Killebrew Drives Twins Past Indians with Two Homers
Harmon Killebrew slugged two homers and drove in five as the Minnesota Twins beat the Cleveland Indians 8 to 4. He joined the 500 homer club this month and raised his RBI total to 94 while the Twins, despite a disappointing season, lean on his bat. The day’s AL action also saw Oakland, California, Detroit, and Kansas City win, with a rain-postponed Milwaukee Baltimore doubleheader.
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Talent, Experience, Desire Fuel Vikings Super Bowl Hope
Vikings coach Bud Grant builds a dynasty with talent depth at quarterback led by Cuozzo Snead and Lee, plus strong defense with Eller Page Larson and Marshall. Injuries thin guard Vellone’s spot, rookie Patton and Hayden push for playing time as veterans Brown Osborn Reed Jones Washington Henderson Grim return. Grant cautions uncertainty in QB talks while observers see a title run if luck and health cooperate.
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Shula Quietly Switches Gears for Dolphins Lions Clash
Don Shula will trot Miami’s No 1 offense led by Bob Griese for at least a half against the Detroit Lions in a nationally televised preseason game. The Dolphins are 0-2-1 after three exhibitions and Shula says it's time to end experimentation and establish a winning attitude.
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Baldwin-Wallace hosts Poly-Turf touch football game
The article recounts Baldwin-Wallace College inviting area sports writers and broadcasters to a brief touch game at the new Poly-Turf stadium in Berea across from Ursprung Gym. It notes the 0-0 tie, stadium features, and other pre season NFL matchups and players including Joe Schmidt coaches and teams like Miami, Dolphins, Packers, Raiders, Vikings.
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Lee Tressel
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Hillsdale
Ohio
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Idaho State University
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Cubs Beat Braves 3-0 to Move Past in NL East
Milt Pappas, 32, notches his 16th win with a five hit shutout as the Cubs blank the Atlanta Braves 3-0. Chicago moves to second place, 0.1 games ahead of St Louis and six back of Pittsburgh.
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Woody Woodward
Johnny Beach
Seven County Gridders Vie For ALL Spots
AKRON The University of Akron begins its 71st football season as 74 candidates report to Coach Gordon Larson. Medina County players George Anderson Mike Foy Biff Houston Brad McCanna plus local sophomores Gary Green Dave Winland and Don Dorland compete for Zip roster spots. Akron is 7 3 last season with 21 lettermen returning. Foy and Houston are defensive linemen who earned letters last year. Green a former Medina scoring champ will seek the fullback position as Larson prioritizes finding a fullback with several others watched closely.
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Bruins President Seeks Fund Drive Tickets
Boston Bruins President Weston Adams Jr. plans to donate 3000 tickets to both the Republican and Democratic parties for use in a fund raising campaign.
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Northfield Horse Racing Results
First Nancy Princess leads with 15.40 5.40 3.00 followed by Lovely Luann, losola Scotland. Second Flora Gold dominates with 21.00 7.80 4.60 and Frosty Delight. Daily Double 2 and 6 paid 168.60. Third Knight and Lady Loftie feature 8.00 5.20 2.80 and 5.40 3.00. Fourth Forshy and Temple Raider add 7.00 3.20 2.40 and 2.60 2.40. Perfecta Land 2 pays 16.60. Fifth Sam Sam and Meadow Doc headline 7.40 3.80 2.60 and 4.80 2.80. Sixth Velvet Sahbra and Colshape appear 4.60 4.00 3.00 and 11.80 4.40. Seventh Quick Mission and Rock Springs Bob run 12.80 5.60 4.80 and 4.80 3.80. Perfecta 4 and 6 paid 38.60. Eighth Mighty Nig and Lay Honor plus Speedway Cutie finish 3.00 2.80 2.40 and 9.00 4.00 3.00. Ninth Mystic Boy 7.00 4.20 3.40 with Record Holder 4.40 2.60 and Latest Record 3.60. Tenth Qui Nhon 9.20 4.40 2.60 Ruths Lad 3.60 2.80 Farveletta 3.40. Perfecta and 8 paid 30.00.
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