Preseason AP poll names Cuero top in 3A and Brazoswood in 4A
The Associated Press preseason schoolboy football rankings place Cuero as the 3A leader with a 15 lossless 1975 campaign likely. Brazoswood opens 4A at No. 10 as defending 4A champions with Newton unranked and Bryan, Cameron, Grapeland and Big Sandy among noted contenders.
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Blyleven dominates Brewers in 1-0 Roundup win
Bert Blyleven allowed six hits and one walk while fanning 13 to pace Minnesota. Tony Oliva delivered a pinch single in the 11th, driving in pinch-runner Steve Brye for the decisive run. Crandall called Blyleven superb as the Twins held off Milwaukee 1-0 with solid support from Oliva and clutch bullpen work.
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Rangers roll to fifth straight win behind Spencer
Texas Rangers backed by Jim Spencer three singles and a double and four RBIs in a 12 hit attack, beating Detroit Tigers 8 2 with Ferguson Jenkins and Steve Foucault combining on a nine hitter. Jeff Burroughs Tom Grieve Roy Howell each drove in two as the Rangers extended their winning streak. In a separate twin bill, the White Sox defeated the Indians 2 0 on Jorge Orta and Bill Melton homers, while Fritz Peterson’s four hitter and John Lowenstein’s homer powered the Indians in the nightcap.
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Montefusco Frays Expos With 14 Strikeouts In NL Rout
San Francisco rookie John Montefusco punched out 14 batters to lead a 9 1 rout of the Expos. The win tied his season mark at 11 and boosted his rookie strikeout total to 166, nearing a club record. Other NL scores followed as Seaver and the Mets dominated, while Braves, Dodgers, Astros, and Reds posted wins.
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Bruce Miller
Bobby Murcer
Season Football Ticket Deadline Announced
The deadline to purchase season football tickets is Friday at 4 p.m. Remaining season tickets will be sold to the public on September 2. Tickets may be bought at the school district administration office on North Guadalupe Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 to 4 p.m.
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Stan Smith Exiled From Open After Slump and Elbow Pain
At Forest Hills, Stan Smith, 28, once tennis king, struggles with confidence and a painful elbow as Onny Parun defeats him 6-4 6-2 in the first round. Parun notes Smith’s reduced effort and suggests rest. Other seeds advance on a sunlit opening day before a record crowd at the West Side, with night play underway.
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Joaquin Rasgado
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Jan Kodes
Czechoslovakia
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Great Britain
Tom Okker
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Jurgen Fassbender
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Rice Owls to face Cougars with 12 man disadvantage
Rice University coach Al Conover protests a new NCAA rule limiting visiting teams to 48 dressed players while home squads may suit 60. Houston will host the Sept 13 game at the Astrodome. Rice travels four miles, Houston eight. The Southwest Conference seeks clarification as Conover calls it unfair.
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Baseball Standings and Schedule From Thursday and Friday
Baseball standings and upcoming games list matchups across major leagues. Key pitchers Lonborg Ruthven Barr Rogers Nolan Koosman Rhoden among noted records, with Thursday results and Friday schedules for teams including Philadelphia San Francisco Montreal San Diego St Louis Cincinnati New York Los Angeles Boston Chicago Oakland Baltimore Minnesota Texas Detroit Cleveland California Kansas City Milwaukee.
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Chiefs face uncertain start as Stram era ends
Kansas City aims to rebound under new coach Paul Wiggin after Hank Stram’s firing following a 5-9 season. Wiggin vows struggle and fight for a winner amid questions at quarterback and an aging offensive line, while bolstering the defense with Willie Lanier and veterans.
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John Matuszak
Buck Buchanan
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Emmitt Thomas
Jim Marsalis
Mike Sensibaugh
Jim Kearney
Bryant Fumes Over NCAA Cutbacks Amid SEC Hype
Atlanta AP Bryant criticizes NCAA financial cuts especially the 60 man home and 48 on road dress squad limit. Alabama, eyeing a fifth straight SEC crown, will face Tennessee with a 12 man advantage in Birmingham on Oct 18. Also notes Shug Jordan retiring after 25th year. Auburn as main SEC challenger. Duke and UNC in ACC. VMI defending SOCON title with East Carolina, Appalachian in mix. Pepper Rodgers Tech and Miami schedule mentioned. Tennessee, Florida dark horses.
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Bowling final league standings and results
Final standings show Team 3 33 23, Team 6 31 42 2 44 2? Beachcomber 29 42 26, Team 2 28 28, Team 7 27 42 2 84, Team 1 26 29 2, Team 5 26 30, Pizza Hut 22 34. Tuesday results: Team 7 won 4 from Pizza Hut, Beachcomber won 3 from Team 2, Team 3 won 3 from Team 5, Team 1 and Team 6 split 2-2. High bowlers listed: Team 1 Billy Tims 202-516, Team 2 Bo Garett 192-532, Team 3 Erling Smith 213-553, Team 5 Edgar Pfahl 191-481, Team 6 Ricky Burton 213-603, Team 7 Jim Mooney 191-472, Pizza Hut Ray Fitzgerald 197-450, Beachcomber Archie Massolleti 177-479.
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