Officials seek tougher calls to protect quarterbacks
Landry urges NFL officials toCall stricter penalties to shield quarterbacks after five were injured in weekend exhibitions. Cowboys open season versus Baltimore with roster shifts including new guard Tom Randall and the return of Tony Hill as starting split end.
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Borg and Austin Troubled by New U S Open Surface Flavor
The U S Open opens at the new National Tennis Center with Borg and Austin facing a faster, bouncier surface. Borg notes pace and rhythm challenges on the hard court while Austin, the 15 year old fifth seed, says fans feel standoffish and wins 6 0 6 1 over Trish Bostrom.
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Washington claimed by Lions after nine seasons with 49ers
Gene Washington, the 49ers longest-serving receiver, was placed on injured waivers and claimed by the Detroit Lions. He is 31 and sidelined by an Achilles injury but expects to join Detroit once recovered. Former 49ers coach Monte Clark leads the Lions.
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Forsch earns second win as Astros top Cardinals 6 3
Astros right-hander Ken Forsch pitched a complete game for his second win in the new role as Houston defeated St. Louis 6-3. Forsch, 8-4, scattered nine hits with two RBIs at the plate and a nine inning effort as Houston stretched its streak to six wins in seven. Cardinals manager Ken Boyer laments mental lapses after four errors doomed the defense.
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Balor Moore stars as Jays down Rangers 4 1 in Arlington
Deer Park native Balor Moore pitches five hits allowed as Toronto defeats Texas 4 1. Otto Velez drives in two with a second inning homer, Bob Bailor and Velez key early runs, and Toronto relievers hold on as Reggie Cleveland and others shut the door.
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Wayne Player Faces Fork in Future Career Choice
The 16-year-old son of Gary Player, Wayne Player of Johannesburg, weighs turning professional or accepting a college scholarship in the United States. He will wait until completing at least a two year program before deciding and faces army service starting January 1980. The event occurs during the 78th U S Amateur Golf Championship in Newark and includes details of his recent matches and tour experiences in Europe and the United States.
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Howe suffers broken finger in St Louis game
Houston second baseman Art Howe broke the middle finger of his right hand in the sixth inning of a 6-3 win over St. Louis after being struck by a relay throw from Garry Templeton on a double play attempt. Doctors estimate a three week sidelining. Howe had gone 3 for 3 to lift his average to .296.
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