Bradshaw Wins Praise in Pro Debut for Steelers
In a 16-10 loss to the Miami Dolphins, rookie Terry Bradshaw impressed as the Blond Bomber. Steelers coach Chuck Noll praised his arm and potential after Bradshaw completed nine of 19 passes for 92 yards. Bill Cappleman also shined for the Vikings in the Hall of Fame game, though Minnesota fell 14-13 to New Orleans.
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Miami Dolphins
Steelers
NBC
Kansas City
Chiefs
Baltimore Colts
Bradshaw
Louisiana Tech
Chuck Noll
Kent Nix
Terry Hanratty
Terry
Noll
Pittsburgh Steelers
Bill Cappleman
Florida State
Minnesota Vikings
Cappleman
Vikings
New Orleans Saints
Canton
Ohio
JoJe Kapp
Moreoney
Bud Grant
Tom Fears
Saints
Ex Open Links Ring Dead At 60
Johnny Goodman, who won the 1933 U S Open as an amateur and later turned pro, died of a heart attack at age 60 in SOUTH GATE Calif He lived in the Los Angeles suburb for 20 years after appearing on three Walker Cup teams and winning the National Amateur title in 1937 His stance against paid play contrasted with his later professional tour activity and teaching.
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South Gate
Calif
Johnny Goodman
Goodman
Los Angeles
Blalock Wins First LPGA Title in Lady Carling Open
Jane Blalock, starting with $200, ends six-stroke gap to win the Lady Carling Open at 54 holes with a 221 total. Betsy Rawls finishes one shot back as Blalock, 24, celebrates her first tour victory and jokes about dating again after the win. Her round features a hole in one on the 180-yard seventh and a 20-foot downhill par putt at No. 17.
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Atlanta
Jane Blalock
Portsmouth
N. H
Miss Blalock
Betsy Rawls
LPGA
Local swimmers win ribbons at Ohio AAU Class A Meet
Cincinnati hosts a three day Ohio AAU Class A swimming meet at Keating Natatorium. Middletown’s Dayton Dolphins earn multiple top finishes led by Amy Douglas in 10 and under events and relay teams placing in the 200 meter medley and freestyle relays. Patty Hudson and Tim Hensey also claim ribbons in their races.
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Cincinnati
Keating Natatorium
Middletown
Dayton Dolphins
Amy Douglas
Ann Faris
Holly Hensey
Miss Douglas
Hensey
Faris
Patty Hudson
Tim Hensey
Dave Moore
Don Faris
Turner Golfers Sweep Father Son Best Ball Trophy at Brown's Run
Dr E R Turner and son John captured the Father Son Best Ball at Brown's Run CC with a 71. Turner and son Bob tied for second at 75 with Bill Johnson and son Al. Walter and Tom Jandel posted best net 60, ahead of Risner and Farmer pairs. Eisemenger won weekend handicap action with 66. John Bauer led Class A gross 74. Ted Martin net 68. Pardenner 81 best Class B gross. Gibbs Warren 69 net. Bailey led Class C with 86. McClure Billman Sr net 71.
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E. R. Turner
John
Brown's Run Country Club
Dr. Turner
Bob
Bill Johnson
Walter
Tom Jandel
G.E
Jerry Risner
Bus
Fred Farmer
C. H. Eisemenger
Brown
John Bauer
Ted Martin
Bill Barnes
Harry Holiday
Milt Stork
Paul Pardenner
John Gibbs
Ned Warren
William Bailey
G. H. McClure
B. D. Billman Sr
Latonia Race Course Entries Roundup
Latonia Race Course card lists entries for nine races plus an overtime race. Notable entrants include Holly's Joy and Demon The Kid in the first race, Six Bits and Forest Ranger in the second, and Suprise Byrd Aurora Borealis and Artistic Wick in the third.
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Holly's Joy
Royal Baron
Gus Martin
Miss Harriet Stone
Marian Heels
Polly's Rose
My Shannondon
Barbara Demon
Demon the Kid
Six Bits
Loud and Clear
Forest Ranger
Deanna Volo
Josedal Valiant
Eppa Girl
Emmy Spirit
Calico Joe
June Wayne
Suprise Byrd
Aurora Borealis
Andy Chuck
Artistic Wick
Heaven
Robin's Gee Gee
Shane Reel
Lori
Double Creed
Ginger G
Dark Diller
Chietland
Irish Wil
Parker K
Petite’s Pride
Rudy Adams
Aston Direct
Mae Spangier
Damita Rose
Sonny G
Doctor C
Scotch Ricky
Mitzie Knight
Shanty’s Son
Hurry Home
Kingery Express
Smokey Painter
Sophisticated Gal
Sunny Money
Success Angel
Charming Lad
Masque Major
Alpine Byrd
Myrtie
Vickie
Connie Cole
Lonesome Road
Miss Pittyat
Ripper Melody
Missile Tom Sayre
Jenaine Senator
Stormy Chipper
Shirley
Cathy Worthy
Denver boxer Ron Lyle released from prison in 1969
Ron Lyle of Denver, the 1970 National AAU heavyweight boxing champion, was freed from Colorado Penitentiary in November 1969 after serving over seven years for manslaughter following a fatal gang fight shooting. He vowed to go straight.
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Ron Lyle
Denver
Colorado
Shoemaker Reaches 6000 Wins Amid Stampeding Fans
Del Mar California AP Bill Shoemaker rode his 6000th winner closing a 5,999 mark to a standing ovation as fans booed earlier. He then won race nine aboard Shining Count to reach 6000 career victories, within 32 of Johnny Longden's all time record. He signed autographs for minutes and praised the achievement.
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Shining Count
Johnny Longden
Shoemaker
Derr Wins big In Small Time
Auto racing veteran Ernie Derr remains a dominant force with over 350 career wins in 25 years while Jim Paschal achieves big time success on South's ovals. Recent races include a 50-lap Burlington setback for Derr and a NASCAR rule requiring a fuel-limiting plate under carburetors to curb speeds.
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Bloys
Britt
Ernie Derr
Indianapolis
Darlington
Daytona Beach
Jim Paschal
Daytona
Paschal
Javelin
Mustang
David Pearson
Dover
Del
Derr
Midwest
Burlington
Iowa
Fred Horn
Nascar
Bill France
Professional Drivers Association
Gibbons Earns MVP Honors At Legion Post Awards
Eddie Gibbons, former Middletown High athlete, was named MVP of Legion Post 231 baseball for the season and also won the batting title and Rookie of the Year at the awards dinner. He was chosen by manager Bruce Domineck to captain the 1971 team. Bob Barrett, ex Fenwick High ace, won most outstanding pitcher with four wins 55 strikeouts and a 3.47 ERA.
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Middletown High
Eddie Gibbons
Legion Post
Gibbons
Bruce Domineck
Bob Barrett
Fenwick High
Roche dethrones Laver to win U S Pro Tennis title
Tony Roche of Australia defeated Rod Laver 3-6 6-4 14 6-2 6-2 in Longwood for the $50,000 U S Pro crown. Roche earned $12,000, while Laver received $6,000 to boost his year total beyond $124,000.
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Brookline, Mass
Tony Roche
Australia
U.S
Rod Laver
Roche
Laver
Longwood
Tony
Rocha
TCS Resets Tithe Chase At Tri County Speedway
Westchester report on the 100 lap United States Half Mile Dirt Track Championship at Tri County Speedway shows rain postponement on race night. The event, featuring top late model stock car drivers, was rescheduled for August 23.
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Derr
International Motor Contest Association
Kingsport
Tenn
Winston-Salem
N.C
Michigan ‘International Speedway
Jackson
Westchester
United States
Tri-County Speedway
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