All Stars Aim to Beat Dolphins in Pro Football Showdown
The College All Stars face the undefeated World Champion Miami Dolphins with 17 point favorites. Injuries to Mercury Morris and Larry Csonka nudge the prospects in favor of the Dolphins who seek to defend their title with Don Shula insisting on a win.
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Dodgers top Astros 3 1 as John and Ferguson spark win
Dodgers rally after All-Star break to beat Houston 3-1 behind Tommy John improving to 10 5. Bill Russell drives in Ferguson and Garvey with a bases loaded single in the sixth as Willie Davis and Ron Cey score on a sacrifice fly. Astros pitcher Dave Roberts suffers his eighth loss. Dodgers extend NL West lead to six games over Cincinnati and San Francisco, who visit for a pivotal series.
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Angels Fall To Rangers In Twin Texan Losses
California Angels totaled seven hits but left 19 men on base as Texas swept a doubleheader 7-1 and 8-0 in Arlington. Nolan Ryan took the loss in the opener, with Vic Harris Alex Johnson and Larry Buttner delivering key hits for the Rangers. Jim Bibby pitched the nightcap in a five run frame, while Jeff Burroughs hit a grand slam off Bill Singer.
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Benje Williams Takes Sixth At National Greco Roman Meet
Cabrillo senior and 1973 CIF champion Benje Williams finished sixth in the Greco Roman rounds at the National Wrestling Federation Tournament in Iowa City. The 115 pounder went 2-2 against top U S competitors under 20, losing to last year and this year’s champion. He advances to the freestyle portion of the national event today and tomorrow.
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Lompoc Hosts Yearlings Round in Inviting Softball Tourney
The Lompoc Rec Department hosts an eight-team double elimination Yearling softball tournament with teams from Ventura Northridge Tarzana Panorama City and Mission Hills. Local squads Lompoc I and II clash with visitors to earn a SMAF finals bid in Los Angeles. Lompoc Colts last year claimed the SMAF title in their bracket. The finals are Sunday at Thompson Park noon.
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Soviets test ferry US junior spikers in Odessa meet
The USSR and United States juniors hold a two day meet in Odessa as a preview of likely Olympic rivals. Coaches predict a close contest with standout U S sprinters Carter Suggs and Jesse Forbes facing Alexander Aksinin and Terry Williams while Kathy Weston shines for the U S women.
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Irwin sets course record 65 in Canadian Open first round
Hale Irwin fired a seven under par 65 at Richelieu Golf Club to lead the Canadian Open by two strokes over Forrest Ferler Hubert Green and Tom Weiskopf. Len Thompson Bob Lunn Bobby Cole and Lee Trevino followed at 68 with several others at 69. Irwin seeks steady rounds to maintain his advantage.
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Parker enters grid Hall of Fame as first pure lineman
Parker, an eight time all pro with the Baltimore Colts, becomes the first pure offensive lineman elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The 1957 No 1 pick from Ohio State spent eight seasons with Cleveland then joined Baltimore and retired in 1967. Woody Hayes will present Parker at induction as Joe Schmidt and Raymond Berry are also honored.
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Bonds shines as Giants sweep and stars shine in NL action
Bobby Bonds homers twice and drives in five as the San Francisco Giants crush the Padres 10-2 and 6-5 in a doubleheader. He also dazzled with a defensive gem in a tense 10-inning win. The day featured multiple NL results and notable performances including a Cardinals grand slam by Bob Gibson and Joe Torre’s decisive homer.
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