Weiskopf Leads PGA After Turmoil Turnaround
Tom Weiskopf, pivoting from temper problems to a calmer rise, shot 65 to take a one stroke lead at the PGA Championship at Congressional. He credits new focus and positive thoughts after vowing not to walk out of tournaments, citing family as motivation. Tom Kite and Gil Morgan tied at 66, with several others close behind as conditions favored scoring. Nicklaus and Palmer posted 71s as Palmer admitted doubts from a lack of major wins and waning momentum.
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Steelers Trade Kregel to Broncos for Undisclosed Pick
Latrobe Pennsylvania reports the Pittsburgh Steelers ship rookie guard Jim Kregel 6 foot 1 and 245 pounds from Ohio State to the Denver Broncos in exchange for an undisclosed future draft choice. Kregel was Pittsburgh’s 10th round pick in the 1974 NFL draft.
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Oilers face Giants in exhibition with cornerback battle
Houston plans a crowded secondary as Zeke Moore Ken Ellis oppose Willie Alexander and Greg Stemnick for starting roles. John Hadl will start at QB against New York, with Karl Douglass and veteran Giants leaders Larry Csonka and Craig Morton also slated for action.
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Negotiations Under Way For Astrodomain Complex Sale
Houston developer Gilbert Gertner leads a syndicate negotiating to buy the Astrodomain complex including the Houston Astros for about 45 million dollars. T. H. Neyland of Astrodomain confirms talks with creditors involved, with no certainty of closing. Gertner, Houston’s prominent apartment operator, moves from New York to lead the bid.
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Longley's Farewell Mad Bomber Strikes Again
Thousands Oaks California AP reports the so called Mad Bomber strikes again as reserve Dallas Cowboys quarterback Clint Longley, who earned his nickname after an errant pass bounced off a defender and into play, remains central to the unfolding incident involving the team.
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Greenwood Winner in 200 Meter
Mark Greenwood surged to a 1 minute 52.21 second 200 meter freestyle at the AAU National Championships in Philadelphia, beating Olympic hero John Naber. The Central Jersey Acquatics Club, paced by Wendy Boglioli and Kathy Heddy, claimed victory in the relay as Peyton won the women's 200 freestyle and Jesse Vassallo outpaced Brian Goodell in the men's 400 IM.
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Indians Rally Past Rangers In Ninth Inning Win
The Cleveland Indians edged the Texas Rangers 5 to 4 after a shaky game marked by miscues and untimely hitting. Two runs in the bottom of the ninth capped a comeback as Cleveland avoided another loss despite errant fielding and poor bunting.
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Red Wings to open 80 game NHL season October 6
Detroit will start the 80 game NHL season on October 6 at home against the Washington Capitals.
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Designated Hitters Kuhn Votes For 1976 World Series
Baseball Commissioner Bowie Kuhn cast the crucial vote to permit designated hitters in the 1976 World Series amid AL NL division clash. He backed DH use in alternate World Series years and formed a six member committee to draft a uniform policy for both leagues amid AL pressure to use DH in World Series and postseason games.
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