Rusie Hall of Fame enshrinement amid contract dispute
The article notes Amos Rusie, the "Hoosier Thunderbolt," enshrined in baseball's Hall of Fame today after missing seasons over a contract dispute. It mentions his 20-win seasons with the New York Giants, plus other Hall picks and unrelated sports notes including Oh chasing Hank Aaron's home run record and a Steelers rookie fatality in Latrobe.
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Dorsett’s fragile knee raises Cowboys bench plan
Dallas star Tony Dorsett faces possible rest as knee trouble worries coach Tom Landry after a 34 14 exhibition win over San Diego. Dorsett twisted the knee on a 26 yard run and limped off for evaluation while Oakland’s Al Davis urged the Cowboys to rest him. Davis also warned a lingering injury could become a bigger issue, stressing the need to fix the offensive line to unleash Dallas’ talent.
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Seahawks Add Depth as They Rout 49ers in Exhibition
Seattle quarterback Jim Zorn praised backup Steve Myer after Myer led a strong rally in a 34-24 exhibition victory over San Francisco. Myer the offense to a pair of touchdowns while Zorn rested, and San Francisco’s Plunkett and decades veteran Ed DeBartolo era new coach Ken Meyer saw both starters perform well.
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Packers kicker Marcol overcomes drinking to lead win
Green Bay kicker Chester Marcol, a rookie scoring leader in 1972 and 1974, said he fought a serious drinking problem since January. He described hangovers at practice, binges, and a life changed by counseling and a diet. He kicked three field goals to beat Cincinnati 23-20 and hopes to use his experience to help others after the season.
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El Segundo Wins Legion Area Title in 5-2 Victory
Kenny Jones pitched a four hitter as El Segundo defeated South Gate 5-2 at Blair Field to capture the American Legion Fourth Area championship. The win marks back-to-back area titles for El Segundo, earning a spot in the state playoffs in Yountville, California, August 17-18.
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