O J Simpson Debuts as Bills Fall to Lions in Exhibition
O J Simpson, USC Heisman winner, played his first pro game for Buffalo as Detroit beat the Bills 24 12. Simpson rushed four times for 19 yards and had one reception while Artie Taylor stood out for Detroit with a 48 yard TD run. The Colts also beat the Oilers 32 29 on a late 58 yard pass from Morrall to Willie Richardson.
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Jose's Homer Lifts Indians In 12th In Anaheim
Jose Cardenal slugged a 12th inning homer to power the Cleveland Indians to a 2 1 victory over the California Angels in Anaheim. Ron Law earned the win in relief, while Angels left runners on base and Rudy May allowed only three hits through nine.
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Krausse Sets Sights On Home Run Record After Four Hitter
Reggie Jackson homered as Lew Krausse pitched a four hitter and hit his fourth homer of the season to lift the Oakland Athletics past the Detroit Tigers 4 0. Krausse, 7-5, aims to match Wes Farrell's 1931 pitcher homer record of nine while Lolich suffers the loss. Other games saw Baltimore, Minnesota, New York, and Cleveland win, with Boston Kansas City rainout and NL results including Philadelphia over Houston and Los Angeles over Montreal.
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Palmer Inspires Tourney Leader in Dayton
In Dayton Ohio PGA leader Ray Floyd rides a 36 hole 135 total to the top as Arnie Palmer's absence is felt. Gary Player and Don Bies set course records while Bies rebounds from a first hole double bogey to post 64 and join the chase two behind Floyd.
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MLB Standings and Results From Friday Games
National and American league scores and standings include Detroit over Oakland 4-0 and Baltimore over Seattle 2-1. Rain forced postponements at Boston Kansas City and San Diego New York.
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Arnie Drops Pros Glad The PGA Operates Under Self Preservation Law
The article compares PGA players to baseball players, stating both groups act under a law of self preservation that governs behavior to protect themselves on the course and field. It emphasizes equal scrutiny of pros across sports.
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Musial Retires Sparks Tributes from Peers and Fans
Tributes flowed as Stan Musial quit playing professionally and colleagues praised him as a great person and player. Even rival pitchers softened, noting the retirement marks significant end in baseball era.
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Norwalk High football opens with 64 hopefuls at drills
Truckers make contact as 64 Norwalk High School football hopefuls attend the season’s first drills. Coach Leonard Hardman praised the spirit and early work while noting hard hits lie ahead. Two daily practice blocks run through next Friday’s cookout at Whitney Field, then a scrimmage on Saturday August 24.
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