Maddox to see action as Skins face Bengals in Hall of Fame game
Washington plays Cincinnati in Canton to open exhibition season with Kilmer starting and others competing for spots. Several veterans sit out while rookies and young backs eye roles on offense and defense. Final roster decisions loom as cuts approach.
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Rozelle Cancels Bryant Trade for Lions First Round Pick
NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle canceled the disputed order sending Cullen Bryant to Detroit. Bryant will remain with the Rams, while the Lions receive a first round 1976 draft pick. The change follows legal challenges to the Rozelle Rule amid ongoing NFL labor disputes and related lawsuits.
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Baseball League Leaders and Standings Highlights
Player stats from multiple leagues noted with batting averages and totals for 250 at bats. Key names include Madlock Chi and Cash Phi leading batting, Luzinski Phi with 26 homers, Lopes LA with 44 steals, and Seaver NY with 149 strikeouts. Pitching leaders feature Hrabosky StL and Gullett Cin among top win totals and ERAs.
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County Teams Set for Funkhouser Tournament in Hagerstown
Three county squads compete in the Funkhouser Tournament at Funkhouser Field Hagerstown next week. The Marva 14 year old all stars join Carroll Frederick league Southern and Northern teams with games Monday through Wednesday against Hancock Pasadena Cumberland and other area squads. Coaches Tom House and Doug Zittle lead the Marva club featuring Dalton Lawson Randy House Greg Shipley and several others.
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Frederick Steeplechasers Run-For-Your-Life Race Winners
Brent Ayer won the two mile Run-For-Your-Life in 10:46 at FCC in 80 degree heat. Lucas finished second in 10:52 and Perry Baker third in 10:58. Colleen Desmond led women with 13:39, followed by Leilani Drayer 14:07 and Daphne Carey 14:15.
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WEL season opens with new faces and high hopes
The World Football League launches its second season with revamped teams and funding. Willie Wood debuts as Bell head coach in Philadelphia against the Hawaiians, Abe Gibron coaches Chicago Winds in Birmingham, and the Memphis Southmen prepare at home for Jacksonville. Shreveport visits San Antonio, and Portland battles Southern California as the league aims to clash with the NFL on weekends. Calvin Hill opens for the Haaiians in Philadelphia as Wood hopes for a landmark win.
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NECA Wins National Title In Little League Final
NECA defeated the Optimists 12 to 7 to capture the National Little League playoff title. Jay Walsh had three hits, while Brian Atkinson and Tom Disque homered and drove in three runs apiece. Rob Wolfe and Larry James also homered for the losers as Wolfe added two hits.
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