Rams fire George Allen in midseason call
In Los Angeles George Allen says the Rams did not give him a fair chance and Carroll Rosenbloom agrees. Interviews quote Allen blaming lack of full control and Rosenbloom citing health concerns and mixed signals over his intensity and dual roles as key factors in the surprise dismissal.
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NFL and AFL-style Football Roster Shakeups Across Teams
Multiple teams announced waivers trades and cut downs affecting rookies veterans and draft picks. Chicago released eight rookies including Herman Jones and Mike Ulmer while Dallas traded kicker Efren Herrera and cut several players. Detroit picked up Bill Gay from USC in a swap with Denver as other rosters shifted. Green Bay Houston and New Orleans waived or released veterans and several rookies. New England sent Bob McKay to Detroit for Jim Mitchell. St Louis San Diego Seattle and Tampa Bay made additional moves including IR placements and waivers. Baseball notes include Chicago Iowa and Kansas City roster adjustments and George Brett activity.
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Herman Jones
Ben Zambiasi
Mark Bailey
Ceaser Douglas
Gary Forystek
John Howard
Mike Ulmer
Edgar Wilson
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Ove Johansson
Homer Butler
Donnie Fechtman
Gene Washington
Louis Green
Tim Young
Ken Culbertson
Joe Morteno
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Bill Gay
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Jerry Reese
Herb Christopher
Rick Ennis
Jim Snnkeris
Richard White
Travis McCord
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Milton Carter
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Greg Hatton
Art Phillips
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Malcolm Hunter
Mike Deutsch
James Hall
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Bob McKay
Jim Mitchell
New Orleans
Craig Cassidy
Chris Matthiesen
Mike Rieker
Richard Carter
James Storey
Tim Gibbons
Pittsburgh
Dave LaCrosse
Frank Collins
Larry McCartney
Brad Wagner
Bobby Thompson
Merritt Kersey
St. Louis
Dan Brown
Tim Black
Anthony Evans
Ron Mabra
Craig Phalen
Ron Baker
Anthony Clay
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Bob Rush
Steve Midbee
Frank Stephens
Rich Sorenson
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Carl van Valkenberg
Rob Stewart
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College grants for local athletes Kolotka and Lestina
1978 Braidwood Reed-Custer High School graduates Chuck Kolotka and Joe Lestina have earned college baseball grants. Kolotka will pitch for Northern Illinois University, a Division I program in the Mid-America Conference, while Lestina will play first base for Northwest Missouri State. Both players received praise from Reed-Custer Athletic Director Joe Cougill, who noted strong programs and returning players.
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Cubs power past Braves for 13-7 win in Chicago
Cubs surge to 16 hits and 13 runs as Dave Kingman drives three doubles and three RBIs. Mike Vail, Jerry White, and Manny Trillo also contribute multiple hits while Bob Horner and Gary Matthews lead Atlanta with homers in windy conditions. Braves shrug off pitching woes as Pittsburgh defeats Cincinnati and Houston shuts out St Louis.
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Jeff Burroughs
Bob Horner
Dave Roberts
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Rangers edge Sox as Hunter stays hopeful about playoffs
Arlington victory over the Chicago White Sox gives Texas a five-game win streak and puts them five games out of first after a volatile stretch. Hunter, cautiously optimistic, joked about October matchups while praising the club’s late run and improved one-run results. New York beat Baltimore 4-1, Milwaukee edged Boston 4-3, Detroit crushed Kansas City 11-2, and Cleveland edged Minnesota 4-3.
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Oilers Lose Pas torini to thigh injury in exhibition loss
Houston Oilers drop 28-10 to Philadelphia as starting quarterback Dan Pastorini suffers a pulled thigh and is out two weeks. Billy White Shoes Johnson returns from holdout, Earl Campbell scores the Oilers' only TD. Eagles' Ron Jaworski throws for 123 yards and a TD, John Walton adds two scores.
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Minooka Fun Runs winners clock 24 25 for two man relay
John McCleland and Jim Hansen of Minooka won the two man four mile relay in 24 25 at Minooka Elementary School grounds. A close double tie for predicting times saw Larry Grote and Ed Horvat finish 28 58 and Chris Kiernan and Dan Winterbottom finish 29 32. The final fun run will be Monday with awards for best time and closest prediction.
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Jim Hansen
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Larry Grote
Ed Horvat
Chris Kiernan
Dan Winterbottom
Ric Coop
Minooka seeks cheerleaders for 1978 79 squads
Minooka Community High School invites candidates for football basketball wrestling and mascot roles to report for practice at 2 p.m. August 28. Practices run August 29 through September 5. Tryouts are September 6 at 4 15 p.m. Eligibility requires parental permission and insurance, plus attendance at five practices and the tryout.
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Free hearing tests at First United Methodist Church Morris Ill
Beltone specialists offer free electronic hearing tests at First United Methodist Church 118 W. Jackson Morris IL Friday Aug 18 2 to 5 pm. Tests accessible to anyone with hearing trouble. Call Beltone 1 726 8674 for in home appointment if needed.
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Bears waive eight rookies in roster cutdown
The Chicago Bears announced waivers on eight rookies including seventh round pick Herm Jones from Ohio State and 10th round choice Bi Zambiasi from Georgia. Also cut were Mark Bailey Northwestern Deas Douglas Illinois Wesleyan Gary Forest Notre Dame John Howard Tex Southern Mik Ulmer Doane Edgar Wilse Michigan State, trimming the roster to 61.
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Michigan State
Taiwanese favorites win Little League World Series opener
Taiwan’s Yung Kung blasts Burban Illinois 13 to 1 in the opening game as Queens Village New York defeats Canada 9 to 6. Eight teams entered the double elimination tournament. play continues through August 19 with weather delays possible as a champion is crowned.
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Important Morris High Freshman Football Meeting Tonight
An important meeting for Morris High freshman football players and their parents is set for 6 p.m. today at the MCHS boys gym. Athletic Director Dick Anderson announced the gathering to discuss the season and expectations.
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Softball Schedule For Tuesday Through Sunday
Schedule lists matchups by day and time across six venues. Teams include Minooka Bonanza Shock's Norm's Weppler's Prombo Norther Petrochemical Mortgage Inn Cabaret Newark Murphy's Steele's and others with proposed pairings across Tuesday Wednesday Friday Sunday.
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