Bengals Host Blitzing Lions In Big Preseason Test
Cincinnati 2-0 hosts Detroit 1-2 in a tough exhibition clash as Ken Anderson teams with a fast up front line to handle a blitzing Lions defense. Rookie Archie Griffin and Willie Shelby figure to see action while Steve Owens and Charlie Sanders miss for Detroit.
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Madden Praises Raiders Jets Win But Sees little value
Oakland Raiders beat the New York Jets 41-17 in a preseason contest as John Madden questioned the value of NFL exhibitions. He noted the game was largely decided by halftime and doubted the Jets were ready after a short week. Jets rookie Richard Todd threw for 224 yards.
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Fair Ham Rockettes Open State Softball Tourney With Forfeit Start
The Fair Ham Rockettes defend their title in the Ohio State Women's Softball Tournament opening with a forfeit at Goldman Park. Rain delays loom as 13 games were played last night and finals are slated for tomorrow at 4 45 p.m. Congress Inn defeated Holiday Inn of Akron 25 4, while other results included Cobras 22 Diamonds Cols, and Pacers 4 Merchants Greenville.
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O'Brien Tops 1975 Universal Driving Rating Title
Hall of Fame harness driver Joe O'Brien won the 1975 Universal Driving Rating System title with a 463 percent and received the Jack Schultz memorial trophy at the US Harness Writers dinner in Trevose Pennsylvania. He steered 219 harness horses to victory in 644 starts across North American tracks last year. Keith Linton of Canada finished second and Stanley Dancer of New Jersey third.
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Golfer McGown shoots two 65s at Harder Hall
Port Jefferson NY golfer Jack McGown posted 65 in the morning and 65 in the afternoon in two foursomes at Harder Hall Golf Course in Sebring Florida. He was signed as an assistant pro at Old Westbury Golf and Country Club replacing Jim Delich and may join Ben Roman’s 1977 Sebring golf school staff.
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Stomach illness keeps Oilers from drills ahead of Giants game
The Houston Oilers canceled Friday's afternoon meeting as several players were knocked out by a mild stomach disorder. Quarterback Dan Pastorini, tackle Greg Sampson, cornerback Zeke Moore, and defensive end Albert Burton were absent from the brief morning workout, while others took part despite vomiting and diarrhea symptoms. The Oilers face the New York Giants in an exhibition game Saturday night in the Astrodome.
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Armco Tourney Report
Armco Tourney lists teams and scores across classes C and B with many department names. Entries include Cold Strip Labor 11 over Door No 85 Electric Const 5 and Hamilton Power 12 over Cokers 4, plus multiple shop, mill, and track group matchups.
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Mother’s approval moves CSU Snow junior game date
In Fort Collins Colorado State University junior varsity football learns Snow Junior College requests a one day delay for homecoming. CSU coach Sark Arslanian agrees after being told by Snow’s coach and his son Dave that his mother Verlyn would attend. She grants permission leading to a date change.
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Steelers trade Ex-OSU guard Jim Kregel to Broncos
The Pittsburgh Steelers traded rookie guard Jim Kregel from Ohio State to the Denver Broncos for an undisclosed future draft choice. Kregel, a 6 foot 1 inch, 245 pound lineman, was their 10th round pick in the 1974 NFL draft and spent two seasons in the World Football League.
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Trap winner close to home shines at Grand American
Forrest Collier won the handicap trophy at the Grand American Trapshooting tournament near Vandalia Ohio, shooting a personal high 99 from 22 yards. Ray Stafford of Denver tied 100 straight in the 16 yard event with a 25 competitor deadlock, while Eugene Leoni claimed the doubles crown. Susan Nattrass captured the women’s 16 yard title with 100 and a shootoff over Barbara Renfro.
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Olympic champ leads smallbore after first round at Camp Perry
Two time Olympic champion Lones Wigger scored 792 of 800 with 50 center X rings to top the field at the National Smallbore Rifle Position Championships as 450 shooters vie for the title. Army Lt. William Beard and Lt. Ed ward Etzel Jr. trailed, while Army Capt. Lanny Bassham stayed three points behind the leaders entering final rounds. Baylor prepares for two week break before Texas A&M and Arkansas games.
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Britz Leads Wheeling LPGA with Two-Under 70
Jerilyn Britz shoots a two under par 70 to grab a one shot lead in the Wheeling Ladies Pro Golf Association Classic. She tops veteran Sandra Haynie Donna Caponi Young and Laura Baugh as she credited her luck with a small black book and course analysis.
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Western Hills wins Southern Ohio PGA title in playoff
Cincinnati Western Hills defeats Dale Fetter of Middletown Brown's Run in a sudden death playoff at Muirfield Village after both finish 36 holes at 154. Samborsky wins the playoff on hole six for 600 dollars. Fetter gets 420. James and Gerring tie for third, with 155, and several players coast to Calloway Gardens entry. Chuck Wagner takes senior title.
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Walton junior Wildwood champ clinches junior title
Tim Walton won the Wildwood Junior Championship with a 71 and seized the 15-and-over title beating Steve Macadam by two strokes. Casey Weidner took the 13-14 crown with 86, ahead of Doug Ritter. John Fassler won the 12-and-over with 91, Chad Abney second at 116. Gill Bennett claimed the girls title with 53, Julie Bennett two behind.
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Breezing Irish Kiss wins River Downs featured race
Irish Kiss led by one length at the stretch, pulled away to win by six lengths in the River Downs feature. The mile and 70 yards took 1 46, returning 5.20 to win, 3.20 to place, 3.20 to show. I'm Baffled paid 3.80 and 3.40. Kathy's Pow Wow the show horse at 5.00. Daily double paid 74.80 on 11-1 G.I.'s Girl and Baby Kyle. Crowd 4,325 wagering 381,639 dollars.
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Reds eye all time attendance record on strong finish
The Reds seek to average 40,000 fans per game over their last 26 home games to break baseball's all time attendance mark. They trail the 1962 Dodgers by about 200,000 but have already drawn 1.7 million and sit near 2.0 million with an upcoming 13 game home stand.
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Combs Returns to Tri Count Speedway in Late Model Race
Combs reenters late model action at Tri Count Speedway tonight aiming to end a three week drought. He battles Milford’s Don Lamb who has four wins this season as eleven time winner Bill Green eyes a fourth straight in his division. Time trials start 7 p.m. with racing at 8:30 p.m.
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Latonia Racecard Time Tells Morning Results
Daily racing results from Latonia with placings and payoffs across nine races. Notable finishes include Widow May, Jeb Arrow, Skidoo Wave, and Cindy Coattown with showings and times listed. quinellas and doubles provide exact pools. Entries and pace lines name multiple horses and connections across divisions.
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Steinbrenner Group Buys New York Yankees From CBS
A consortium led by George Steinbrenner of Cleveland completed the purchase of the New York Yankees from CBS on January 3, 1973, signaling a new ownership era for the club.
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