Players Stand United as NFL Strikes For Pension Benefits
In a near unanimous show of support 99 percent of NFL players backed the players association strike over pension terms. Only Mike Curtis of the Colts and eight others of 1,300 on 26 teams crossed in as camps opened, shocking owners led by Browns owner Art Modell who warned against a pension driven walkout.
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Hargan Delivers Fourth Straight Victory In Twins Win
Cleveland Indians pitcher Steve Hargan worked 7 2/3 innings of hitless relief as Minnesota Twins finally broke through on a two run eighth inning error and a bloop single by George Mitterwald. Vada Pinson homered to back Hargan who earned his fourth straight win since July 16. Pinson later twisted his ankle while attempting to field the eighth inning hit.
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Roy Foster
Brant Alyea
Barman Seitz Clinches Senior Division Title With 10-3 Win
Barman & Seitz clinched the senior division championship by defeating Bleile's 10-3. The win improved their season record to 11-1 while Bleile's sits at 2-12. In the junior division, the Cubs routed Saginaw Wire 15-1 on eight hits led by Kevin McCrain.
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Barman & Seitz With A Double and Two Singles While Clint Fannin
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Don Davis
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Dennis Blakely
Bench Closes In On Records With 35th Home Run Of Season
Cincinnati catcher Johnny Bench hit his 35th homer of the year to lift the Reds to an 8-4 win over the Pirates. Bench, 22, expressed astonishment at his hitting as he pursued multiple NL records. Reds led with a four-run first inning and added more in the second. Perez homered in the seventh as Cloninger earned his fourth win.
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Major league baseball season leaders and stats summary
National League leaders include Carty and Cimate with high batting totals and Perez and Gaston strong in hits. In the American League Oliva and Johnson headline with high averages and power names like Killebrew and Yastrzemski leading home runs. Pitching leaders show Seaver Merritt and McDowell atop win totals and ERAs across both leagues.
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All Star Game Tonight in Chicago at Soldier Field
The 37th College All Star football game is set for Soldier Field in Chicago under lights. Kansas City Chiefs, the reigning champions, are listed as a solid two touchdown favorite despite only five days of practice.
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Browns Open Camp Sees Only Two Newcomers Report
Browns opened camp with veterans absent amid NFLPA dispute. Two free agents Tom Sarkisian and Bob Print joined workouts while Bill Nelson Ron Snidow Fred Hoaglin and Jim Houston urged unity to bolster morale. Gary Collins supported remaining out until talks conclude.
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New London Announces After-School Fitness Program
A district wide fitness program will start at 7 30 p m Monday at New London High School for boys in grades 7 through 12. Physical exams for all sports are scheduled for 6 30 p m August 12 at the high school gymnasium. Boys wanting to participate in any high or junior high school sport must be examined.
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Standings and Results Roundup From Major League Baseball News
Major League standings show East leaders Baltimore and New York near the .600 mark while California and Minnesota lead West. Thursday results include Cleveland over Minnesota 3-2 and Milwaukee top Boston 7-0 with several late games and tonight’s scheduled pitchers listed for each matchup.
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