Foyt Pearson to pair in Charlotte Wood Brothers cars
A. J. Foyt and David Pearson, both 37, will team up in Glenn Wood Mercury racers at Charlotte next month. Pearson won the Dover 500 in 4 hours 8 minutes 57 seconds at 120.506 mph, driving a Wood Brothers Mercury. Cevert won the Can Am race at Donnybrooke, boosting Follmer’s Can Am lead as Hulme and Revson faltered. Donohue returned at Donnybrooke after injury with a crash ending his comeback attempt.
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Lively AFC races promise torrid division battles
AP sports writer Ben Thomas predicts down to the wire contests in the AFC East Central and West. The forecast names Baltimore Pittsburgh and Kansas City as division champions with the Dolphins and Jets in pursuit. The piece emphasizes tight races and bold prognostications for the NFL season.
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Baseball Standings and colorful prognostications headline
Standings show Detroit 77 64 and Baltimore 77 66 in the American League with New York 75 67 and Cleveland 64 79. In the National League Pittsburgh 89 52 leads. Cincinnati 87 55 in the East. A long, breezy forecast predicts Baltimore or Miami in the East, Pittsburgh in the Central, Kansas City in the West, and a punchy note on the Chargers as potential surprise in football.
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Redskins edge Vikings in season opener 24 21
Washington Redskins beat Minnesota Vikings 24 21 in the regular season opener. Bill Malinchak, on the taxi squad, blocked a punt, recovered it for a touchdown, and forced a fumble aiding the win. Larry Brown rushed for 105 yards and Charley Harraway added a nine yard TD.
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Robinson fuels 9 2 Orioles win at Boston
Brooks Robinson starred with three hits including a double and a run scoring single as the Orioles beat the Red Sox 5 2 in Boston to pull within a game of Detroit in the AL East. Cincinnati beat San Francisco 2 0 and Pittsburgh edged New York 1 0 as LA won 3 2 in 10 innings over San Diego.
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Associated Press
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Rockets acquire Smith in three way deal
Houston Rockets trade 6-10 Dick Cunningham to Milwaukee and get 6-0 Don Smith from Seattle in a straight swap. Smith, a four year veteran, could play center or forward, while Cunningham sought a new contract. Rockets GM Ray Patterson praised Smith as an NBA player in demand.
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Chargers add John Mackey amid injuries and roster shifts
The San Diego Chargers acquired tight end John Mackey after signing him as a free agent while losing receiver Jerry LeVias and safety Chris Fletcher for the season. LeVias and Fletcher, both starters, underwent knee surgery from Sunday’s 34-3 loss to San Francisco. Mackey, a 10-year veteran and NFLPA president, was waived by the Baltimore Colts last week.
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Trojans Hold No 1 Spot as Illinois Visit Looms
The Associated Press notes Southern California remains atop the college football poll after an easy 51-6 win over Oregon State. Illinois quarterback Mike Wells is doubtful with a finger injury, likely hampering Illinois' offense. USC holds 28 first place votes and 920 points. Oklahoma second with 811 points, Colorado third, then Ohio State and Tennessee. Stanford and Michigan State break into the Top Twenty as Purdue and Arkansas drop out. In the Southwest Conference, Alvin Maxson and Wayne Morris lead rushing after Wake Forest, with George Smith close behind for Texas Tech. Texas leads SWC in total offense. SMU tops defense. Wake Forest visit looms.
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Olson wins Open Drag at Rockingham in rain delayed finale
Olson defeats AA Fuel Dragster rivals in Rockingham Open Drag Championships. He drives a Chrysler powered dragster to 6.26 seconds at 221.67 mph to beat Tommy Ivo in rain delayed finals. Garlits posted best ET of 6.22 seconds. Rich ard Tharp won Funny Car despite cracked ribs. Ronnie Sox dominates Pro Stock before Don Carlton foul.
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Palmer Sues LPGA Over Free Speech Rights
Sandra Palmer, top money winner, files suit in U S District Court in Atlanta seeking to end LPGA interference with her free speech and pursuit of her profession. The suit names LPGA, LPGA Tournament Players Corp., Bud Ericksma, and Gene McCauliff as defendants and seeks nullification of her probation and an injunction against further disciplinary action.
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