Blanda may end long NFL career with Raiders waiver
Santa Rosa AP George Blanda, longtime NFL scorer and Raiders veteran, was released on waivers amid hints of possible return. Raiders GM Al Davis said a future with the club remains possible and a Friday talk is planned, while Blanda questioned an NFL career at age 48 and a $96,000 contract.
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Braves Roundup Keeps Phils From First Visiting Sweep
The Phils suffered their second loss in nine games as Hank Aaron era era? Henderson homered off Larry Christenson in the second inning to drive in Willie Montanez after an error by Bowa. Niekro improved to 14 9 with a strong night, allowing a hit until Bobby Tolan's fifth inning single. The roundups also noted Halicki and Giants beating the Mets 7 1, and other West and Midwest scores across baseball.
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Owens criticizes subsidized athletic systems in interview
In New York, Jesse Owens argues against national subsidization for Olympic teams, praising American sport structure rooted in schools and colleges. He cites Olga Korbut and Nadia Comaneci as examples of state-driven success and warns against adopting Communist models. He also reflects on Emil Zatopek’s fate and notes his Medal of Freedom award from President Ford.
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Major league scores show multiple matches across leagues
In a busy schedule the American and National Leagues tally results: Boston 8 over California 2. Baltimore 9 beat Oakland 4. Kansas City 2 defeated Cleveland 1. New York 5 edged Minnesota 4 in 19 innings. Detroit 3 beat Chicago 1. Milwaukee 5 fell to Texas 1. Kansas City pitcher Pattin 6-10 faced Boston with Cleveland at 7-6, the only game scheduled.
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Yesterday's Results and Upcoming Games in MLB Standings
Yesterday's scores show Chicago 5, Houston 7 in San Francisco and New York 1, Atlanta 5 with Philadelphia 1 at Pittsburgh 3 and San Diego 0 at Los Angeles 3 with Montreal 1. Upcoming games include Houston versus Chicago with pitchers Richard 14 12 and R Reuschel 11 8 and Philadelphia against Cincinnati with Kant 11 8 and Nolan 11 8.
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Ruling due soon on Delaware grid lottery
A federal judge heard NFL efforts to block Delaware’s proposed Scoreboard football lottery set to begin Sept. 1. NFL objections centered on brand harm and gambling’s image. Delaware argued the game extends existing pools. Judge Stapleton indicated a ruling by Friday on the injunction request.
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Ali Hopes Health Diet Powers Norton Fight
Muhammad Ali tests a diet of health foods and vitamin blends with Dick Gregory in Show Low Arizona en route to his September 28 bout with Ken Norton in New York. Ali weighs 233 pounds two days ago and 224 now while training 4000 feet up in the White Mountains and plans to return to solid foods later.
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