Nixon set to sign bill easing football blackout
Nixon expected to sign a law allowing local television of sold out NFL games, ending blackout restrictions. Congress moved swiftly, approving a 72 hour pregame sellout rule with a three year experiment, despite NFL opposition warns of weaker attendances and studio games.
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Blancas Wins Heritage Open Amid Rain Delays
Homero Blancas led by one stroke into the second round of the $150,000 Heritage Open at Harbour Town Golf Links. He shot 5 under 66 despite intermittent rain and delays, edging Jim Wiechers and John Mahaffey who each birdied three straight times.
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Ohio State to Power Past Minnesota by 19
Ohio State backs strong showing at Columbus as Minnesota, led by a youth-filled lineup, battles in front of 86,000 fans. Odds favor the Buckeyes by more than 19 points despite injuries to senior QB Greg Hare.
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Pac-8 faces rugged Saturday slate in early 1973 football
The Pac-8 schedules a tough Saturday with USC hosting Arkansas and Stanford meeting Penn State in a national test. UCLA rests post loss to Nebraska while Oregon, Cal, Washington State, and Washington play varied opponents including Alabama, Auburn, and Hawaii. Reggie Lewis, Vince Ferragamo, and Anthony Davis highlighted as key players.
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Pirates Take Lead In Tight NL Race as Stargell Powers Win
Pittsburgh tops Chicago 6-1 behind Willie Stargell two RBI double. Moose shuts out Cubs on six hits. Mets beat Phils as Seaver earns 17th win. Dodgers top Houston. Orioles extend lead to seven in AL East. Royals beat California as A's hold 17 games ahead.
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NFL Opener Highlights 49ers Dolphins Clash at Miami
The Dolphins seek a 15 game regular season win streak against San Francisco in the season opener at the Orange Bowl while the 49ers aim to end that run and start strong with John Brodie steering the offense. Vic Washington knees strain and new pickup Randy Jackson may play limited snaps.
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State Board warns on winning coaches harming PE
In Sacramento a state agency flagged excess pressure in districts to produce winning athletic teams. The Board noted districts under community pressure may hire capable coaches while neglecting quality physical education instruction, leading to good teams but weak overall PE teaching.
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National Putting Week Opens with Quirky Golf List
A San Diego feature notes National Putting Week and a compiled guide from the National Days and Weeks Council. The piece lists many weeks with mottos, from Short-Irons to Golf Funeral Week, highlighting playful, sometimes cheeky taglines and the growing craze for national observances.
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