Palmer Muscles Orioles To 3-0 Win Over Royals
Jim Palmer pitched 112 pitches over nine innings allowing two hits and one run. The Orioles shifted two lengthy rain delays totaling nearly three hours but Palmer secured his 18th win and eighth shutout, lowering his ERA to 2.33 as Baltimore beat Kansas City 3-0.
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Boston
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NAIA toughens rules on event withdrawals
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics adopted a temporary rule allowing suspension for up to two years against members who commit to an NAIA event and withdraw to compete in a similar event elsewhere. The rule, approved Aug 7–9, could be voted on in March 1976, applies to NAIA members totaling 530, including Maryland Eastern Shore, South Carolina State, and Delaware State, with MDES previously leaving NAIA tournaments for the NIT.
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Despite Doubters NBC Plays To Big Crowds In Wichita
Byron Boothe, new NBC owner, delivered a thriving state tourney drawing 49 475 fans with music, prizes, and fan engagement. He plans a trimmed 16 team national field at Lawrence Stadium, with Fairbanks Alaska defending. Regional playoffs now feed the national lineup.
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U.S
Redskin Duane Thomas Declared Free Agent
Duane Thomas is free to sign with another team after Washington released him amid contract disputes. He sought a raise from 1974 to 1975 figures and skipped two-a-days, while past incidents at Dallas and Washington colored his career. The NFL veteran has a history of suspensions and legal issues but remains a sought after back for NFL clubs.
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Oklahoma Cleared by Big Eight in Miller Recruting Case
The Big Eight Conference cleared the University of Oklahoma of paying the Selmon brothers to recruit Colorado prep star Terry Miller. Conference officials said review of two years of probation found nothing warranting further action. OU officials reacted with relief while noting the case is closed.
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Phillies Slip as Ozark Faces Fan Backlash in Philly
The Phillies, in a slide, failed to seize the NL East lead with a 5-4 loss to the Dodgers, prompting calls for manager Danny Ozark as fans question the team's potential. Elsewhere in the NL, Atlanta beat Pittsburgh 4-3, St. Louis outlasted Houston 4-3 in 11, San Francisco edged Montreal 4-3 in 12, and San Diego defeated New York 8-5.
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Prospects Good For College Grid Playoff Plan
Chicago AP Ernie Casale head of NCAA Division I Football Championship Feasibility Committee says a college football playoff plan is being studied. The committee will meet again in October and aims to present to the NCAA convention in January. The group includes Darrell Royal and John McKay and met during a cost-cutting convention. Casale calls the discussion interesting and anticipates a recommendation.
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Ernie Casale
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Darrell Royal
Texas
John McKay
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