Oilers Hope for Fearless Start in Falcons Opener
Houston coach Bum Phillips urges a scared-to-death approach as the Oilers prepare for the regular season against Atlanta after a 17-3 exhibition loss to the Saints. QB Dan Pastorini showed progress, while Art Stringer’s knee and staff changes add uncertainty ahead of the trip.
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American swimmers lead Berlin world meet with medals
US stars shine across diving and swimming events at the World Championships. Greg Louganis wins diving gold at 18, David McCagg takes 100m freestyle, and the men’s 400m medley relay squads claim gold in 3:44.63 with teammates Jackson Nevid Bottom. The US total includes 23 golds, 14 silvers, seven bronzes as 14 world records are set or tied. Soviets and Canadians trail in medal counts.
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Football preview for 1978 Steelers and division rivals
Pittsburgh quarterback Terry Bradshaw aims to regroup after a bruising preseason. Houston Oilers draft Earl Campbell to boost a team expected to challenge Cincinnati and Cleveland in the AFC Central. Cincinnati quarterback Ken Anderson out five to six weeks after hand surgery. Browns pursue a new coach amid camp injuries. Reds beat Pirates 3 1 in rain delayed game as Candelaria wins.
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Sobers introduces cricket to New York as US gays a new sport
Sir Garfield Sobers, the West Indian cricket legend, arrives in New York to promote cricket to Americans. He says cricket is more hazardous for batsmen, notes ball speed and unpredictable spins, and contrasts it with baseball. He will play in an all star American squad at Shea Stadium next Saturday and regrets Nolan Ryan cannot appear.
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Spinks to Get 3.75 Million for Ali Fight in New Orleans
Contracts filed with Louisiana officials reveal Leon Spinks will receive 3.75 million for the September 15 title bout with Muhammad Ali, with Ali earning 3.25 million. Ali also nets multiple perks including hotel rooms, airline tickets, and suites, while Top Rank limits certain expenses.
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TCU to aid fund for paralyzed football player
Texas Christian University officials say they will help administer a fund to send former football player Kent Waldrop to Russia for special treatments after a 1974 spinal cord injury in a game against Alabama left him wheelchair bound.
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