Tarkenton Directs Vikes Past Cowboys
Minnesota quarterback Fran Tarkenton directed a 21 10 victory over Dallas at Texas Stadium. The Vikings capitalized on four Cowboy turnovers and used an nuevo spread offense to push ahead. Foreman and White contributed scoring drives as Tarkenton threw two TD passes.
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Bud Grant
Roger) Staubach
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Larry Brinson
Tony Dorsett
Chuck Foreman
Rickey Young
Sammy White
Staubach
Phil Wise
Flyers Pirates Share Title In Firelands Volleyball
In a tight finish St Paul and Black River share Firelands Conference crown after each side won to finish 6-1. St Paul beat South Central in two games with a 15-8 15-13 15-7 run. Black River swept Western Reserve 15-12 15-10. New London placed second at 5-2 after a comeback win over Edison 15-8 11 13. Mapleton and Monroeville split third with 4-3, Edison 4-3. Junior varsity titles mirror the varsity outcome with St Paul and Monroeville tied at 6-1.
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Mapleton
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Norwalk and Huron Meet in Sectional Volleyball Opener
Norwalk and Huron, both winless in 1978, clash in the opening round at Sandusky High School. The winner advances to face the Willard-St Mary winner, then to district. Bellevue faces Edison in the lower bracket. Margaretta meets Perkins with a 6 pm winner advancing.
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Huron
Sandusky High School
Truckers
Tigers
Willard
St. Mary’s
Edison
Bellevue
Margaretta
Perkins
Dressing Change Boosts Keglers' Scores
The American Bowling Congress on July 13 approved an immediate lane dressing change to push dressing toward the center, yielding higher scores nationwide. Readouts include top individual totals like Tom Adelman 270, George Bryant 269, and Rick Rasnick 237 with strong series and averages across multiple bowlers and categories.
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American Bowling Congress
ABC Board of Directors
Rick Rasnick
Leon Yng
George Bryant
Tom Adelman
Art Walker
Larry Hofacker
Terry Rock
Tom Urich
Ralph Dietrich
Bob Charity
Jim Loughton
Bob Scheid
Sam Keirns
Yankee Comeback Echoes as Steinbrenner Reflects on 1978 Season
George Steinbrenner praised the Yankees’ dramatic 1978 comeback and World Series win. He recalled doubting they could catch up in mid July but noted a four game surge in August sealed the division title and the championship. He also defended umpires, and affirmed Reggie Jackson Thurman Munson and Billy Martin will remain key figures next years.
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George Steinbrenner
Steinbrenner
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Boston
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Reggie Jackson
Thurman Munson
Billy Martin
Soul Thursday results and Sunday NFL schedule
Minnesota 21 Dallas 10 and a slate of Sunday games includes Houston at Cincinnati Kansas City at Pittsburgh Buffalo at Cleveland New York Jets at New England St. Louis at Philadelphia San Francisco at Washington Tampa Bay at Green Bay Detroit at Chicago New York Giants at New Orleans Baltimore at Miami Denver at Seattle San Diego at Oakland with Monday night Los Angeles at Atlanta.
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Karen Beer
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Mike Carter
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Anna M. Perples
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Alma Hakes
Marilyn Friend
Ellie Ritz
Naomi Snyder
Wilma Wade
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Alice Stiert
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Eva Rister
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Dick’s Lawnmower Shop
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Norwalk, Ohio
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Ll Mike's Rust
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Schlessman Seed Home Savings & Loan
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