World University Games open in Moscow amid heavy security
About 4 500 students from 76 nations gathered for the seventh World University Games in Moscow as opening ceremonies were planned at Lenin Stadium. Rivalries loom in track and field and swimming with the United States fielding a 300 plus team while Russia targets medals and a bid to host the 1986 Olympics. Security measures echo Munich warnings as athletes face disrupted training and restricted access to living quarters at Moscow University.
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Death by own action at Fenway Park in key Southpaw tilt
Oakland reliever Darold Knowles pitched his first major league complete game to beat the Red Sox 1-0 at Fenway. The only run came on Dick Green s squeeze and the wall defined the lefty myth as Knowles shut down Boston. Baltimore hammered Texas 12-10 while Minnesota crushed Detroit 12-1 and New York beat California 7-2. Carew collected five hits for Minnesota, reaching 1000 career hits, and Nettles homered for the Yankees in a 7-2 win.
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District 2AAA Coaches New on the Job this Season
Football in District 2 3A returns with new coaches and rebuilding squads. Ralph Johnson replaces Prenis Williams at Ector Odessa, Pecos coach Jerry Millsapps leads with five years, Claude Chappell in Seminole in his third year, others in second year. District expected to deliver strong play and another great high school football year.
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Ector
Claude Chappell
Seminole
Pecos
Hank Aaron's quiet rise toward Ruth's record
The profile traces Hank Aaron's gradual emergence from obscurity to near Ruth's home run milestone. It notes his reserve style, cross handed beginnings, critics' bland praise, and persistence through slights, racial bias, and injuries as he nears the 714-home-run mark with the Braves.
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Milwaukee Booster Club
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Crenshaw Turns Pro In Raleigh Debut As Golf Pros Buzz
Highly touted amateur Ben Crenshaw makes his professional debut at a 166,000 event in Raleigh North Carolina. The 21 year old UT alumnus faces top name challenges including Bruce Devlin Lee Trevino and Bruce Crampton on Pleasant Valley Country Club layout as he seeks Rookie status and major attention. The field lacks Nicklaus Palmer and Miller among others.
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Jack Nicklas
University of Texas
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Raleigh
N.C
Pleasant Valley Country Club
Bruce Devlin
Lee Trevino
Bruce Crampton
Crampton
Pee Wee Football Meeting Set This Thursday
Local residents interested in the Pee Wee football program are urged to attend the league’s first meeting of the year at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Reddy Room of the Community Public Service Company. Officers will be elected and coaches or questions are welcome. Bring any equipment and donations are accepted for the program.
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Texas wildlife guides six steps to preserve caught fish
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department outlines six steps to preserve catch. Kill the fish promptly, keep cool and shaded, clean and rinse the body cavity, pack with ice and cover with ice, wrap if no ice, then use quickly or freeze if a delay is needed.
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Eagle football drills go on as season nears September 7
Coach Jerry Millsapps leads the Eagle squad through two a day sessions on the practice field at 9 a.m. and 6 30 p m This week The team will don pads next week for contact drills in preparation for the opener versus El Paso Ervin High School Rockets on September 7 Also Pecos women’s softball crush Monahans Moose Lodge 10 0 in Kermit Tuesday night advancing to face Odessa Sidewinders at 4 p m Thursday Losers set route to elimination before Thursday finals Pecos softball fans urged to travel to Kermit to watch their team compete
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Sports Shorts highlights historical Belmont Stakes data and MSU coaching links
Belmont Stakes notes show only High Gun in 1954 reached fifth by quarter-pole. Rennie Stennett hit .310 against Mets pitching in 1972. Michigan State golf coach Bruce Fossum and wife Mary head varsity teams at East Lansing. Former MSU football assistants Sherman Lewis and Dan Underwood were Spartan captains.
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Brewers win 5-4 in 15 innings
The San Antonio Brewers beat the El Paso Sun Kings 5-4 in 15 innings with Fred Smith scoring on Danny Covert's double. Rick Sawyer will start for the league All Stars against the Texas Rangers. Midland Cubs edged Amarillo 3-2 after a late rally, while Memphis Blues defeated Arkansas Travelers 8-5. Weather delayed Alexandria at Shreveport.
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No 3 Cowboy Quarterback Gets Nod Against New Orleans
Veteran Dallas quarterback Jack Concannon will start a pre season game vs the Saints, opening the first quarter with a chance to impress. Coach Landry plans to rotate all three quarterbacks, keeping Staubach and Morton in the mix for the No 1 spot. The Dolphins, Browns, Broncos, Patriots, Bengals, and Jets actions follow in brief notes.
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