Cowboys Camp Opens With Key Absences And Disputes
Dallas stars Craig Morton and Manders skip camp amid contract talks and retirement threat. Bob Lilly’s no-show shocks Morale as Tex Schramm claims no crisis. Duane Thomas suspended by San Diego coach Sayre after late arrival. Jets' John Riggins in pay dispute and Namath exits with permission.
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Eight new track records at Juarez midway through season
Juarez Race Track reports eight new track records as the summer thoroughbred and quarter horse meet reaches its halfway point. Through May 19 to Sept. 16, racing runs Saturdays and Sundays with 1:30 p.m. post. Thoroughbreds own five marks and quarter horses three, led by Paso Peace’s 5 1/2 furlongs in 1:04 and Djebally’s one mile in 1:38.2.
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Bubba Smith Traded to Oakland for Chester in Colts Overhaul
Baltimore trades end Bubba Smith to the Oakland Raiders for tight end Raymond Chester as part of Joe Thomas's house cleaning since taking control in 1972. The drastic roster shakeup includes Johnny Unitas and several others departing, with Smith expressing relief at moving on. Chester slated to bolster the depleted Baltimore defense and offense.
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Howard Schenellenberger
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Dodgers Win 1 0 as Sutton Dominates Pirates
Don Sutton pitched a six hitter and Willie Crawford homered to lift the Dodgers to a 1-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Crawford credited catcher Joe Ferguson while Sutton praised his teammates for the club’s sixth straight victory and a commanding 7 1/2 game NL West lead.
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No peace of mind for home run king Hank Aaron
Former Yankees star Roger Maris commented on the pressure surrounding Hank Aaron at Atlanta Stadium. He warned that there is no peace of mind for a home run king, reflecting on the burdens carried by the Braves slugger.
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Cardinals Trade Durham to Rangers and Acquire Kremmel
The St. Louis Cardinals sold pitcher Don Durham to the Texas Rangers for a $20,000 waiver price and bought left-hander Jim Kremmel from Texas. Kremmel posted a 5-2 record and 3.27 ERA at Spokane. Durham had a 2-7 season with a 5.03 ERA in 1972.
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All-Star Starters Named In Major League Vote Totals
Cincinnati Reds stars Johnny Bench Pete Rose and Joe Morgan head National League starters for the July 24 mid season classic at Kansas City Royals Stadium. Bench led NL and overall with 1 738 557 votes. Rose top outfielder while Morgan led in steals. American League leaders include Dick Allen possibly sidelined by injury with John Mayberry likely starter.
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Pecos All-Stars Face Crane In Little League Playoff
The Pecos All-Stars begin their Little League World Series run with a 8:30 p.m. playoff game against the Crane All-Stars in Crane. No live radio coverage is planned for the game.
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