Essex Johnson eyes NFL return after Bengals release
Essex Johnson, Grambling alum and Bengals career rushing leader, seeks another NFL club or World Football League job as doctors warn of serious knee injury risk. Brown says Johnson’s knee is sound only for normal life, not football, leading to his waivers. Johnson plans to continue playing if claimed, while Steelers begin Latrobe camp with 59 players and praise Lou Riecke’s weight program.
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Reds Ruin Dodgers as NL West Turns in Reds' Fast Start
Cincinnati surges to the top of the National League West, erasing a 7½ game deficit with a 61–90 start, 10 straight wins and 41 of 50. Joe Morgan and Pete Rose lead a high hitting, aggressive Reds lineup while Dodgers struggle with injuries and lineup changes.
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Trans-Pecos Racquet Club Tennis Tourney Opens July 24
Local tennis action kicks off July 24 with a four day event at the Trans-Pecos Racquet Club featuring two divisions for youth and adults. The schedule runs daily from 8 a.m. with singles doubles and mixed play, entry is $3 per person per event, and out of town players are welcome.
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Pecos Netters Sweep Mona Hans Tennis Trophy Hoard
Pecos players collected ten trophies in the Mona Hans tennis tournament in Monahans over the weekend. Fran kie Ramsey teamed with daughter Jean to win second in ladies doubles then with Jack Spears to take top in mixed doubles. Jean Passmore and Chuck Williams earned second in mixed doubles. Jimmy McAnally and Dan Schaefer won class A doubles. J T Moore Jr. and R B McGowan took the consolation doubles cup. Mrs Ramsey added first in women's singles to cap Pecos’ day.
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All star game slated tonight in Milwaukee
Vida Blue exudes confidence as the American League, led by seven A's, seeks its first All-Star win in 12 years at Milwaukee County Stadium. Managers Dark and Alston plan aggressive lineups, with Palmer ready to pitch and a strong AL pitching corps set to face a star-studded NL batting order led by Rose, Brock, Morgan and Bench.
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Pirates Lead NL East Ahead of Busy 1975 Season
In Pittsburgh, Pirates manager Danny Murtaugh keeps his Pirates atop the NL East, despite a bustling league-wide shift. Expos tout Phase Deux, Cubs rise then slide, Cardinals improve, Mets bolster with Torre Kingman Unser bats, Phillies lure Dick Allen for power. Pirates show strong home power and reliable pitching as spring moves unfold.
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