Oakland Raiders add veteran running back Leroy Kelly
The Raiders claimed Leroy Kelly off waivers from Cleveland, adding a top all-time NFL rusher who had 7,274 yards in 10 seasons though knee issues limited him to 380 yards last year. Glenn Adams joined Sacramento, then left with 10 homers this season after a three-homer six game stretch. The Giants split a two game set, losing 11-6 and winning 8-2.
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Valley teen Bowser wins world title at infantile games
Mark Bowser a 14 year old from Lompoc Valley captured heavyweight gold at the World Infantile Games in Lima Peru. Keith Duggan also placed third at 100 pounds as about 120 competitors from 12 nations contested eight weight classes. Bowser pinned opponents from Argentina Peru and Panama and defeated a Mexican foe to claim the title.
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Miller chases pace at British Open as Morgan leads
Johnny Miller moved into a challenging position at the British Open after a one over par 72. John Morgan set the early pace with 69 while Jack Nicklaus struggled with wind and club selection in round one at Royal Lytham.
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QBs Cross Pickets to Report for Chargers
Johnny Unitas announced he plans to cross picket lines and report to the San Diego Chargers, and he believes several other quarterbacks will do the same. He cited conversations with John Hadl and Lenny Dawson, and said he would stay out of camp only if paid his salary.
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Dark Finley fires coaches in Oakland shakeup
Oakland manager Alvin Dark replaced Dick Williams holdover coaches with his choices Bobby Hoffman as bullpen coach and Bobby Winkles as third base coach. The move came after Oakland's 7 0 win over Cleveland and ahead of an 11 game road trip toward the All Star break. Reactions from Reggie Jackson and Sal Bando criticized the timing and treatment of Irv Noren and Vern Hoschell.
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Chargers rookie Don Aleksiewicz alive after neck cyst discovery
San Diego Chargers running back Don Aleksiewicz faced surgery for a neck cyst found during team physicals. Doctors said a benign result was likely after a two hour operation while he recovering in hospital, recounting his shock at the discovery and the impact on his training.
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Dodgers pace sparks pennant talk as Reds face wake-up call
Dodgers continue a torrid pace at .690 with 60 wins in 87 games after an 8-4 win over Philadelphia. Reds stay in the chase after an 8-5 victory over Chicago with six homers led by Morgan and Perez, Geronimo, Driessen, Bench, Foster.
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