Patriots Strike Casts Shadow on 1975 NFL Season
The New England Patriots began a pre season strike refusing to play against the New York Jets as other clubs offered only words. NFL officials warned they may forfeit games and the Redskins signaled possible solidarity while Ed Garvey called it a lockout threat. Patriots players vow to return if rivals join, with Plunkett’s injury cited as a catalyst.
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Tanner Finds Tin Can Target Practice Fueled Tennis Rise
Roscoe Tanner a 23 year old from Lookout Mountain Tenn recalls using old tin cans as targets to sharpen his serve which tops out near 140 miles per hour. He defeated Mike Cahill 4 6 6 1 6 4 in the Pacific Southwest Championships first round as Wimbledon champion Arthur Ashe began his title defense.
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NFL Management Council offers six point plan to NFLPA
The six point plan seeks to avert a league wide strike. It includes opening Patriots training camp to players for practice, a no lockout during Sept 16 to Oct 1, and a complete CB A proposal to be ready by Sept 25. Final terms await acceptance or rejection by players.
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Irish defeat BC in nationally televised clash at Schaefer Stadium
Notre Dame, under new coach Dan Devine, capitalized on two BC miscues for a 17-3 victory before 61,501 at Schaefer Stadium. Ross Browner and Jim Browner starred as the Irish pulled away in the third quarter, while BC struggled to sustain offense.
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Lompoc Baseball and Soccer Leagues Schedule Meetings
The Lompoc Babe Ruth Baseball League calls an election of officers meeting at 8 p.m. at the Public Library. A separate Lompoc Youth Soccer League organizational meeting is set for 7 30 p.m. at the Memorial Building dining room to discuss affiliation with the American Youth Soccer Organization and to recruit coaches with no experience required.
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Sox rookies hit 100 RBI mark as lead in AL East grows
Red Sox rookies Fred Lynn and Jim Rice each reached 100 RBIs in a 9 7 win over Milwaukee as Boston moved its lead to nine games. Lynn and Rice joined Ken Keltner and Jeff Heath as the last pair of Sox rookies to drive in 100 runs in one season.
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Buckeyes Rise in UPI Coaches Poll Behind Oklahoma
Oklahoma remains No. 1 with 30 first place votes and 357 points after routing Oregon 62-7. Ohio State moves to second with 6 first place votes and 333 points after a 21-0 win over Michigan State. Alabama drops out of the Top Ten.
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Hooton Creates Dodgers Record Night in San Diego
Burt Hooton tied a Dodgers club mark with his 11th straight win as Los Angeles beat the Padres 5-4. The right hander, once a Cubs bust, improved to 17-9 this season and drew praise comparing him with Koufax and Drysdale.
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