Craig set to retire with 49ers after August return
Roger Craig, famed NFL running back and Nebraska star, will sign with the San Francisco 49ers in early August and retire at a news conference. He spent eight seasons with the 49ers, helping them win three Super Bowls, and later played for the Los Angeles Raiders and Minnesota Vikings before deciding to retire in 1993. He finishes as the NFL’s career receptions leader for a running back with 566 and ranks 13th in rushing with 8,189 yards.
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1985 NFL star Craig eyes 1996 extension and 1000 yard marks
In 1985 Craig became the first NFL back with 1000 rushing and 1000 receiving yards. He had 92 receptions, the season record for Don Shula, coach of the Dolphins, who is reportedly set to sign through 1996. Shula may be replaced by Jim Johnson per rumors. Broncos suffer rookies injuries and an early retirement. Kenny Hall injures shoulder. Scott Vaughn quits two-a-days. Gary Anderson clashes with Steelers over pay, seeking 4.5 million over four years. Marshall Faulk hoped for big deal with Colts, reportedly seven years 17.5 million, legality under review.
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Giants Sign Local Players Jesse Campbell and Gary Downs
New York Giants add two locally tied players this week. Jesse Campbell, West Craven High School alum and fourth-year NFL defensive back, signed with the Giants and aims for a larger defensive role after special teams duties. Gary Downs, a New Bern native and NC State graduate, was also signed and projected for backfield and special teams action with coaching praise for his power and receiving hands.
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Recreation departments list fall sports registrations
Craven County and New Bern recreation departments announce fall co ed softball registration due by August 5 with contact numbers 636 6606 and 636 4061. Stanley White Center registration for fall football includes Jr Peewee and Jr Midget divisions with weight limits and required birth certificate and physical. Havelock and West New Bern sites host Pop Warner football registrations with age and weight specs and required items. Pamlico County Parks and Recreation holds Pop Warner football registration for ages 10 13 with athletic physicals July 25 26. Havelock Youth Soccer fall season registration Saturday July 30 open to ages 5 15 cost 23. New Bern Recreation Department offers a one week high adventure camp July 25 29 pre registration required and contacting 636 4061.
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Daniel Eyes Hall of Fame as JAL Big Apple Classic Nears
Daniel, who beat Laura Davies last week to reach 30 tour victories and claim the 1990 LPGA Championship, aims to focus on play this week despite Hall of Fame talk. Alcott, 38, seeks another major as Davies, Andrews, and King vie for the crown in a field including 150 golfers and defending champion Lauri Merten.
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Mariners Relocate Weekend Games Televised Amid Postponement
Seattle’s 18 year old Alex Rodriguez comments on finishing his first homestand as the Mariners drop five of six. Goose Gossage notes road trips are part of baseball. Four weekend games will be televised while Kingdome tiles are inspected after a ceiling collapse, causing a historic postponement. Brown ultimately moves events to Fenway Park due to facility status.
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