket clash with winner advancing to meet To peka Ruedlinger for top state tourney seeds.
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Gary Ray earns doctorate and teaches at LSU business school
Gary Ray, former All-American Lawrence High multi sport star, now 27 and with a DBA from Arizona State, teaches marketing at LSU Business School. After heart issues linked to Wolf Parkinson White Syndrome, he stayed with academics, built a family, and plans coaching or Legion baseball later while pursuing consulting work.
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Aaron Eyes Ruth Record but Keeps Season Hopes Open
Aaron believes reaching Babe Ruth's 714-home run mark this season is unlikely after belting his 29th homer for the Braves, who beat the Cubs 10-2 as Chicago drop to an 11th straight loss. The 39-year-old noted he may play 5 or 6 more games as Atlanta holds 30 remaining.
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Baseball Leaders Named in National and American Leagues
The Associated Press reports league leaders across both leagues. Key figures include Rose and Stargell topping batting and home run charts, with Seaver and Ryan leading in strikeouts. Carew and Jackson among top RBI and runs leaders, with notable steals by Morgan and North.
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Interleague Vote Ends Deadlocked in Major League Baseball
The interleague vote failed to pass as Commissioner Bowie Kuhn did not cast the deciding vote. The American League supported interleague play while the National League opposed it. Kuhn formed a five member blue ribbon steering committee to study baseball matters and report at the winter meetings in Houston. Bud Selig of the Milwaukee Brewers voiced disappointment but reflected on the committee’s extensive work.
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Missouri Guard Felix Jerman Will Not Play This Winter
Felix Jerman a UMOS Tigers forward who was their No 3 rebounder last season has elected not to play this winter due to knee surgery. The operation followed a knee injury suffered in the NIT tournament in New York. Coach Norm Stewart said the decision to rest the knee was wise and will allow full healing.
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Bills Eagles in Trade Swap
The Philadelphia Eagles traded fullback Larry Watkins to the Buffalo Bills for linebacker Dick Cunningham in a Thursday deal.
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