Two Major League Games Highlight Niekro Knuckler Woes
Hal Bock reports two MLB games Thursday with Philadelphias 6-0 win over Atlanta as Niekro struggles with wild pitches and passed balls by Bob Didier. Montreal beats Cincinnati 6-3 aided by Mahoneys three wild pitches. The Yankees edge the White Sox 3-2 on a decisive passed ball in the ninth.
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Debut Tonight For Rookie Ted Meier Star In Bills Debut
The Bills host the Lions at Tiger Stadium in a high profile NFL debut for Heisman winner O J Simpson the most prized rookie since Namath Many questions surround his fitness and potential impact as Buffalo seeks to repeat a recent upset win over Washington while seven other exhibition games dot the schedule including Colts Oilers in Houston and multiple games across the weekend
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Chiefs and Bengals Meet In First Pro Game In Mississippi
Chiefs visit Jackson Mississippi Memorial Stadium to play the Bengals in an exhibition that marks Mississippi’s first pro football game. KC seeks a third straight pre season win after two routs. Cincinnati opened with a loss to the Patriots. Key Mississippi links include Gloster Richardson and Noland Smith.
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Pairings Set For Forest Park Tennis Next Week
Orlis Cox Ottawa Recreation Commission director announced pairings for Forest Park matches to start next week and finish by month end. Commission supplies balls and trophies await. Read list shows Boys 15 and under, 15-18, 18, mens singles and doubles with named players and matchups.
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Standings and Schedule for Major League Baseball
League standings show Montreal six, Cincinnati three and Philadelphia six over Atlanta zero. Today's games include San Diego at New York and Los Angeles at Montreal with pitchers Kelley and Waslewski. Saturday lists four matchups, Sunday two, and Thursday results include New York over Chicago three to two.
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Arts and Letters Near Travers Win for Horse of the Year
The Arts and Letters may clinch Horse of the Year by winning the Travers Stakes at Saratoga. The Ribot progeny from Rokeby Stable is set as odds-on favorite in the 1 1/4 mile race for 3-year-olds, with a small field expected. Other features include Washington Park Handicap at Arlington and William Penn Handicap at Liberty Bell.
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