Funeral honors Yankees captain Thurman Munson in Canton
The service for Yankees catcher Thurman Munson drew hundreds in Canton at the Civic Center as family teammates and friends mourned the 32 year old pilot killed in a private jet crash. Teammates including Lou Piniella and Bobby Murcer delivered readings and tributes amid floral tributes and a portrait of Munson, with his widow Diane and daughters present.
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San Antonio Captains top Travelers 2-0 behind Tufts strong start
Bob Tufts yielded six hits over seven innings as the Shreveport Captains blanked the Arkansas Travelers 2-0 in Texas League action. Steve Wilkins homered for Shreveport, with Mark Woodbrey driving in the other run. Also, Amarillo edged El Paso 5-4 and San Antonio defeated Midland 17-4 with multiple homers.
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Csonka Returns to Miami as Braxton Waived in Roster Cut
Larry Csonka back with the Dolphins edges out veteran fullback Jim Braxton, who was waived as Miami trims to 67 players ahead of further cuts. Braxton, a longtime blocker for OJ Simpson, says he can still play. The Bills drafted Braxton in 1971, later joining Miami midseason.
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Cowboys trade Salzano and waive three players
The Dallas Cowboys traded rookie guard Mike Salzano to the Green Bay Packers for an undisclosed draft pick. They also released defensive lineman Chester Jeffery, kicker Vince Petrucci, and linebacker Quentin Lowry.
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Angels Beat A's 5 2 in Bay City Debut Victory
Ralph Botting gave up only three hits over 7 1 3 innings in his first major league start and Bobby Grich drove in four runs with a homer and a double to lift the California Angels to a 5 2 win over the Oakland A s on Monday night in Oakland Calif AP report
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Fuentes Furniture wins 8-11 girls city slo pitch title
Fuentes Furniture claimed first in the 8-11 year division by beating Pecos Fire Department 11-9 in a rain shortened final after 442 innings played. Pecos Fire Department had earlier defeated Evening Optimist 7-5. Fuentes edged Paul Williams 12-11.
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Dolphins Sign Free Agents and Draft Picks
Miami Dolphins announce add Jim Braxton fullback as free agent, George Doehla of Indiana linebacker, Steve Lindquist Nebraska offensive guard a sixth round pick, Jerome Stanton Michigan State defensive back a tenth round pick.
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Michigan State
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