Vikings Top Cowboys In Dallas Preseason Thriller
Minnesota veteran laden unit beat Dallas 16-13 as Fran Tarkenton threw a 12 yard TD to Ed Marinaro after a 16 play drive. Tarkenton praised Dallas defense while coach Bud Grant used his regulars and steered clear of rookies on special teams. Dallas, 0-3 in exhibitions, struggled with fumbles and dropped passes as Landry plans improvement.
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Golden Richards
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Lee Roy
Fred Cox
Rick Dan Meier
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Tom Landry
Bob Lilly
Walt Garrison
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Jordan
Broncos Hold On In Preseason Thriller Over Oilers
Denver survives a tense fourth quarter to edge Houston 27-21 as Paul Smith makes a key fourth down sack sealing the win. Otis Armstrong scores for Denver while Lynn Dickey and Emmett Edwards rally Houston in the late drive. Oilers fall to 2-1, Broncos improve to 1-2.
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Lyle Alzado
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Alzado
Steve Ramsey
Bob Swenson
Willie Rodghers
Fran Lynch
Fred Willis
James Foote
Emmett Edwards
Foote
Smith
Bum Phillips
Hawaiians Top Chicago 28 17 as Sixkiller Passes Shine
In a WFL Saturday night card the Hawaiians beat Chicago 28-17 with Sonny Sixkiller throwing three TDs and Tim Delaney catching two. Duane Thomas played under a one game deal for Hawaiians, carried five times for 17 yards, while Philadelphia Bell protested any Thomas signing by another WFL club. Bell upset Memphis 22-18 to snatch an unbeatens-free slate, and Jacksonville won 26-19 in OT over San Antonio.
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Thomas
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Sonny Sixkiller
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Chris Hemmeter
Weekend NFL Exhibitions Reveal Tight Results Across Cities
National Football League exhibitions show close scores Saturday with Minnesota edging Dallas 16 13 and Chicago topping St Louis 14 13. Other notable outcomes include Oakland over Atlanta 22 7 and Cincinnati defeating Green Bay 27 10. Sunday games feature the Giants edging the Jets 21 20 and Buffalo 31 losing to Los Angeles 24. World Football League results include Jacksonville over San Antonio 26 19 in OT and Southern California 35 beating Birmingham 25. Portland 33 ahead of Shreveport 24 and Hawaii 28 defeating Chicago 17.
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United States wins Gordon Trophy in Vancouver tennis
In Vancouver the United States won the Gordon Trophy after two days of senior tennis matches against Canada. In New York the Mets announced dropping their Visalia California Class A farm club starting with the 1976 season and seeking a closer affiliate, GM Joe McDonald said Sunday.
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Palacios Hosts Tennis Tournament Organised by Newbern
Coach Doug Newbern invites players to Palacios for a tennis tournament featuring singles and doubles for men and women. A and B divisions will classify highly experienced and less experienced players. For details contact Travis at 552 3764 or home after 5 30 at 552 2553.
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Travis
Lakewood LL champions mix of girls and boys in Little League
In Williamsport the Lakewood New Jersey team fielded six players from their district and featured Kim, the first girl Little League baseball player from Lakewood, amid debate over gender participation. Lakewood beat Northridge, California 6-3 after trailing 2-0, then toppled Tampa, Florida 4-3 in a final marked by solid defense and pitching by Dion Lowe and Bobby DelConte.
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Rickie Crum
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John Reizer
George Starr
Scott Schulman
Baseball Standings and Monday Games Summary
Baseball standings show Chicago leading Boston 6 4 and New York 12 4, with California 4. Oakland 69 Milwaukee 33, Cleveland 7 Kansas City 1 Texas, Baltimore 0. Monday games list Cincinnati at Chicago, Atlanta at Pittsburgh, Houston at St. Louis, New York at San Diego, Philadelphia at Los Angeles, plus California 94 New York 0.3 Boston 4 Chicago 1 Minnesota 3 Detroit Kansas City 5 Cleveland 2 Milwaukee 7 Oakland 6 Texas 8 Baltimore 7. Chicago Kaat at Cleveland Eckersley, Baltimore Alexander at Kansas City Leonard, Minnesota Decker at Milwaukee Staton, Detroit Runie at Texas Umbarger.
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Bay City Bombers win Port Lavaca Optimist girls tourney
Bay City Bombers defeated Hall's of El Campo 16 to 11 to claim first in the Port Lavaca Optimist Club girls softball event. Thirteen teams competed with showers interrupting Sunday play. VFW’s Johnny Shipp earned best manager, Janey's Cardinals won sportmanship. Proceeds support youth programs.
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Rankin Wins Narrowly In National Jewish Hospital Open
Judy Rankin finally breaks an eight-month win drought on the LPGA tour by charging from a two-round lead to a two stroke victory at Pinehurst. She closes with a 71 for 207, beating Sandra Haynie and Jane Blalock, each earning $3,685. Haynie falters late amid pressure and a glare from a TV cameraman on the final hole.
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Miss Haynie
Miss Blalock
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Raiders Face Tests Ahead of 43-Player Roster Rule
Oakland, Calif. The Raiders aim to adapt to NFL’s 43-player limit while fielding a deep, talented squad. Al Davis bolsters defense with Ted Hendricks and Bubba Smith as veterans push for starting roles. Stabler shines as QB, Branch and Siani excel receivers. Season opener with Dolphins looms September 22 in Miami.
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