Onofrio Faces Alabama Rivalry On National TV
Missouri coach Al Onofrio eagerly anticipates renewing the rivalry with Alabama when his Tigers meet the Crimson Tide on ABC Monday Sept. 8. The matchup follows Missouri’s 1989 Gator Bowl win over Alabama and comes as Onofrio builds a tough schedule featuring Minois Wisconsin and Michigan before Big 8 play.
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Missouri at Alabama Opens Major College Football Season
Editor notes three weeks remain before the college football season's big matchup Missouri versus Alabama. The nationally televised game by ABC will feature in depth features on both the Missouri Tigers and the Alabama Crimson Tide, highlighting key players and storylines.
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Bryant Faces Missouri in Season Opener Undaunted
Alabama coach Paul Bryant speaks ahead of the Sept 8 nationally televised opener against Missouri in Birmingham. He warns the Tigers will test Alabama, cites concerns about the offensive line and secondary, and notes Missouri's strong quarterback Steve Pisarkiewicz and running back Tony Galbreath. Bryant touts returning talent Leroy Cook, Richard Todd, Willie Shelby, Calvin Culliver, and Ozzie Newsome as part of an 38 returning lettermen lineup. He stresses every game is a battle and remains wary of Blowback from top status.
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Young Swanson Captures City Golf Title Again
Mike Swanson, 1975 Mexico High School graduate, won his second straight city golf title at Mexico Country Club with a 147 total after a one under par 70 final round, defeating Brad Brett by six strokes. Rich Lovell led A flight and Art Campbell won B flight. showers delayed play but greens softened to aid Swanson’s closing round.
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Pitching Key to NL East Fight Says Red Schoendienst
St Louis manager Red Schoendienst says pitching will decide the NL East pennant as the Cardinals beat Atlanta 6-1 to pull within two games of the Pirates. John Denny worked 6 1 3 innings for his eighth win, with Al Hrabowsky finishing. Offense came from Ken Reitz, Ron Fairly, Bake McBride, and others as St Louis heads home for a big series with the Reds.
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Splitorff’s Revival Shuts Down Yankees In KC Thriller
Royals pitcher Paul Splittorff worked a complete game five hitter to outduel Catfish Hunter as Kansas City rallied from a three run third inning. John Mayberry and Al Cowens fueled the comeback with timely hits including Cowens’ go ahead double and Mayberry’s 29th homer. Whitey Herzog’s move kept pace with Oakland’s lead in the AL West.
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Bies Wins Greater Hartford Open In Sudden Death
Don Bies birdied the second extra hole to defeat Hubert Green in a sudden death playoff and capture the $200,000 Greater Hartford Open in Wethersfield Connecticut. Jo Ann from St. Paul is also noted in the brief.
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Pro Football Exhibition Results And Auto Races
Saturday results show Kovnits 10, Hime land 14 and Philadelphia 4 20, Detroit 1A New York 14. St Louis 13, Houston 24 Washington 19, New Orleans 24 Dallas 21, Los Angeles 19, San Fe 20, New York Giants 37, Sunday results include Washington 74, Pittsburgh 4. Hecagele Washam shot 206 to win Patty Berg Classic. Talladega 500: Buddy Baker edged Richard Petty for victory. Brambilla won Austrian Grand Prix in rain halted race. Tiny Lund dies from Talladega crash. Utah Stars owner Bill Daniels says $500,000 partial payment, ABA team to be sold in Utah. Orantes defeats Nastase to win Canadian Open. Night games announced for MLB playoffs. Dallas fullback Walt Harrison injured in Cowboy game.
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Civic Club Tourney Opens With Three Games
The seventh annual Civic Club Tournament starts at Khoury League fields with three games. Moose Club vs Travelers Protective Assn at 7 p.m. Jaycees vs Kiwanians at 8 p.m. Rotary Club vs Lions Club at 9 p.m. Final opening game Tuesday at 7 p.m. Optimists vs Knights of Columbus.
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St Louis Europa Clinches Legion Title in Final Clash
St Louis Europa clinched the Legion title as they finish the season with a 37 11 record and head into regional play this week. The Missouri American league setup and Foyt jatdab baseball details remain unclear but Europa solidified top honors.
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Baseball Roundup: Various Scores From Weekend Play
Weekend baseball results include Chicago vs Mauston 3-2, New York 4 San Francisco 7, Cincinnati 5 Pittsburgh 2, Philadelphia 10 San Diego 4, St Louis 8 Atlanta 1. Monday schedules show Los Angeles at Chicago and Philadelphia at Atlanta, with other matchups listed and weathered by limited details.
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Area Softball Joinery City Tournament Triumphs
In a tangled results page, New Haven Haelscher's led by strong pitching defeated Mexico Todd's 19 to 0 in the championship, securing first place while Vandalia Pla Mor took third. Earlier bouts saw Montgomery City Kings and Warrenton rivals posting notable scores in both winners and losers brackets.
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Mexico Teams Near The Top In Slow Pitch Tourney
Two Mexico teams finished in the top four of a 24 team slow pitch event Saturday and Sunday. S&S Electric placed second and Hardee's was fourth. Fedital's Stay of Jefferson City won the title and Jamaco's of Columbia finished third.
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Davis Ready But Cards Not So Sure
St Louis Cardinals open a nine game home stand with outfielder Willie Davis claiming readiness to play while GM Bing Devine cites unsettled legal garnishments over alimony as clouding his status. Davis says disputes resolved verbally with his ex wife. club seeks formal written assurance before reinstating him as Red Schoendienst plans rookie Hector Cruz to start in a nationally televised Busch Stadium game.
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