All-Stars eye tough line play from Willie Davis
Willie Davis recalls the nine defensive linemen in the 1975 All-Stars preparing to face the Steelers in Soldier Field. He notes Randy White and Mack Mitchell lead a fast group clocked at 4.6 and 4.7 seconds in the 40 and says the line is the core of any defense. Davis also runs a Los Angeles beverage distributorship.
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All-Star defensive linemen show Lombardi marks in camp
Davis notes Lombardi's three attributes speed quickness agility define a great prospect. Several All-Star rushers such as White Fanning Mitchell Webb Mullane y Hart enstine Walker Bradley and Wasick impress with variety speed strength and pass rush potential. Davis emphasizes teaching quickness over mere direct power.
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Willie Wood Seeks Black Head Coach Job With Bell
Former Green Bay safety Willie Wood is favored to become pro footballs first Black head coach since Fritz Pollard, to succeed Ron Waller as Philadelphia Bells head coach after Waller resigned. Wood joined the Bell as defensive coordinator this year and Waller recommended his promotion.
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Warning on aluminum bats grips prompts safety alert
The U S Consumer Product Safety Commission warns more than five million aluminum baseball and softball bats sold in seven years may be dangerous if rubber grips loosen. One death and at least two serious injuries linked to bats whose grips separated, often injuring youths struck on the head. Eight manufacturers and the Eaton Corp are named as involved or affected, with trade names including Easton Adirondack Wilson H B Louisville Slugger Reynolds Worth.
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Indians struggle as rain halts key game in Texas
Cleveland Indians fume over recent slide after a rain delay halted Thursday night action in Arlington. Manager Frank Robinson closed the clubhouse before a meeting aimed at finding answers as the team dropped six of eight since the All-Star break. A rough error by Charlie Spikes helped Texas Ranger rallies, while Robinson lamented the club’s pace and focus. A make up date for the game was planned, and Detroit loomed tonight with Don Hood vs Ray Bare expected on the mound.
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Elyria All-Stars rout Dayton in State Big League opener
Elyria trounced Dayton 18 to 3 in the first round at Madison as Paul Sunagel slammed two homers and Don Sharpnack added a blast. Schumacher Harrell and Sharpnack each had two hits. Schumacher struck out 13 in a win for Elyria. The winner heads to a potential Friday or Saturday double elimination match in the tournament.
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League leaders home runs summaries by league and team
National League top homers show Luzinski leading with 25 for Philadelphia while Bench Kingman Schmudt Stargell share high marks across Cin Pitt and NY. American League lists Jackson 22 for Oakland Mayberry KC and Bonds NY with Burroughs Tex 18 also noted.
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Virginia Beach arrest precedes fatal shooting of nude suspect
Virginia Beach police say David Vaughn 22, center for the Virginia Squires, was arrested for indecent exposure while naked from the waist down outside his home. A rookie patrolwoman Debra Campbell discharged her weapon during a struggle, wounding Vaughn in the abdomen as officers tried to arrest him after a gas station dispute. Vaughn remained in satisfactory condition at Norfolk General Hospital as investigators review the shooting and Campbell’s abrupt resignation prior to the incident.
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