NFL camps near capacity as Thomas seeks big pact
The Associated Press reports NFL training camps reached capacity with disputes over salaries highlighted by running back Duane Thomas. Washington Redskins coach George Allen barred Thomas from practice at Carlisle Pennsylvania until he signs, amid reports he seeks a 168000 dollar annual contract. Marv Fleming, the newly acquired tight end, was also absent as camp began.
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NFL Players Tangle With Salary Talks and Camp Moves
In 1974 Redskins salary offers clash with reports of 60 000 to 84 000 for running back Thomas as he meets team officials. Namath reports to Jets camp while Bob Lilly retires from the Cowboys after 14 seasons due to bone spurs. Patriots Shaote passes up All-Star camp as Goode misses Miami camp. Giants cut 15 players and add Scott Hunter.
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Hawks Fall In Weekend District Play
Lawrence drops two to Manhattan and Salina on the road as Mel Lisher and Rick Hall win key pitching duels. Hawks face Paola in the District Two opener at Ottawa while aiming to sharpen defense and hitting during a week off.
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Palmer Wins U S Women's Open In Atlantic City
Sandra Palmer claims the title at the U S Women's Open with a final round 72 and 295 total seven over par. She finishes four strokes ahead of amateur Nancy Lopez and pros JoAnne Garner and Sandra Post, earning 8044 dollars and boosting season earnings to about 65000.
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Optimists sweep doubleheader over Topeka Eagles
Duane Wyatt pitched a three hitter and belted a bases loaded triple as the Breakfast Optimists beat the Topeka Eagles 8-3 in the nightcap and won 9-4 in the opener. Mark Hill earned the first win. Scott Janeway had two singles in the nightcap. Optimists improve to 15-17 with two games left.
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Lawrence Track Club Mini Meet At Memorial Stadium
A short track meet sponsored by the Lawrence Track Club is set for 5 30 p m Tuesday at KU Memorial Stadium Open to men and women with age groups eight and under through 40 and over.
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Bullets win district title in women's slo-pitch tourney
Lawrence Bullets clinched the district championship after a tough losers bracket run in Sunday play. Hillcrest Billiards pushed to a deciding game, but Lawrence advanced to the state tourney August 7–10 in Manhattan with a 7-4 rubber-game win and a 5–0 shutout over Douglas County Wildcats in Sunday action.
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Lawrence Aquahawks Take Second as Raytown Dominates Meet
The Lawrence Aquahawks finish second to the Raytown Raiders at a city pool meet led by three first place relay teams and double winner Peter Haley. Haley won the 50 meter freestyle for 13 14 year olds and the 100 meter butterfly. Sarah Arterburn claimed the 11 12 top division 100 meter butterfly.
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Sizzling Tigers sink Royals in 7-3 win
Detroit to 15-4 in July after Nelson Briles perfect pitch plus Leon Roberts two out homer. Jack Pierce followed with a towering shot and Ben Oglivie added an inside the park homer as Ray Bare earned his third win. Briles took the loss.
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Injury forces Kern to quit pro game
Rex Kern former Ohio State quarterback and Bills free agent failed his physical Sunday and announced retirement from pro football. He cited risk of ending in a wheelchair after two disc operations including a summer procedure in Columbus. Kern appeared in eight Bills games last season and played in the 1974 playoff loss to Pittsburgh.
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Packers Coach Impresses Hadl Ahead of Camp
Green Bay quarterback John Hadl praised new coach Bart Starr for better execution and tighter organization as training camp opened. He noted the team is more football oriented, with 40 000 tickets already sold for the intrasquad game. Starr named Hadl as No 1 quarterback unless others prove differently.
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Chiefs training camp opens with key absences
Ed Budde and Jack Rudnay were notable absentees as Kansas City Chiefs began twice-daily workouts in Liberty Missouri. Budde a 13 year veteran negotiates a new deal while Rudnay a six year pro seeks contract renegotiation. Elmo Wright also remains unsigned and is free to negotiate with other teams.
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City slo pitch results in Men A and Women A divisions
In Men A Div 2 Hot Dogs beat Ted's Roofing 13 to 8 while T-Boys toppled River City Roofers 14 to 4 and Horizon Honda outscored Harbor Sites 21 to 19. In Women A Div 2 EDL Three defeated Wheat State Bombers 16 to 1, Kmart won 7 to 0 against Carey's Appliance (forfeit), and Pine Tree beat FMC 18 to 0.
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Ohio pair snares snipe championship
Jerry Thompson and Ron Moore of Lodi Ohio won the North American Snipe championship after four days of sailing competition at Henderson Harbor New York.
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Baseball On TV Oakland at Baltimore 7 15 P M
Channel 4 27 airs a Monday baseball matchup between the Oakland Athletics and the Baltimore Orioles at 7 15 p m The telecast schedules noted details for the game.
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