Browns Triumph Over Colts In Opening Day Thriller
Browns edge Colts 24 14 as Cleveland ad libbed on offense. Mike Phipps threw two touchdowns and led rushing with 55 yards while Walter Johnson and Jerry Sherk disrupted Baltimore plans. Hendricks blocked a punt and sparked a late drive sealing the win.
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Browns Beat Colts 24 14 Opens Season In Front Of 74303
Cleveland wins opener over Baltimore 24 14 at home as Browns struggle on ground but show passing efficiency. Leroy Kelly misfires with nine rushes for six yards while Mike Phipps tops with 55 rushing yards, and Cleveland heads to Pittsburgh next Sunday to face the Steelers.
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Expos surge toward NL lead with 4-2 win over Phillies
Montreal nips Philadelphia 4-2 to move within half a game of first place as Tug McGraw and the Mets chase in the NL East. The day’s results include St Louis 7-3 over Pittsburgh and Cincinnati 4-3 over Atlanta, with later stars like Agee and Mayberry delivering key hits.
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Crusaders Trim Roster as WHA Camp Opens
The Cleveland Crusaders reduced their training camp roster to 30 as veterans began workouts. GM Jack Vivian reduced rookies from 32 to 10, leaving 20 veterans, 19 of whom played last season, plus three goaltenders, 11 defensemen and 16 forwards. The Hillman brothers will join Oct. 1 after their NHL contracts expire. Tom Edur, 19, remains in camp from the Toronto Marlboros.
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Szabo Plays in Buckeye Victory Over Minnesota
Ohio State defensive tackle Tom Szabo saw action in the Buckeyes Saturday win over Minnesota though the Sunday Chronicle-Telegram game story did not list him among players who saw action. Szabo is also a regular pitcher for the Buckeye baseball team.
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Perry Tops Red Sox 5-1 For 17th Win Amid Birthday Goal
Cleveland ace Gaylord Perry fired a four hitter to beat Boston 5-1, extending his string against the Red Sox to four straight and seven of eight since switching leagues. Williams hit a two run homer and Duffy drove in three as Perry improved to 17-19.
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