Simpson optimistic about Bills season after viral illness
O J Simpson recovering from a viral infection expresses cautious optimism for Buffalo Bills. He expects to rush for more yards with strong line play from Reggie McKenzie, Donnie Green, and Dave Foley while noting healthy players are key to contending this year.
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Bibby Goes No Hit as Rangers Top A's 6 0 in Dallas
Texas pitcher Jim Bibby threw a no hitter with 1 strikeout in a 6 0 win over Oakland. Rangers owner Bob Short boosted Bibby’s pay by 5000 dollars atop a 15000 dollar minimum. Vida Blue and Catfish Hunter praised Bibby as he denied the world champions, while White Sox beat the Twins 9 1, Red Sox edged the Yankees 4 3, and Tigers beat Orioles 4 3.
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Matuszak Arrives at Oilers Camp Fits In Despite Bed
Top draft pick John Matuszak, 6 8, 292 pounds, joins the Houston Oilers at Kerrville training camp. He says he fits in physically but needs a bigger bed, and Coach Bill Peterson expects him to play in Friday’s exhibition opener vs the New York Jets in the Astrodome alongside George Amundson and Joe Blahak.
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Tutwiler Wins Modified Speedway Feature at Lawton
Tutwiler survives a 20 lap battle with Bruner Howell and Overstreet to win the Lawton Speedway modified stock A feature after rain forced a Monday program shift. Bruner places second. points race leaders and heat winners are listed with standings through the night.
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Dodgers top Giants as Bonds held to one hit in series
Los Angeles beats San Francisco 5-2 behind Claude Osteen in a key three game set. Dave Lopes drives in two with a three run rally in the third and a homer, while Joe Ferguson adds a 15th homer. Bonds is limited to one hit. Dodgers extend lead over Cincinnati to five games.
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Aaron Receives 16-Pound Sledge Hammer Honor
Hank Aaron known as The Hammer received a 16 pound silver plated sledge hammer at a SCLC luncheon in Houston. Aaron with 700 career home runs says he aims to retire after breaking Babe Ruth's all time mark while acknowledging Ruth's greatness. He urges blacks to rise to managerial and coaching roles in baseball noting Jackie Robinson's warning on stagnation.
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Groves Aims to Put Ohio State Golf on the Map
Lancaster native Steve Groves, a two time All America at Ohio State, eyes a pro career after the National Amateur. He credits Weiskopf for guidance and notes OSU courses and northern location limit golf’s pull. plans to marry Nancy Schaefer in December.
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DiFazio-Carter Fight Sparks Near Riot At Mill Run
Rocky DiFazio, 23, defeated Jimmy Carter, 31, by disqualification after Carter struck DiFazio on the canvas. Carter protested a chair hit and faced possible lifetime Illinois suspension. Police contained about 1,800 fans as disorder arose after the stoppage.
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ABA appoints Bob Bass director of officiating
Chicago scene reports Roland Hemond named general manager and vice president of the White Sox succeeding Stu Holcomb who resigned last week in a front office shuffle.
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