Baseball Owners Air Future of Senators
The American League owners met to discuss the Washington Senators future and owner Bob Short who says he lost 3 million since 1968. Talks with Commissioner Bowie Kuhn and Joe Cronin center on moving the club or keeping it in Washington. Short hints he may not be the owner after the meeting. bids and interest from Danzansky Greenberg Veeck and a Texas group are noted. Ted Williams era attendance figures are cited as context.
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Nixon Leans to Keeping Washington in Major League Baseball
President Nixon urged that Washington keep a major league baseball team, calling the city a good port town and noting its tradition with the Senators. He praised local interest and emphasized the potential of young players while acknowledging the franchise's financial distress and possible relocation to Dallas Fort Worth.
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Devine Injured In Packers Debut As Giants Edge Packers
Green Bay coach Dan Devine broke two bones in his lower left leg during a pileup as New York Giants upset the Packers 42 40. Devine, hospital bound, saw game action limited, while starting DT Mike McCoy injured his knee and may miss a game.
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Frederick Golfers Win Tri-State Match Against Hubs Indians
Frederick High Cadets defeated North Hagerstown Hubs and Waynesboro Indians in a Tri-State Golf Match at Hagerstown. Cadets won 1244 to 5 against North Hagerstown and 11 to 6 against Waynesboro. Dave Warner was low medalist with 84 and Dean Wheeler added 54 points. Warner, Wheeler, and Randy Weinberg each posted a shutout over an opponent.
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Orioles Rally Tops Yankees in Ninth to Nudge Toward Title
Bobby Grich delivered a two run single as Baltimore scored five in the ninth to beat New York 8 4. Boog Powell started the rally with a double and John Ellis misplayed a grounder allowing the tying run. Frank Robinson and Merv Rettenmund added key RBIs as Baltimore closed within five of the AL East with Detroit’s results uncertain.
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Frank Robinson
Vikings Edge Lions 16-13 in televised clash
Detroit's Lem Barney fumbled on the Lions 20 yard line with 9 13 left, setting up Karl Kassulke's nine yard field goal. Area Cox then added the late kick giving Minnesota the victory over Detroit in a nationally televised game.
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Giants Struggle To Hold Lead In Hard-Fought West Race
In San Francisco, the Giants face the Astrodome jinx as they travel to Houston to open a series. Manager Charlie Fox warns against overtime losses and late-inning mistakes after a 2-1 12-inning setback and a 5-4 loss at Houston. The team holds a 14 game edge over the Dodgers despite a 12 of 15 slump.
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Umpire Tony Venzon Dies in Pittsburgh
Major league umpire Anthony Tony Venzon died after heart surgery at Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh. He was 56 and had been hospitalized September 7 following his assignment to the Pirates Cubs series.
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Duke’s Ernie Jackson Back Of The Week For Second Time
Ernie Jackson of Duke was named Atlantic Coast Conference defensive back of the week for the second straight week by the Atlantic Coast Sports Writers Association. The senior from Hopkins, South Carolina, helped Duke beat South Carolina 28 to 12, following a 12 to 6 opening win over Florida. Ed Bradley of Wake Forest won the lineman honor.
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Stanford Player Charges Drugs Used in Rose Bowl
A Look Magazine piece quotes Stanford player Tim McClure alleging amphetamine use by Rose Bowl participants without coach John Ralston's knowledge. He criticizes football as a business and recounts locker room practices, trainer refusals, and team pressures. Stanford athletics director Chuck Taylor responds noting the article reflects one opinion with unverified points.
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Catoctin Seeks Booter Comeback After Losing Season
Catoctin soccer coach George Kuhn brings back seven players from a 2-5-2 year and adds ten from the junior varsity, aiming for a stronger season. Veteran forward Bob Flory leads returnees alongside Joe Tyler, a varsity rookie scoring 14 junior varsity goals. Newcomers include Gene Stirley Dan Shapiro John Eyler Brian Wilbiar and Bob Henke with sophomores Steve Hermes Keith Valentine Jim Saylor and Dick Love to bolster depth. The Cougars open today vs Francis Scott Key in varsity action.
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Dan Shapiro
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Steve Hermes
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Dick Love
Tyler
Cougars
Francis Scott Key
Phillips Hurt Toe After Texas Victory
Texas quarterback Cddie Phillips on crutches with a bruised swollen toe after the 23 10 win over UCLA. A spokesman said he hurt the toe in Saturdays game and may miss the conference opener at home against Texas Tech. He also has a slight leg muscle pull but rushed for 142 yards against the Bruins.
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