Landry Delays QB Decision Ahead of Season Opener
Dallas Cowboys coach Tom Landry declined to rank Craig Morton and Roger Staubach as starter until a final decision. He plans Morton to start the preseason clash with the Cleveland Browns Friday, with both players having seen action in prior games. Regulars will stay in longer for conditioning.
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Browns prep for Cowboys with Phipps likely to start
Cleveland coach Landry notes the Rams and Saints game gave Nove look time and cites Mike Phipps as a quick thrower with good delivery. Phipps expected to start vs Dallas as Ditka sidelined by a broken hand and Jordan doubtful with a leg fracture. Browns also miss Schafrath and Gregory on National Guard duty.
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Baseball Scores From Wednesday Games Across Leagues
California 4 Boston 3 Washington 8 Oakland 1 Cleveland 3 Minnesota 2 Baltimore 3 Milwaukee 2 Chicago 6 4 Detroit 5 1 California Wright 11 12 at Boston Lonborg 6 5 Oakland Dobson 12 2 at Washington Broberg 4 3 night Kansas City Drago 15 6 at New York Stottlemore 11 11 night Detroit Coleman 13 6 at Chicago Wood 15 9 night Baltimore Cuellar 14 6 at Milwaukee Slaton 8 4 night Philadelphia Wise 12 9 at San Francisco Cumberland 6 2 Houston Wilson 11 7 at Pittsburgh Blass 11 6 night Chicago Pappas 14 10 at Atlanta Stone 5 4 night St Louis Gibson 11 10 at Cincinnati Galiette 13 4 night Montreal Stoneman 13 10 at San Diego Norman 2 9 night New York Sadecki 5 4 at Los Angeles Sutton 12 10 night
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Oilers Prep for Saturday Exhibition With Eagles
The Houston Oilers work through training camp in Kerrville Texas ahead of a Saturday night exhibition against the Philadelphia Eagles. After a 16 14 loss to the St Louis Cardinals last Saturday the team reports only one walking wounded among officials.
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Nicklaus Aims for Open Lead at Philadelphia Golf Classic
Jack Nicklaus eyes the top of the money list and a possible single season record at the $150,000 Philadelphia Golf Classic. He leads the field in earnings this season with $194,813 from 14 starts and competes against Billy Casper as the main challenger while Trevino and Palmer sit out portions of the event.
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Oilers Waive Rhome as rookies take over backing Johnson
Houston Oilers cut quarterback Jerry Rhome on waivers as they move toward backing Charley Johnson with rookies Dan Pastori ni and Lynn Dickey as backups. Terry Williams, a Grambling rookie running back, also waivers. Rhome, a longtime backup, had shown mixed results in preseason games. Dickey has completed 21 of 43 passes with two TDs and one interception. Pastroini saw limited action due to missing time for the College All-Star game.
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Senators Dampen A's Bid for 59th Record
The Oakland A's see their 12 game road win streak halted as rookie Bill Gogolewski and the Washington Senators rout Oakland 8-1. Don Mincher drives in four runs for Washington, while Frank Howard hits his 21st homer. The loss narrows Oakland's lead in the West and comes after the Yankees sweep Kansas City in a doubleheader.
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Manning to Start for Saints Against Chiefs
The New Orleans Saints plan to start Archie Manning at quarterback in the home exhibition versus the Kansas City Chiefs, as Ed Hargett competes for the job. Manning led the second half in a 36 21 loss to Dallas and seeks an immediate impact amid a revamped QB lineup.
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Hunt, Bench lead teams to victories
Baseball round up reports Montreal’s Ron Hunt and Cincinnati’s Johnny Bench star as teams win. Hunt was hit by three pitches sparking a brawl in an 11-0 Expos loss. Bench homered in the ninth to lift the Reds over the Cardinals 5-3. Additional NL and AL results noted.
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