Vikings and Dolphins Meet With Key Absences in Preseason Showdown
The Minnesota Vikings and Miami Dolphins square off on national TV with notable absences. Claude Humphrey is out for Atlanta with a knee injury, Archie Manning sidelined four to six weeks, and Al Woodall hurt his knee. Other Saturday results include Giants over Steelers and Denver over Bears.
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Archie Manning
New Orleans
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Net stars pace bid to U S Open quarter finals
Connors Nastase and Vilas dominate the field as Martina Navratilova Margaret Court match up for the quarter finals. Navratilova praised by Court and both players anticipate a fast paced clash on center court amid windy cool conditions. Jimmy Connors and Chris Evert also advance toward titles with men’s round of 16 action continuing.
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Kathy May
Los Angeles
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Connors
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France
Lie Nastase
Romania
Mark Cox
Great Britain
Connors and Vilas highlight tenis results in staged event
The report details exhibition NFL results with teams such as the Giants Jets and others, then shifts to a tennis event where Jimmy Connors and Ilie Nastase lead a Sunday rally. Seeded players like Vilas Borg Laver Ashe and Meiler reach the round of 16 amid drama and upsets.
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France
Kjell Johanson
Sweden
Jaime Fillol
Chile
Charles Pasarell
Puerto Rico
Arthur Ashe
Borg
Rod Laver
Australia
Eddie Dibbs
North Miami Beach
Fla
Jose Higueras
Spain
Oklahoma No. 1 in AP preseason poll sparks Switzer doubt
Norman Oklahoma coaches doubt top ranking as Barry Switzer criticizes his squad after a rough scrimmage saying the offensive line is big but ineffective and leadership is lacking. Ohio State Michigan Alabama follow in top positions with Texas and Penn State among others.
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