Port Sheet Metal dominates Port Lavaca slo-pitch tourney
Willie Warzecha led Port Sheet Metal to a sweep as he won all three games he pitched in the weekend tournament in Port Lavaca. Warzecha earned outstanding pitcher honors while teammate Dennis Harvey was named tournament MVP. Victoria Merchants finished second and Yoakum placed third.
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Orantes wins clay court title at Indianapolis
Manuel Orantes defeats Arthur Ashe 6-2 6-2 to win the singles title at the U S Clay Court Championships in Indianapolis. He earns 16000 dollars with Ashe receiving 8000 and also wins the doubles with Juan Gilbert 7-5 6-0, beating Fibak and Pohmann. Virginia Orantes comments on the prize while celebrating alongside Manuel.
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Barcelona
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Shula's optimism tests Dolphins without Csonka
Miami coach Don Shula remains confident he can rebuild a Super Bowl contender without Larry Csonka, now with the World Football League, as the Dolphins prepare for the Sept. 22 opener against Oakland. Shula notes a new offensive identity, strong line health returnees, and a potent backfield with Don Nottingham, Mercury Morris, and Benny Malone.
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Bob Kuechenberg
Larry Little
Mercury Morris
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Jim Mandich
Nat Moore
Melvin Baker
Howard Twilley
Freddie Solomon
Griese
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Warfield
Nick Buoniconti
Vine Costello
Kansas City
Jake Scott
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Dick Anderson
Oilers trim roster to 63 players after cuts
Houston Oilers reduce roster to 63 with nine players released on Monday. Veterans include Morris Stroud, a tight end, while seven drafted or rookie players depart, among them tackle Mike Biehle, tight end Bob Bruer, center Ricky Seeker, running back Terence Wells, wide receiver Clarence Reece, linebacker Mickey Doyle, punter Earl Sark, and defensive back Bruce Henley.
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No retrial in hockey violence case ends in dropped charges
Boston Bruins player Dave Forbes will not face retrial after prosecutors dropped aggravated assault charges stemming from a January incident during a National Hockey League game with North Stars star Henry Boucha. The decision followed concerns over juror deadlock and public sentiment on violence in sports.
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Walter Bush
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Ron Meshbesher
United States
Texans qualify for U S Amateur at Woodhaven
In Fort Worth Texas five Texas golfers and one from Louisiana earned entry to the U S Amateur Golf Championship by qualifying at Woodhaven Country Club. Dallas golfers Bill Trombley and Steve Summers and Abilene’s Shane Fox shot 36hole 144s. Arlington’s Phil Lumsden and Fort Worth’s Paul Darwin posted 148.
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Shreveport Stops El Paso in Texas League Finale 9-5
Shreveport Captains snapped a losing skid to prevent an El Paso sweep with a 9-5 victory. Max Olivares powered the offense with three hits and three RBIs including his first homer, while Ron Mitchell also went deep. El Paso left 12 runners stranded as Manny Lantigua’s bases loaded single in the ninth produced the tying run and San Antonio Brewers won.
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Alexandria Aces
Doug Capilla
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Baseball Standings and Wednesday Schedule Summary
Baseball standings show Pittsburgh leading with 67 wins and 49 losses, followed by St Louis 60 52, New York 66 50, Chicago 64 46, Montreal 48 65, Cincinnati 77 39, Los Angeles 62 53, San Francisco 57 49, San Diego 63 57, Atlanta 51 66, Houston 45 75. Wednesday games include Kansas City at Baltimore and New York at Oakland among others. Tuesday results list Pittsburgh over Atlanta, Chicago over Cincinnati, and San Francisco over Montreal.
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Connors Cries At Award Mistaken Death Of Umpire Gus Lanna
Jimmy Connors sobbed during a ceremony after being told Gus Lanna had died, only to learn the report was false. Lanna’s wife Eleanor said he is alive and in Baltimore for arbitration with Lanna Associates. the Miami paper had triggered the error, linked to the recent death of another official, Gus Campise.
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Associated Press
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Forest Hills
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TV revenue redistribution mulled by NCAA council
The NCAA council in Chicago weighs a plan by Long Beach State’s Dr. Stephen Horn to share TV revenues with smaller programs. Proposals seek 50 percent to Division I, 25 percent to Division II, 25 percent to Division III, amid 73 financial resolutions.
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How to kill a gridder heat stroke warning
Chicago AP reports Dr. James P. Knochel of the Veterans Administration Hospital in Dallas outlines seven methods that can kill a football player including hot practice in peak sun, withholding water, salt loading, diuretics, saunas, and forceful workouts. He notes fatalities have occurred in high school and military settings and cites ongoing, harmful training practices despite some progress.
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