Governors view Hambletonian bid at Southern Illinois meeting
Illinois Governor James Thompson plans to attend a Hambletonian Society meeting in Du Quoin to urge keeping the 1981 trotting classic at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds. New Jersey Governor Brendan Byrne will join a Meadowlands bid, while New York Governor Hugh Carey may also attend with a Syracuse New York State Fair delegation.
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Syracuse Bid Push Cited At State Fair In New York
Syracuse faces a day at the New York state fair to press its bid, with Snyder and Hayes noting support for the Syracuse effort. Chicago Mayor Jane Byrne, who planned to attend the Hambo event, will not speak at the society meeting, which is closed to the press.
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Du Quoin Fair publicist sets talks at podium
Page Fifteen note reports Curt Greene saying politicians will depart after giving their presentations at the Du Quoin Fair public events.
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Knight to be summoned for Puerto Rico court appeal
Attorney for Bob Knight seeks to bring the Indiana University coach to Puerto Rico for sentencing related to a conviction at a trial he did not attend. Judge Ru rico Rivera granted a postponement to Sept 10 and warned that the $100 bail could be confiscated if delay continues. Knight received six months in prison and a $500 fine after slugging a Puerto Rican police officer during Pan American Games practice. the American team later won gold.
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Big Red keeps 2 kickers and trims Greene McIntyre
St Louis Cardinals announce a split kicking role after final cuts. Steve Little and Mike Wood survive to share duties as the team opens the NFL season against the Dallas Cowboys. Special teams coach Jerry Thompson cited Little’s punting edge and Wood’s kicking consistency.
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Dolphins cut Garo Yepremian as Shula goes younger
The Miami Dolphins released placekicker Garo Yepremian after a 17 year career, opting for 22 year old rookie Uwe von Schumann. Coach Don Shula cited a stronger leg and plans for a younger lineup while Yepremian eyed a new club.
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Richard Dominates Expos With 12 K Two-Hitter
Houston ace J.R. Richard fired a two-hit gem with 12 strikeouts in a 3-0 win over the Expos, his major league leading total for the season reaching 244. Teammate Enos Cabell drove in two runs as Cincinnati later beat Philadelphia 4-2 to stay within a half game of Houston in the NL West.
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Dade caps Padres win over Cubs with Sutter in 10th
In San Diego, Paul Dade delivers a two out pinch double off Bruce Sutter in the 10th, giving the Padres a 5-4 victory. Dade went 2-for-2 against Sutter this year as San Diego builds extra-inning wins and Hoists a 10th in 15 extras. John D Acquisto earned the win while Willie Hernandez took the loss for Chicago.
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