Sadeckis four hitter moves Mets into first place
Pitcher Ray Sadecki fired a four hit complete game to beat the Phillies 3 1 in a win that tied the New York Mets with the Pittsburgh Pirates for first in the NL East. Duffy Dyer and Willie Montanez provided key runs as New York split a two game set.
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Michaels Drops Kicking Duty With Colts
Lou Michaels, 34, cut by the Baltimore Colts after a 12-year NFL career. He shares third in all-time field goals with 179, lost his kicking job to rookie Jim O Brien, amid Colts reduced to 44 players.
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Rams visit prompts Forty Niners run focus, Nolan says
In Redwood City coach Dick Nolan drills the San Francisco Forty Niners running attack ahead of a Saturday exhibition against the undefeated Los Angeles Rams. He notes prior injuries to Doug Cunningham Jimmy Thomas Ken Willard and John Isenbarger hindered the ground game.
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Clay and Quarry to sign for 15 round bout in Atlanta
Cassius Clay and Jerry Quarry are due to sign today for a 15 round bout set for October 26 in Atlanta. The winner seeks a rapid title shot at Joe Frazier with Yank Durham already committing to a future Clay Frazier fight if Clay prevails. A Quarry win would trigger a return bout under contract terms.
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NBA Announces 85 Game Preseason Schedule for 17 Teams
The NBA releases an 85 game exhibition schedule from Sept 19 to Oct 12 across 25 states with nine doubleheaders and three games in Honolulu. New coaches debut with Dolph Schayes Buffalo Braves Bill Fitch Cleveland Cavaliers Rolland Todd Portland and Cotton Fitzsimmons Phoenix Suns. The slate opens Sept 19 in Wooster Ohio and closes Oct 12 in Las Vegas with twinbills in New York Los Angeles Portland Seattle Phoenix San Francisco San Diego and Dayton Ohio.
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Smith Ashe face Aussies in U S Open quarterfinals
Forest Hills N Y UPI rain delay reshapes the quarterfinals of the U S Open with Stan Smith of Pasadena facing Ken Rosewall, Arthur Ashe meeting John Newcombe awaits Tony Roche against Brian Fairlie, and Dennis Ralston vs Cliff Richey in intra American clashes.
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USC Trojans Face Alabama With Freshman and Sophomore Concerns
USC coach John McKay expressed worry over starting three sophomores on the offensive line and the inexperience of the defensive backs as the Trojans prepared for Saturday’s game with Alabama. USC held a 90 minute non contact workout against a dummy Alabama defense before flying to Birmingham Friday for Legion Field workouts.
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Orioles pitcher Cuellar wins 1-0 over Yankees
Mike Cuellar throws a fast ball 75 percent of the time to beat New York 1-0, improving to 22-7 as Brooks Robinson drives in the only run. Frank Robinson singles setup the hit, shrinking Baltimore’s magic number for the AL East to 11. Other AL results include Twins 3-1 over Oakland and Red Sox 4-1 over Detroit.
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Trojans Favored In Pacific Eight Race By Writers
Paced by 210 of 216 possible points from Coast sportswriters USC is predicted to win a fifth straight Pacific Eight title with Stanford second and California third. Oregon State Oregon UCLA Washington State and Washington follow in the predicted order.
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Crow decoy invention tested by Rider brothers and Jim Dougherty
Dan Rider and sons Ricky and Tony of 3248 K Street tested a patented simulated crow and rabbit decoy with game writer Jim Dougherty of Gun World magazine. The device swiftly reduced a marauding crow flock in nearby orchards. Rider, a bow hunter, spent years on development with possible commercial production if the tests prove successful.
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New-look Gauchos Renew Series With San Jose State
UCSB opens the 1970 football season with a revamped team under new head coach Andy Everest in a Pacific Coast Athletic Association clash against San Jose State College at Spartan Stadium. The Gauchos, led by quarterback Dan Rodriguez and a strengthened backfield, seek a strong opener after a 55-14 loss in the prior series and feature returning starters on offense and defense plus several transfers and newcomers.
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