Retiring Grier Promotes Peace Among Races In NFL
Grier 287 pounds, a 11 season veteran, retires to pursue show business and work for harmony among races. McDowell, a Dolphins draftee, reported weighing 350 pounds and faces status decisions. Cowboys acquire Mike Clark from Steelers to fill Villanueva vacancy. Richardson quits Falcons over pay guarantee. Randall leaves Jets camp. Bears threaten fines for absences by Johnson and Lyle. Pettibon may be traded for Saints first pick.
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Detroit's late rally seals 6th straight win over Washington
Detroit offense dormant until two pinch-hitters spark a comeback. McLain earns 18th win as Tigers stretch AL lead to six games after beating Washington 6 4. Key moments include four walks and two pinch hits to set up the winning run.
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Giants Beat Cubs on McCovey's 10th-Inning Home Run
Willie McCovey slugged his 24th homer with two outs in the 10th to power the Giants to a 4-3 win over the Chicago Cubs. Juan Marichal pitched all nine innings, allowing five singles and earning his 8th victory against four losses.
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Midwest League Scorecard Rain Postponements Report
Quincy defeats Appleton 5 to 1 in a Midwest League game. Clinton at Dubuque and Cedar Rapids at Waterloo postponed by rain. Quad Cities at Burlington and Decatur at Wisconsin Rapids also postponed due to rain.
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Trouble Brews Between Pro Tennis Men and Rules Makers
New York, RP. Robert Kelleher, USLTA president, warns of a civil war between pro promoters and governing tennis bodies. He suggests pros may need a governing body similar to the PGA, noting battles over purses, voice, and tournament direction at Wimbledon and other opens. He compares tennis to golf where pro players lack a central governing group and far behind in stature and earnings.
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McCovey Guides Giants Past Cubs In 10th Inning
Willie McCovey, after a knee exam in Los Angeles, returned to San Francisco and collected four hits including a two out 10th inning homer that powered the Giants to a 4-3 win over the Cubs. Juan Marichal improved to 18-2 with seven strong innings, allowing five singles. The victory paced Cincinnati, St Louis, New York, and Los Angeles in pursuit of division momentum as other NL games produced fifth straight Reds win, Mets and Dodgers behind late rallies.
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Bonavena Hand Injury Spurs Bout Postponement
Dr Marvin Goldberg said Oscar Bonavena injured his right hand in training forcing the postponement of the August 3 Buenos Aires bout with Leotis Martin. The fight was rescheduled for September 7. Other Thursday games included Detroit at Washington New York at Atlanta Cincinnati at Pittsburgh Philadelphia at St Louis.
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