Miami waives Morris Blanda in major NFL cuts
The Miami Dolphins released Mercury Morris to clear room for new runners and expect to waive veteran George Blanda with the Raiders also signaling a possible departure. Morris, 29, predicted to join another club, while St. Louis traded for John Zook and cut Cornelius Greene in a day of heavy roster moves.
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Bills owner rejects multiple Rams offers for O J Simpson
Buffalo Bills owner Ralph C. Wilson Jr. declined several Rams proposals two weeks prior that would have sent O J Simpson to Los Angeles for Lawrence McCutcheon and others. Rams countered with Cody Jones as a replacement, but Wilson refused again. Simpson seeks a West Coast move and has stated he would retire if no trade is made.
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Agreement reached on bill to avert Pats takeover
Boston sources say a bill to avert a possible financial takeover of the New England Patriots was agreed by the governor's office and legislative leaders. The measure would ease merger voting requirements to a simple majority, taking effect in 90 days.
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Dodgers rally past Expos as Yeager stakes comeback
Dodgers win 6-3 over Montreal for their seventh win in eight. Yeager homered earlier. he returns from a May 23 collision with Cesar Cedeno, batting .282 before the injury. Alston hails Yeager’s recovery as he adjusts his stance and restarts his season.
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Oklahoma II Freed From NCAA Coach Staff Limit
A state district judge ruled the University of Oklahoma not required to follow the NCAA limit on football coaching staffs. Judge Charles L. Owens issued a temporary injunction barring enforcement and set a hearing for a permanent injunction after Aug. 29. Oklahoma currently lists 10 full time assistants while Alabama pursues a separate federal case.
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Ruthven Faces Phils Rally In Four-Run Eighth
Dick Ruthven, now with the Atlanta Braves, suffers his 12th loss after four Phillies runs in the eighth inning turn a 1-0 game into a 4-2 defeat. Larry Bowa drives in the winning run with a sacrifice fly as Dave Cash ties it with a bases loaded single. Jim Lonborg gains his 14th win.
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Softball player dies after collision at home plate in Rhode Island
Robert Corry, 28, a Rhode Island softball player from North Providence, collapsed after a second-base throw struck his chest during a Pawtucket Merchants game. Rescue efforts failed and his family mourned at the elder Corry’s home as autopsy plans were reported.
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Herzog Praises Royals Players as 7-Game Lead Holds
Whitey Herzog, lauded for guiding Kansas City despite losing three top pitchers Busby Splittorff and Bird, credits hitters Hal McRae George Brett and Amos Otis for the year. He notes a potential playoff matchup with Billy Martin and emphasizes players win games, not managers.
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