Power play in the NFL Players Association vs Rozelle
Melvin Durslag argues the NFL Players Association seeks to weaken Commissioner Pete Rozelle by opposing league rules and supporting dope use. He notes Rentzel's suspension as a test case that could shift control, urges a manifesto from players, and questions the ethics and credibility of defending narcotics in pro football.
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Rankin Wins LPGA Tourney by Three Strokes in Columbus
Judy Rankin, the No 1 money winner, overcame nerves to win the LPGA Classic in Columbus with a four under par 212. Debbie Austin finished two back after a final round 70, while four players were disqualified for improper relief from wires. Palm er set a course record 66 to share third with several others at 216.
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Jane Blalock
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Jo Ann Prentice
Rene Mondine
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Oneida
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Sandra Spuzich
Shelley Hamlin
Laura Baugh
Donna Young
New Athletic Director Named at C W Post College
GREENVALE New athletic director Bill Ashley will take over September 1 at C W Post College succeeding Dr William Lai who will shift to a full time professorship in health and physical education. Ashley, noted for starring as a 145 pound quarterback in 1928 for Jamaica High School's unbeaten team, hails from a background in athletics.
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N. Y
C W. Post College
Bill
Weasel) Ashley
Jamaica High School
Ashley
William
Buck)Lai
Lai
NCAA to split into three divisions amid SW Louisiana ban
The NCAA recommends expelling Southwestern Louisiana for two years from basketball and four years from postseason play and TV programs after over 100 violations. The plan, set for a Jan convention vote, would replace the traditional divisions with Division I II and III, with 39 national championships overall.
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Jerry Liska
Chicago
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Southwestern Louisiana
NCAA
San Francisco
Vets To Start as Key Rookies Eyeed in NFL Preseason
Cleveland will start veteran leaders while Nick Skorich and Dick Nolan test rookies in the first full weekend of exhibition action at Municipal Stadium. Cleveland quarterback Mike Phipps starts, with Brian Sipe in the second half, while John Brodie opens for San Francisco and Steve Spurrier may enter later.
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Brian Sipe
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Lefear
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Oklahoma
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Ed Beverly
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Southern University
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Cal State-Humboldt
Abe's Takes State Tourney Title At Lake Charles
Abe's of Lake Charles won the Louisiana Fast Pitch Softball Tournament title at Lake Charles over the weekend. Kelly Truckers of Shreveport finished second and will advance with Abe's to the Meridian regional in Oklahoma. Hahn Insurance of Monroe lost its first two games in the double elimination event, while Kelly Truckers beat Public Safety of Shreveport 5 0.
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Kelly Truckers
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Oklahahn Insurance
Monroe
Public Safety
Niekro Throws No Hitter as Braves Blank Padres
Pitching star Phil Niekro of the Braves delivered the first no hit effort of his 11 year career and the season’s first in the National League, guiding Atlanta to a 9 0 win over the San Diego Padres. Oscar Gamble piled five hits in six at bats and four RBIs to lead the Indians to a 4 1 doubleheader sweep over the Milwaukee Brewers.
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San Diego
Giants
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Randy Johnson
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Snead
Johnson
Phil Niekro
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Atlanta
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Oscar Gamble
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Milwaukee Brewers
Strom Breaks Losing Streak At Ten Games
Cleveland pitcher Brent Strom ends a ten game losing streak with a four hit 4-1 win over Milwaukee in game two of a Sunday doubleheader after the Indians took the first game. Other AL results include White Sox twin bill sweep of Texas, Tigers over Yankees, Twins over Royals, Red Sox over Orioles, and A’s over Angels.
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Oscar Gamble
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Tim Johnson
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Cookie Rojas
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Tommy Harper
Boston
Baltimore
Bob Nichols Wins Westchester Title
Bob Nichols wins the Westchester Golf Classic in Harrison after a dramatic 37-hole finish. He ties Bob Murphy with a final nine under par surge, then wins the playoff with a 25-foot birdie on the first extra hole. Weiskopf faltered late, finishing one shot back in a crowded final.
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Bobby Murphy
Harrison, N. Y
Harrison NY
Ohio
Tom Weiskopf
Weiskopf
Nichols
Bob Murphy
Westchester Country Club
Murphy
Dan Sikes
Bert Greene Wins Mississippi Open by Two Strokes
Meridian Mississippi AP reports professional Bert Greene finished two under par with a 70 on Sunday to win the Mississippi Open by two strokes. Greene totaled 208, two ahead of Jackson’s Ken Lindsay who faltered with a bogey and double bogey late. The Colonial Country Club features as host where Greene, a Hattiesburg resident, claimed the $600 top prize.
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Miss
Bert Greene
Greene
Ken Lindsay
Jackson
Lindsay
Colonial Country Club
Hattiesburg
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