Texas A&M Heads SWC Forecasts Ahead of Rival Baylor
The Southwest Conference standings lean to Texas A&M with Baylor and SMU as threats. Baylor brings an 8 3 season and strong schedule including road tests at Michigan Texas A&M and Tech. Texas aims to improve defense while relying on Marty Akins at quarterback and Earl Campbell in the backfield. Arkansas could challenge if Forte stays healthy and quarterback play stabilizes.
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TCU Preview Emphasizes Four Down Linemen And Up Front Strength
SWC coach speaks on 1974 TCU Horned Frogs defense calling it poor and notes a shift to a solid four down linemen. Joe Segulla leads linebackers and Richard Hein backs the secondary. Offense centers on QBs Lee Cook and Jimmy Dan Elzner with Ronald Parker blocking well. Running backs Cowan and Littleton injury prone.
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Notre Dame Faces Uncertain Season Under New Coach
South Bend Indiana AP Notre Dame begins fall drills with a rebuilding program under Dan Devine who notes most offensive starters must be replaced. Five suspended sophomores return to provide experience as the Irish pursue a youth movement while Devine evaluates quarterbacks and receivers for a revamped attack.
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Tampa and Lakewood set for Little League final
Tampa, led by Albert Everett who went three for three with 14 strikeouts, beat Davenport 8-5 to reach Saturday's deciding game against Lakewood in Williamsport. Everett dominated Iowa until Davenport rallied in the last inning.
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Women's All League softball picks dominated by Janey's Cardinals
Janey's Cardinals place four players on the All League softball team including Jane Harrison at shortstop and Becky Marasik in the outfield. Other selections include Allene Hunt of the UFCs and Linda Hall of Pharmacy with two Wallies and two UFCs also represented.
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Baseball Standings and Schedule From Thursday Through Sunday
MLB standings show Chicago and Oakland with losses and Milwaukee surging. Friday and weekend games list Chicago Boston California New York Cleveland Kansas City Oakland Baltimore Texas Detroit Minnesota Oakland Milwaukee more matchups and doubleheaders across cities with notable pitchers and managers.
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Cowboys and Vikings clash in Texas Stadium showdown
In a 0-2 pre-season clash at Texas Stadium the Dallas Cowboys face the Minnesota Vikings. Fran Tarkenton sits for at least a half as Roger Staubach returns for three quarters with rookie Jim Zorn debuting. Bud Grant and Tom Landry blame early miscues for poor starts as Alan Page eyes first action of the season.
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Oilers Bring Undefeated Preseason To Mile High
Houston Oilers aim for 3-0 in pre season as rookie coach Bum Phillips leads a 2-0 start with wins over New Orleans and Washington. A stiff defense and improving running game highlight the team ahead of Saturday night matchup with Denver at Mile High Stadium.
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Reuschel brothers pitch majors first shutout together
Chicago Cubs Rick and Paul Reuschel combined for a 7-0 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers, the first modern major league shutout by brothers. Rick allowed six hits in 6 1 3 innings with a blistered finger, improving to 10-13, while Paul faced two batters over 22 2/3 innings with one hit allowed.
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Vilas and Laver reach quarter finals in Longwood event
Top seed Guillermo Vilas of Argentina and veteran Rod Laver of Australia advanced to the quarter-finals at the $100,000 U.S. Pro Tennis Championships at Longwood CC in Brookline Mass. Orantes reached by default as Cliff Drysdale withdrew. Raul Ramirez and Bjorn Borg also won to join the last eight.
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McNair and son top seeds in Cincinnati tennis event
Fred McNair and his son Clay head the field as the top seeds in the 1975 National Father Son Clay Court Championships at the Cincinnati Tennis Club. The Chevy Chase, Maryland pair were doubles runners up last year as 32 teams entered the event running through Sunday.
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Softball invitational opens in Port Lavaca Friday
The Port Lavaca Optimists Club hosts a women’s invitational softball tournament at Little League Park County Fairgrounds Friday through Saturday. Mayor K A Wallace will throw the first ball at 7 30 p m opening game with pre game ceremonies at 7 p m. Thirteen teams compete including The Pharmacy Inez BBs Sea drift Aces Wallies UFCs Bombers Janeys Coyote Queens Halls Cobras and John Dodd Pharmacy. The Pharmacy vs Inez kicks off Friday night. Saturday features UFCs versus City Bombers at 8 a m and Sunday games begin at 10 a m.
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Conigliaro Retires To Become TV Sportscaster
Tony Conigliaro, the former Red Sox slugger, retires after a troubled comeback season. He will join WJAR-TV in Providence next month, saying his body can no longer compete and noting injuries and long minor league trips during his latest stint. He declared, I am no longer a Red Sox, with no regrets.
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