Champion Colts to be title contenders again
The Baltimore Colts head into the 1971 NFL season as defending champions. Coach Don McCafferty oversees a lineup led by Earl Morrall at quarterback with a deep backfield including Don McCauley and Norm Bulaich. Strong defense anchors the team as they face a tougher schedule and potential injury risks to Morrall.
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Don McCauley
North Carolina
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Tom Nowatzke
Jack Maitland
Jimmy Orr
Roy Jefferson
Eddie Hinton
Ray Perkins
John Mackey
Tom Mitchell
Don McCafferty
Billy Newsome
George Wright
Ray May
Mike Curtis
Ted Hendricks
Rick Volk
Jerry Logan
Jim Duncan
Charlie Stokes
Stargell Key Hit Pace Pirates Past Astros
Willie Stargell led the Pittsburgh Pirates with three singles a double and four RBIs as they beat the Houston Astros 8-3. Ferguson Jenkins earned his 19th win with a two hitter for the Chicago Cubs in a 3-0 decision over Atlanta. Other NL results included Cincinnati over St. Louis 6-5 and New York 6-0 over Los Angeles. AL scores had Boston 6-5 over California Baltimore 3-2 over Milwaukee and Minnesota 12 over Cleveland. Stargell had shaken a 10 day homer drought preceding two blasts to end the slump.
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Conigliaro's ninth inning homer lifts Red Sox past California
In Boston, Rico Petrocelli and George Scott start a ninth inning rally before Tony and Billy Conigliaro pair with a three run blast for a 6-5 Red Sox win over California. The game follows earlier AL wins by Baltimore over Milwaukee and Minnesota over Cleveland as other NL results roll in.
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Night baseball matches across American League and National League
Detroit Lolich improves to 19 8 as Fain falls to 5 7 in Chicago John 10 12 Horlen 6 9 Tuesday night action includes Messersmith 11 12 at Boston Tatum 2 3 Oakland Odom 7 8 at Washington Gogolewski 2 2 Baltimore McNally 14 4 Pattin 10 13 and games in Houston Pittsburgh St Louis Cincinnati Chicago Atlanta Montreal San Diego New York Los Angeles Philadelphia and San Francisco through night schedules.
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Kickboxer Edler climbs from losses to top American status
Raymond Edler, a 28 year old ex Marine from Tri Cities Washington, endured three early losses by KO and stoppage before rising in Oriental kick boxing. He credits his persistence and versatile technique as he becomes the leading American in the sport and a contender for the Japanese welterweight title.
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Ballman shines as Eagles roll past Bills in exhibition
Philadelphia wide receiver Gary Ballman, in contract dispute with GM Pete Retzlaff, caught 9 passes for 166 yards and a touchdown as the Eagles beat Buffalo 34 28. QB Pete Liske led two TD drives including three completions to Ballman. OJ Simpson starred for the Bills with 29 rushing yards and a late score.
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