Falcons Poised for Improving Season Under Van Brocklin
Atlanta coach Norm Van Brocklin forecasts a step forward for the Falcons after a 4-8-2 showing in 1970. Injuries disrupted the line and pass receiver speed is emphasized through several draftees while the defense, led by Humphrey, Zook, Nobis, Hansen and Reaves, appears strong. Quarterback Bob Berry leads the offense with support from runners like Profit Gipson Malone Wages and a healthy line around tight end Mitchell.
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Joe Profit
Northeast Louisiana
Ken Burrow
San Diego State
Wes Chesson
Duke
Ray Jarvis
Norfolk State
Alvin Griffin
Tuskegee
Claude Humphrey
John Zook
Tommy Nobis
Don Hansen
Ken Reaves
Cluth
Tom Hayes
Ray Brown
West Texas State
Bob Berry
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Randy Johnson
Leo Hart
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Paul Gipson
Art Malone
Harmon Wages
Sonny Campbell
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George Kunz
Battle Of NL ERA Leaders Roberts Wins Pitchers' Duel
Dave Roberts pitched a 12 inning complete game for the San Diego Padres beating the New York Mets 1-0 as Larry Stahl scored the only run. Tom Seaver took the loss in another masterful effort with 14 strikeouts. Pittsburgh, Atlanta, Cincinnati, Montreal and Los Angeles won others in the league.
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Blue Completes AL Sweep With First Boston Victory
A's Blue tosses a complete game win over Boston as Reggie Jackson drives in the tie breaking run and adds an insurance score in the 10th. Blue secures his 21st victory, completing a sweep of the 11 AL teams and beating the Red Sox for the first time.
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Fosse homer in 12th lifts Indians to 3 2 win over White Sox
Cleveland defeats Chicago 3 2 in 12 innings as Ray Fosse belts his fifth homer of the season off Rich Hinton. Ted Uhlaender opened the game with a first inning homer and Rick Reichardt drove in the tie in the ninth. Ed Farmer earned his fourth straight win in relief for Cleveland.
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Rich Hinton
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Ted Kelly
Rick Reichardt
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Wilbur Wood
Wednesday Baseball Scores and Probables Across Leagues
Rain postponements mark several games in New York Baltimore Chicago and Oakland markets. Detroit Cleveland and Minnesota win in interleague play as Night games feature Detroit Pittsburgh Los Angeles over St Louis and Houston. Probables list includes Lolich May 7 Dodgers and Clemons Wright at Washington with multiple twi nights and later Friday fixtures.
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Gabriel to Play Six Rams Series in Preseason Clash
Fullerton California UPI Roman Gabriel the Rams No 1 quarterback will appear in six series against the Cleveland Browns at the Coliseum Friday night He played four series last weekend in a 45 21 loss to the Cowboys and two in an earlier 174 victory over Houston Dennis Dummit UCLA will follow Gabriel in action Prothro aims to increase veteran playing time each week to prep for the league opener Sept 19 at New Orleans.
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Baldos Wins Big T By Nose At Thistledown
Baldos edged Robinga by a nose in the ninth at Thistledown winning the one mile in 1 40.4 and paying $3.40. Unruly Prince finished third. Miss Thym Bomb and Spekette won the daily double for a $216.80 payoff. attendance was 4 353 and handle $379 032.
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Wadlington Wins Weymouth Junior Championship Title
Jeff Koozer shot 73 to complement an 82 from round one and win the 10-12 division at Weymouth Valley Country Club. Mark Wadlington led the 16-18 class with 74 and 75 for a 149 total, besting Ray Bet tendorf and Ted Ossoff. Jon Veres captured the 13-15 title with 82 and 84 for 166, while Carol Logan posted a 179 to win the girls 13-15 division. Laura Becker led the 10-12 girls with a 205.
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Paul Becker
Jack Ferenz
Mark Wadlington
Ted Ossoff
Jon Veres
Gazette
Jeff Borden
Nancy Denucci
Carol Logan
Laura Becker
Medina
Weymouth Valley Country Club
Ray Bettendorf
Bettendorf
Jack Ferentz
Chippewa Yacht Club Eyes Back-to-Back Regattas on Chippewa Lake
Chippewa Yacht Club schedules two major regattas on Chippewa Lake August 14 15 and August 19 22. The AYFYRA international regatta will draw 30 to 40 boats from the eastern U S and Canada with Y-Flyer and Snipe fleets racing. CYC hosts the Seigenthaler Regatta as a regular AYFYRA event with commodore Len Perkowski vice commodore Neil Whitfield and rear commodore Howie Hoehn organizing.
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Cleveland
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Medina
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German Driver Enters Talladega 500 Stock Race
Rolf Stommelin of Germany, a grand prix racer ranked 13th in the world driving championship, will compete in his first U.S. stock car race at the Talladega 500 on August 22 in Talladega Alabama.
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Big Ten Lifts Rose Bowl Appearance Rule After Long Halt
The Big Ten voted near unanimously to end the no repeat rule barring consecutive Rose Bowl teams. The change lets a conference champion appear in the Rose Bowl in consecutive years if holding top ratings, ending a policy dating back to 1947 and affecting schools like Ohio State and Michigan State in past decades. The ruling, subject to a 60 day appeal window after fall classes start, aligns with a Pacific League pact to continue Rose Bowl participation.
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Man pulls steamboat for record 15 miles on Gull Lake
Walter A. Poenisch, 59, a former baker and rodeo rider from Grove City Ohio, pulled a 38 foot steamboat by rope for 1.5 miles in 20 mph waves on Gull Lake Michigan. He plans a 140 mile nonstop Cuba to Fort Lauderdale swim in 52 hours after securing a sponsor, aided by his tiger juice concoction. His wife worries about family plans as he trains.
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Walter A. Poenisch
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Ohio
Eagle
Notre Dame Captain Gemmell Breaks Leg in Accident
Notre Dame basketball captain Doug Gemmell suffered a broken leg in an automobile accident near his Irvington New Jersey home. The school announced the injury on Wednesday.
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Irvington
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