Tarkenton Passes Pro Bowl Shot for a Third Time
Frank Tarkenton faced a Super Bowl loss and then declined the Pro Bowl citing a knee injury. Critics say he should have appeared, even on crutches, to show leadership while he remains the NFL’s premier passer in attempts completions and yardage.
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Akron weightlifter Pursues Mr America Dream
Greg McCall of Akron aims for Mr America after taking up body posing about a year ago. He has earned local titles like Most Muscular Best Pose and Best Chest while training daily on a vegetarian diet fueled by vitamins. He seeks sponsors to support broader competition across the country.
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Foreman Tames Agosto In Pensacola Stop
George Foreman knocked down Pedro Agosto five times and stopped him in the fourth round in Pensacola. Foreman said his body punches were stronger and he fought to improve his chances against Muhammad Ali. Agosto, a Puerto Rican maintenance worker, said he did his best before about 3,000 fans and a national TV audience.
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NFL talks seek issues in New Orleans bargaining session
In New Orleans NFL owners and players union representatives met to end a three year dispute over a new contract. Ed Garvey said the aim is to identify and mirror the core issues before departing. Players on hand included Len House Gene Uw Doug Van Horne and others from Washington Oakland and New York.
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Johnny Bench Corrects Fan On World Series Steals
Johnny Bench of the Cincinnati Reds told an admirer he allowed two stolen bases in 23 World Series games recounting Matty Alou in 1972 and Mickey Rivers of the Yankees. A box score check confirms Bench has caught seven baserunners trying to steal in 23 World Series games.
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Connors Reclaims No 1 Ranking In USTA Late 1970s
Jimmy Connors ranked No 1 in the United States Tennis Association men’s singles list. He secured 12 tournament wins including the U.S. Open during 1976 and regains the No 1 spot he held in 1973 and 1974.
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K CyO results highlight tense youth basketball scores
In K CYO action the Girls Bullets defeated Hawks 28 to 13 while Knicks beat Rockets 20 to 15. 5 6 grade Standouts Mustangs 16 Suns 13 Covaurs 25 Jazz 17 Jeers 41 Sonics 33 7 8 grade Roadrunners 31 Celtics 30 Mustangs 32 Vikings 28 in overtime.
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Hockey standings update from Monday games
Birmingham 6 Indianapolis 2. Winnipeg 10 Calgary 5. Houston unknown. San Diego 3 Edmonton 9. Phoenix game listed but no result. No games scheduled for Monday.
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Christian High Closes Week With 7-6 Mark After Dayton Christian Loss
Christian High enters this week with a 7-6 record following a 67-46 defeat by Dayton Christian at Manchester Middle School. Pete Combs led the losers with 14 points.
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Houston Aeros surge to West lead with 5 3 win over San Diego
Houston built first period offense to beat San Diego 5 3 and seize first place in WHA West. Coach Bill Dineen credited return of key players Mark Howe and Morris Lukowich as Houston improved, while San Diego lamented injuries. Other WHA results featured Winnipeg 10 Calgary 5 and Edmonton 6 Phoenix 2 with notable performances.
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Kalamazoo and Columbus battle to 2 2 tie in IHL
IHL action sees Kalamazoo and Columbus tie 2-2 as Kalamazoo leads North and Columbus tops South. Flint beats Dayton 9-1. Toledo defeats Fort Wayne 2-1. Saginaw edges Muskegon 4-3. Jim Koleff nets three goals for the Generals.
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World and Olympic speed skating and racing briefs
Storholt sets 500m world record in 39.54 on the 500. Klammer wins downhill and Stenmark takes slalom as World Cup standings show Klammer leading Stenmark. Caldwell tops 30 km at National Cross Country. Hull undergoes tendon surgery and faces three weeks out. Reutemann wins Grand Prix of Brazil to gain sole lead in Formula One standings. McKenzie dies at 56 and Bowerman dies at 35 in separate notices.
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Clements Wins Grid Letter at Wilmington College
Middletown resident Larry Clements was awarded a varsity letter as part of Wilmington College’s football team. He contributed to a 5-3-1 season and a runner-up finish in the Hoosier Buckeye Conference.
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