Keeton’s 66-yard interception return lifts Sun past Texans
In the Astrodome, 5-foot-1 Durwood Keeton snatched a Don Trull pass and sprinted 66 yards for a late go-ahead TD as Southern Cal beat the Houston Texans 18-7. Jim Bright and Jack Conners also highlighted USC’s win while Texan injuries, a dislocated elbow for Conners and rookie Warren McVea: ribs, limited the visitors.
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NFL pre season opens as veterans report for duty
Veterans return to NFL camps as 40 day strike ends coaches seek to assess condition of veterans and rookies. Raiders versus Lions headlines a weekend with eight games on Saturday three on Sunday and one on Monday night.
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Rams owner says talks with players far apart
Los Angeles Rams owner Carroll Rosenbloom told players and coaches that negotiators for the striking NFL Players Association and the NFL management were farther apart than ever. He cautioned no Rams would leave camp after the 14 day cooling off period ends, stressing the team will play football.
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Perry Wins Again as Indians Top Twins 4-2
Perry, now 16-7, coasted seven innings for Cleveland as Tom Buskey recorded his 13th save after relieving with a walk to open the eighth. Duffy drove in two on a sixth inning single to push the lead to 3-1, while Oliva homered for Minnesota. Orioles beat White Sox 2-1. Cubs down Astros 5-3 in other games.
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Intrepid wins crucial final trials in Newport
In rough conditions off Newport Rhode Island Intrepid overcame Courageous after Courageous lost its spinnaker at the final mark. Mariner under Dennis Conner defeated Valiant. The New York Yacht Club must choose one defender by September 3 for the Americas Cup series starting September 10.
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Conley meets Semple for U S Women's Amateur title bid
Peggy Conley of Spokane challenged defending champion Carol Semple in the semifinals of the U S Women's Amateur Golf Championship. Deborah Massey and Cynthia Hill vied for the other final berth after Conley beat Anne Sander on the 20th hole and Beth Barry 2 and 1.
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Sutton and Ryan Set For Key Starts As Dodgers and Brewers Clash
Don Sutton 10-8 seeks a fifth straight win for the Dodgers in a three game series opener against Dock Ellis 8-8 in Pittsburgh. Dodgers trail NL West leader Cincinnati by 4½ games after losing three straight. Nolan Ryan 15-12 aims for his 16th win against the Brewers after a 19 strikeout performance tying a major league record.
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NFL bargaining moves could swing to strike or settlement
In Washington talks between the NFL Players Association and owners' Management Council with federal mediators faced a pivotal moment as a two week cooling off period and potential strike remained undecided. Meanwhile most striking players returned to camp as pre season games loomed.
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