Morton Up for Cowboys in Rams Exhibition Opener
Craig Morton steps in as No 1 quarterback for the Cowboys in Los Angeles against the Rams as Dallas begins a 12 game exhibition season. Meredith is out and Don Perkins departed for TV duties while Vince Lombardi and John Rauch face a notable interleague slate.
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Belmont all-stars pull off one-run wins in Babe Ruth tourney
After a 12-0 loss to Lompoc, Belmont 13 year-olds won two one-run games in the Northern State Babe Ruth tournament at Pioneer Park. Wheeler's bunt brought in the decisive run vs Sacramento in a 5 4 finish, and Williams pitched a four-hitter to edge Bullard 1 0.
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Robert Gomez
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Townsend leads with hot putter in Greater Milwaukee Open
Peter Townsend, 22, shot a 5 under par 67 to take the first-round lead at the $100,000 Greater Milwaukee Open in Milwaukee. Rookie John Miller opened with 68, while Allan Henning, Mike Nugent, and Steve Opperman trailed one stroke behind. Palmer and Player underperformed as qualifiers lined up for the cut.
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Gary Player
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Lompoc Stages 7-Run Fifth to Beat Fremont in Tourney
Ralph Ochoa drives a two run double as Lompoc 13 year old all stars erupt for seven in the fifth to defeat Fremont 10-5 and earn a 4 p.m. finale at Pioneer Park in Lompoc. Bratz loses his no hit bid in the fifth but Lompoc rallies for the win.
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Osteen records 15th win with shutout of Pirates
Dodgers pitcher Claude Osteen earned his 15th victory with a five hit shutout of the Pittsburgh Pirates, adding a first major league homer in two seasons and a run scoring single. The win left Osteen 15-9 atop the league for lefties as Los Angeles rolled 6-0.
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Steelsmith Heads Large Field in California Open Pro Am
Santa Barbara pro Jerry Steelsmith leads nearly 100 entrants in the California State Open and Pro-Am set for Aug 19–24 at the Village and Santa Maria courses. Notables include Jerry Heard Chuck Green Moon Mullins and Jimmy Clark. The event offers over 20000 in purse money and features a two course format with round splits between Village and Santa Maria.
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Charter boat claims record salmon haul
WESTPORT Wash UPI Teacher's Pet III a 65 foot sport charter boat skippered by Frank Anderson claimed a world sports catch record for salmon with 105 fish The catch included a full limit of silvers with a few kings for everyone aboard including crew captain and cook The party fished from 8 a m to 11 a m and set a new mark surpassing 48 fish for a 16 man party
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Northside Rallies for 7-5 Little League Victory
Santa Maria Little Leaguers beat Manhattan Beach 7-5 to reach division championship in San Diego. Pitcher Joe Bendle earned the win after allowing his first Little League homer. Leonhard Salazar hit a two run shot and Bob Edie drove in a run with a doubled. Santa Maria faces winner of El Cajon versus San Bernardino. game airs on KCOY at 1 30 p.m. tomorrow.
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Rigney returns to baseball as Giants color man
San Francisco broadcaster Bill Rigney signs with KSFO for Giants radio coverage through 1969. He remains open to managing again but wants to test announcing first. Rigney, age 51, previously managed the Angels to a 1962 Manager of the Year finish and is now tied to two contracts with Autry’s Golden West Network.
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