Adams aims to win Browns starting WR job this season
Kent Ohio AP Willis Adams, the Browns second year receiver, aims to move from spectator to starter after a slow rookie season. He endured a hand gash and knee strain delaying his debut behind Dave Logan and Reggie Rucker. Adams, 6-2 and 195, posted a 20-yard TD in drills and three receptions for 52 yards in a Bills scrimmage rematch at Kent State. Browns coach Sam Rutigliano cites health and system familiarity as factors shaping a competitive training camp.
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Browns coach hopes entire squad returns after day off
Kent Ohio UPI reports Cleveland Browns coach Sam Rutigliano hopes every player reports back to Kent State training camp after their first day off in two weeks of practice. No bedcheck. line backer Robert L Jackson sprained his right knee in Sunday's scrimmage versus the Bills. trainers say the injury is not serious but he remains off the leg.
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Indians roll past Blue Jays 11-5 in blowout at Cleveland
Cleveland batters pounded Toronto for 11 runs as JoE Charboneau Jorge Orta Bo Diaz and Rick Manning homered. Dan Spillner won to improve to 9-8 while Toronto used Bob Bailor as an emergency pitcher in the 11-5 defeat.
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Doctors unsure of Richard's long term baseball future
In Houston Houston Astros pitcher J R Richard remains in intensive care after a major stroke six days earlier. Doctors say partial paralysis may be temporary or permanent and cannot predict if he can return to baseball this season. Enos Cabell reports Richard spoke softly and wanted to leave the hospital.
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DeBartolo Threatens Thistledown Shutdown Over Entry Box
North Randall Ohio UPI reports track owner Edward DeBartolo warned he will shut Thistledown if horsemen carry out a Sunday boycott and delay the entry box. Heavy rains flooded barns fueling anger. 40 horses were registered as of Sunday with a Wednesday program in doubt.
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Wills tapped as Mariners new manager in Anaheim
Maury Wills was set for a TV shoot when he was introduced as Seattle Mariners manager after Darrell Johnson was fired amid a 10 game losing streak. Wills, 47, becomes the third Black MLB skipper, replacing Johnson who led Seattle to a 39-65 start and a last place hold in AL West. O'Brien announced the move after Johnson's dismissal, with coach Vada Pinson predicting a shake up for the struggling club.
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