Sooners Poised To Lead Big Eight Football Race
The AP reports five Big Eight programs begin practice on different kickoff dates with Oklahoma, defending league champions, favored to repeat. Coach Barry Switzer cites a goal to be strong. key returnees include Steve Davis, Joe Washington, Waymon Clark, Tinker Owens, Selmon brothers, Shoate, and Hughes as Nebraska aims to reclaim the crown amid post season ineligibility for Oklahoma.
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Conference early practice notes on major teams
Short on defense with Ely four regulars back on the first unit. Nebraska coach Tony Osborn expects a solid offensive line with David Hume at quarterback. Colorado returns talent and introduces new coach Mallory while sharing quarterback duties between Madlory Crutchmer and Williams with Dave Logan as top receiver. Missouri fields strong defense with nine returning starters and plans to raise aerial attack led by Ray Smith Pisarkiewicz. Kansas fields potent defense led by Towle Zook, replaces Jaynes with McMichael. Oklahoma State sticks to the wishbone as Weatherbie becomes quarterback with Blackman gone. Iowa State relies on Strachan Hardeman Stanley and a solid line. Kansas State seeks better balance and passing, Grogan stepping into a larger role after Jaynes and Hum.
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Grimsley Shuts Out Royals In A One Hit Victory
Baltimore pitcher Ross Grimsley tossed a 1-0 three hitter over Kansas City as the Orioles edged the Royals. Grimsley improved to 14-10, surviving a first inning jam and stunning KC with a late run supported by Rich Coggins and Brooks Robinson.
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Cardinals Redesign 9 New Starters for Chargers Game
St Louis Cardinals coach Don Coryell plans to use all five quarterbacks in Sunday’s preseason game with the San Diego Chargers. He named 9 new starters on offense and defense, led by Dennis Shaw at quarterback and Jim McFarland at tight end.
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Rams Chiefs Preseason Clash in Los Angeles
Rams coach Chuck Knox plans a veteran showcase early, with 22 starters from last season to open against Kansas City as John Hadl starts at quarterback for the Rams. Chiefs bring in limited veterans amid a cooling-off period in the players dispute. An estimated 40 000 to 50 000 fans expected at Memorial Coliseum for the 9 p.m. CDT game.
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Superb Putting Keeps Stockton Happy at Hartford Open
Dave Stockton embraces a buoyant mindset as he builds a record lead at the $200,000 Sammy Davis Jr Greater Hartford Open in Wethersfield Connecticut. He smiles through the course, noting golf is about attitude and enjoying the round while fans share in the moment.
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Bears trade Ford to Eagles in NFL move
In NFL action the Chicago Bears sent cornerback Charley Ford to the Philadelphia Eagles for defensive lineman Rich Harris. Tennis sees Chris Evert reach Canadian Open final with a decisive win over Kazuko Sawamatsu. In Columbus, Tom Gorman defeats Rick Fisher to reach Buckeye Tennis Championships semi finals, while on the golf tour a 36 hole 12 under par 150 leads after two rounds at Worcester?
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Tom Gorman
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Centralia Tourney Delayed By Rain
Rain washed out Friday play delaying the Centralia youth baseball tournament. Two atom division games were rained out with up to a fourth possibly moved to today. The double elimination event may run to Monday with several atom and bantam games scheduled this evening.
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Civic Clubs Start Play Monday Slow Pitch Action
Nine teams enter the fourth annual Mexico Civic Club slow pitch softball with games at Khoury Fields. Optimist 1 faces Lions Club at 7 p.m. winners advance to meet Moose Club at 8 p.m. Jaycees 1 vs Knights of Columbus at 7 p.m. Optimist 2 vs Kiwanis Club at 8 p.m. Jaycees 2 meets Rotary at 9 p.m. on No 1. The tournament runs nightly through Friday.
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Freshman Football Plans Meet at Hawthorne Heights
Mexico High School students planning to join freshman football are invited to a 10 a.m. Monday meeting at the fieldhouse Hawthorne Heights. Equipment will be issued at 10:30 a.m. and practice begins Tuesday. The season opens with a B-team game September 12 against Centralia.
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City Tourney Qualifying Opens Sunday
Qualifying for the annual city golf tournament begins Sunday after dedication ceremonies for five new greens and four new tees. Play starts at 2 p.m. and qualifying rounds of 18 holes may be completed through Friday with the final 18 holes next Sunday. Entry is 3 dollars. Trophies awarded to top two in each of five flights. Special trophies to the championship flight winner and medalist on the last nine holes. Merchandise prizes also offered.
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Trojans Lose Baseball Coach Amid Resignation
Ed Bliefnick has resigned as head baseball coach and teacher at Community R-G Trojans to join the Missouri Highway Patrol. He has been with the school two years and also assisted with basketball. Practice resumes 5 p.m. Monday at Laddonia park led by Bob Mindlin.
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Torre Makes Most Of Late Reprieve
In St Louis Joe Torre’s ninth inning single drives a 2-1 win over San Francisco after John D Acquisto nearly no hits the Cardinals. Brock and Dwyer reach to set up Torre’s go ahead hit as the Giants lose the pitcher’s duel.
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Mexico Teams Keep Pace Undefeated In Tourney
In Montgomery City slow pitch tourney action two Mexico teams remained undefeated. Mexico Moose Club won 5-4 over Vandalia and Selser Chapman beat New Florence 22-6. Losers bracket saw Chanute AFB top Harlem Shuffles 7-5 and Montgomery City defeat Middletown 12-1.
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Veteran Guard Ollie Taylor Waived by Spirits
St Louis Spirits of the ABA placed veteran guard Ollie Taylor on waivers. The 6 foot 2 Houston graduate averaged 9.7 points per game over four ABA seasons with New York Nets San Diego Conquistadors and Carolina Cougars, having played with Carolina as a free agent last year.
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National League standings and weekend results update
The National League East standings show key teams like Philadelphia and Pittsburgh near the top with Montreal and Houston following. Weekend games featured Chicago defeating San Diego, New York edging Cincinnati in 12 innings, and Los Angeles beating Pittsburgh as well as other notable results across venues.
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BaseballScores and Standings From American League Weekend
The American League standings show Boston and Cleveland leading divisions with key results from Saturday including Texas at Cleveland and Detroit at Oakland. Notable game outcomes feature Boston beating Minnesota 3-2 and Milwaukee defeating California 7-3 among others.
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