Starr Not Ready To Quit But Faces Packers Rebuild
New York. Bart Starr, 35, denies retirement and heads to Green Bay summer camp amid Packers’ upheaval. Lombardi’s departure, plus losses of Kramer Skanski Gregg and Thurston, leave Starr optimistic yet aware of a tough rebuilding season after a 6 7 1 record.
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Frank Howard hits 31st and 32nd homers for Senators
Reggie Jackson and Frank Howard race toward 60 home runs as Howard hits his 31st and 32nd of the season to power the Washington Senators past the Cleveland Indians 7 to 2. The slugger remains in striking distance of Babe Ruth’s 1927 pace.
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Sox tighten grip in pennant chase with 7 2 win over Detroit
In a busy MLB day the Red Sox beat Detroit 7 2 as Boston moved within a half game of Detroit in the East. Angels pitcher Messersmith allowed four hits and Leo Rodriguez hit a two run homer in the fourth. Casey Cox tossed perfect relief for 2 13 innings.
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Norwalk To Still Hold Huron County Slow-Pitch Tourney
Norwalk will host the Huron County Slow-Pitch tournament at McGuan Park starting Friday after district officials confirmed the event. The 22-team double elimination tourney will feature at least 42 games with venues shifting due to field and safety concerns.
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Keys to donate at least 15000 yearly to NFL pension fund
Brady Keys, retiring defensive back and former Steelers, Vikings, and Cardinals player, will donate a minimum of $15,000 per year to the NFL players pension fund. He cited owing the league and plans to focus on his All-Pro Chicken Co. take-out chain after leaving football.
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Browns Sign Four Veterans to 1969 Contracts
The Cleveland Browns announced the signing of 1969 contracts for four veterans Erich Barnes Charley Harraway John Demarne and Carl Ward. Barnes a 12 year NFL veteran with 39 career interceptions ranks fourth among active players in picks.
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Ohio Golf Tourney Opens Amid Waterlogged Sylvania Course
A 208-player field including defending champion Bob Lewis of Warren teed off in the 63rd Ohio Golf Association Tournament at Sylvania Country Club after weekend storms left holes waterlogged. Weather delays and rain threats shortened practice but officials hoped at least 15 holes could be played in the first two days as the event advances to a 72-hole format with former champions like Fritz Schmidt and Tony Blum among the entrants.
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Western Division opens state semi pro baseball tourney
Ten teams compete in the Western Division eliminations starting Saturday with defending champion Gomer and host Ottawa among entrants. Ottawa faces Galion in the opening day four games while Mansfield Farmers Bank meets Kenton Reds and Columbus Shade Link faces Lima Bradford Center. Delphos vs Piqua also features.
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Indians weigh front office revamp under Alvin Dark
Vernon Stouffer and Gabe Paul discuss a plan to give Alvin Dark control over player development from minors to the majors as part of a front office reorganization. Dark holds a five year contract and there are rumors of a rift and possible resignations, which the principals deny.
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Aaron Slams 532nd as Braves Top Dodgers 5 2 in NL race
Aaron hit his 532nd career homer to power the Atlanta Braves to a 5-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. The win moved Atlanta one and a half games ahead in the NL West chase. Stone earned his ninth win. Lefebvre and Russell homered for the Braves.
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