Bengals to start serious push in preseason clash
In Cincinnati, the Bears and Bengals eye their first wins as both teams, featuring rookie lineups, aim to snap winless starts. Walter Payton may see limited action for Chicago while Cincinnati plans to platoon tight ends and cope without Isaac Curtis.
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Grich sets fielding mark as Bosox rally past Angels
Bobby Grich at second base tied a major league record with five errors this season while Milwaukee, Detroit, Minnesota, Chicago, and Milwaukee's win streaks highlight a day of notable baseball. The Red Sox beat the Angels 8 46 and 8 6, with late runs securing victory. Ralph Garr fueled Chicago’s 4 2 win over Texas as Ken Kravec and Ervin LaGrow combined on a four hit effort. Detroit’s Steve Kemp drove in six as the Tigers beat the Indians 9 5, and Minnesota’s Dan Ford delivered a 10th inning winner against Kansas City.
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Whitworth Post tied for lead at Lady Stroh's Open
Dearborn Mich AP Whitworth and Post share the lead after a 69 as the 72 hole Lady Stroh's Open progresses at Dearborn Country Club. Post, a former LPGA champion, and Whitworth, with 79 career LPGA wins, hold a one stroke edge over Roberts and Miller while Hayes Massey are at 71. The field of 102 pros and six amateurs faces a cut to the low 70 and ties after today’s round.
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Middletown Miami University tennis class has openings
Intermediate tennis class at Middletown Campus runs Mondays from 6 to 7 30 p m for seven weeks taught by Charles Rice. The course began this Monday but vacancies remain and enrollment is easy. Call the Continuing Education Office at 424 4444 for more details.
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London Fog Captures Alumni Prep Feature at River Downs
London Fog the No 2 betting choice took charge in the stretch and won the $6,000 Alumni Prep feature at River Downs with jockey Richard Morgan aboard. The horse completed the mile and 70 yards in 1:42 2-5 returning payouts of 5 80, 4.00 and 2.80.
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Nicklaus Chases Leader in Westchester Golf Classic
Jack Nicklaus sits two behind leader Barry Jaeckel after a 67 at Westchester Country Club. Jim Albus, Don January, Rex Caldwell, Ed Sabo, Alan Pate and Jay Haas at 67 share third. John Mahaffey shoots 68 challenging for a third straight title. Andy North and Tom Watson card 70 and 72 respectively as weather-damaged greens shape the field.
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Pro Sports Moves Across MLB NFL NBA and More
League level shuffles include Royals optioning Joe Zdeb to Omaha and Braves placing Biff Pocoroba on the 2 day DL while promoting Bruce Benedict. NBA Bucks sign Otis Howard. Bears sign Travis McCord and waive Golub, Broncos waive Mortenson and Peters, Lions retire Bob McKay and add Kyle Davis. Packers waive Don Hansen and acquire Gordon Bell. Chiefs sign Rod Broadway, Patriots release Birney Dickinson and Christie. Jets trade Rich Caster to Oilers for undisclosed future picks.
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Tennis briefs from Cleveland and Stowe Grand Prix action
Second seed Dick Stockton defeated Tim Wilkison 6-4 7-2 in a tiebreaker to close their round. John Yuill fell to Peter Feig 6-2 4-6 6-3. In Stowe, Eliot Teltscher beat Harold Solomon 6-2 5-7 6-2 to reach the semifinals, with Connors advancing to the QF 6-4 6-1 over Ferdie Taygan.
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Baseball Commissioner Bowie Kuhn’s pay hike approved
In St. Louis MLB owners and general managers boosted Baseball Commissioner Bowie Kuhn’s salary from 150000 to 200000 per year with a planned rise to 250000 in a year. The decision comes a year after owners sought Kuhn’s ouster amid uncertainty about his job.
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Cavs Open NBA Season vs Celtics in Boston
The Cleveland Cavaliers begin their eighth NBA season on October 13 with a road game against the Boston Celtics in Boston. Their first home game follows on October 17 against the Los Angeles Lakers in Cleveland.
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Rams' Peacock sidelined after knee injury
Los Angeles fullback Elvis Peacock, the No. 1 draft pick from Oklahoma, will miss six to eight weeks with torn knee ligaments after the Rams 26-7 win over Seattle. A team spokesman disclosed the update Thursday night.
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Tarkenton Returns Tests Shula's Dolphins Interest
Vikings star Fran Tarkenton, back from a broken leg, faces Miami in a national preseason game and will test his mobility against Don Shula’s defense. Baumhower also returns from knee surgery as the Dolphins prep for the season opening.
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Vikings invite from Los Angeles to move in 1980
Minnesota Vikings President Max Winter says officials from the Los Angeles Coliseum approached him about relocating the Vikings there if the Rams move to Anaheim in 1980. Winter rejects the idea unless a suitable stadium is built and criticizes a stadium commission member favoring a New England type design.
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Herrera not pleased with Seahawk pad
Seattle AP The agent for Efren Herrera proposes the Seahawks trade the placekicker after contract talks with Dallas broke down. Bucky Way says negotiations failed and a trade is best for all, while Seahawks GM John Thompson says a trade is not their intention. Herrera, 26, enters his fourth NFL season after a swap with Dallas for an undisclosed draft choice. He sought $8,000 from the Cowboys, double his 1977 salary.
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