Weekend clash tests Oilers at Rams showdown early season
AP Sports Writer HAL ROCK notes two unbeaten teams in the same division ready to clash for first in the American Conference Center. The Pittsburgh Steelers, strong on defense and home record against AFC Central rivals, are favored as the Oilers head to Los Angeles in a early season test.
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Golfers find ideal course in Napa at Silverado
Pro golfers led by Dave Eichelberger and Ed Sneed opened Napa tournament with 66s on Silverado North and South courses. The field saw 78 players under par as golfer Paul Biccini, club pro from Manteca, carded 68 in a day of favorable greens and strong putting.
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Rockets Trade Watts for 1981 First Round Pick
Houston Rockets obtain guard Slick Watts from the New Orleans Jazz in exchange for their 1981 first round draft choice and release Ed Ratleff. Watts fills in for Mike Newlin who broke a hand and is out six weeks. Ratleff becomes a free agent. Hawks waive Tony Robertson and Ken Charles as roster cuts loom before season. Mariners fire Mel Didier amid organizational shakeup.
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Weekend football clashes loom as USC faces Alabama
A clash of two top programs tops the weekend slate with Alabama No. 1 and USC No. 7 meeting in Birmingham after last year’s title chase. Bear Bryant recalls 1970 heat and USC’s visit, while Trojans leader Sam Cunningham seeks a repeat performance. Notre Dame meets Michigan while Penn State faces Southern Methodist and Ohio State eyes a rebound against Minnesota after a rough stretch. Woody Hayes starts Art Schulchter at quarterback as Ohio State seeks stability and progress.
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Sul Ross State faces Trinity with multiple injuries in San Antonio
Sul Ross State prepared to meet Trinity University in San Antonio despite a string of injuries. Dean Herbert broke his left thumb, Wade Cobb plays hurt, Bernie Weems groin, and freshman Mike Adamo nursing a knee, while Trinity offsets lapses with a stout defense led by Ed Rowley and Richard Williams as both teams seek offensive form.
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Red Sox stay in playoff chase despite loss to Yankees
Dennis Eckersley pitched six innings for his 18th win as Boston beat Detroit 5-1 to keep pace in the AL East. Carlton Fisk ended a 0-for-22 drought with an RBI single, and Butch Hobson drove in two on a two-run single as the Red Sox rebounded late. Meanwhile the Yankees topped Toronto 7-7 in a five-hitter duo by Hunter and Gossage, extending their lead in the division.
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