Cowboys Trade Duane Thomas to Chargers for Parks and Montgomery
Duane Thomas, once NFL rookie of the year, is traded from Dallas to San Diego for Billy Parks and Mike Montgomery. Chargers coach Svare calls Thomas a rare talent while noting off field issues. Thomas to report to Irvine. Parks, Montgomery and other trades reshape both clubs.
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Namath still unsigned as Jets prep for SF game
Jets quarterback Joe Namath remains unsigned amid contract talks four days before the preseason opener with San Francisco. Jets president Phil Iselin says negotiations continue with no money agreement yet. Vikings holdouts Jones Washington West clash over new points unrelated to pay.
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Reds Fight Home Woes as Giants Beat Cincinnati 7 2
The Cincinnati Reds, atop the NL West by 57 37 but only 22 home wins, lost 7 2 at Riverfront Stadium to San Francisco. Don Carruthers shut out the Reds until the ninth while Bobby Bonds and Garry Maddox led SF with timely hits and Bonds homered. Other NL results included Houston edging San Diego 3 2 and Atlanta rallying past Los Angeles 4 3.
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Ex-Carbondale family reunions in Chicago
Three of the four male members of the Joe Lutz family held a reunion in Chicago ten days ago. Joe Lutz Sr. coaches for the Cleveland Indians and Joe Lutz Jr. recently graduated in Physics from the University of Illinois. Larry Lutz plays football for the Iowa Hawkeyes and weighs about 205 pounds as he plans to return to offense this season. The family, living in Sarasota, Florida, includes mother Jane Jana and Jay Jay.
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Sanderson Leaves Bruins for Blazers in WHA Deal
Derek Sanderson, star center of the Boston Bruins, agreed on a five year 2.6 million contract with the Philadelphia Blazers of the WHA. His attorney said the deal would make him the highest paid athlete in America even though no signed contract existed yet.
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Stan Mikita Named to Team Canada Roster
Stan Mikita, veteran center from the Chicago Black Hawks, was added to Team Canada for the September series against the Russians. The Czech-born star joins Canada as it prepares for the international challenge.
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Balquist Begins 21st Season with Columbia Lions
John Balquist coaches Columbia University baseball in his 21st season with the Lions. Navy's football team has 37 players out for spring practice, affecting preparations and depth charts.
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Big days left at Sox Park with promotions planned
The White Sox return home tonight to face California for Camera Night then host California again on Thursday for Ladies Night. Four more promotions follow including Poster Day for kids on Sunday and two August games with Dick Allen Photo Mug Night and a Carlos May decal day as promotions push gate totals toward a 1967 high.
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Cardinals face big slide as pennant hopes fade
After a hot June, the Cardinals slumped through July 12 15 and fell below .500 after a brutal four game Chicago series. With 12 losses in 16 games they remain 6 42 games from second in the NL East, as Mets hold a seven game lead on the loss side.
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Zeigler Class B Regionals Set for Aug 7 12
Zeigler announces eight team double elimination regional softball tourney Aug 7 12 with three games on opening nights Aug 7 8 and two games on subsequent nights. First round features RoyAlton West Frankfort Zeigler Carterville Pepsi Cola West Frankfort Dowell Daddy s, with Steeleville Marion Mt Vernon regionals also underway. Winners advance to Danville state tourney Aug 18 27.
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