Ukiah’s Tiger at UOP Bill Strong starts senior season
Ukiah native Bill Strong begins his senior year at the University of the Pacific in Stockton as a defensive end for the Tigers. A former Ukiahi and Santa Rosa JC All-American, Strong has worked to sharpen quickness and ball pursuit while balancing football with recreation studies. He weighs 210 pounds and will weigh his pro opportunities against team needs as Honolulu’s game on November 17 looms.
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Bills face Redskins without O J Simpson in opener at Rich Stadium
The Buffalo Bills start at Rich Stadium with O J Simpson sidelined by a broken rib as rookie Joe Ferguson starts at quarterback. Buffalo seeks early scoring while acquiring Larry Watkins to bolster a thin backfield after injuries and a rough preseason.
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Hanratty Leads Steelers Past Eagles In Preseason Clash
Terry Hanratty relieved Terry Bradshaw in the third, throwing a 52 yard TD to Ron Shanklin and setting up Roy Gerela's 43 yard field goal as Pittsburgh topped Philadelphia. Gabriel struggled, completing only two of 13 passes while the defense held the Eagles to one TD this series. Various Saturday and Sunday preseason games across the league were listed with matchups and locations.
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Davis Cup semifinal hinges on weekend draw in Alamo
In Alamo California the United States faces Romania for a Davis Cup semifinal. Stan Smith and Ilie Nastase lead their teams with a Round Hill Country Club draw at noon to decide if they meet Saturday. U S lineup includes Van Dillen Riessen Gorman Stockton Solomon while Romania fields Quici Santeiu Marcu Haraduau.
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A's take lead in West with road win in Boston
Oakland moves atop the AL West after a 6 3 victory in Boston. Reggie Jackson hit two homers and Vida Blue topped with four hits allowed as the A's won their fifth straight game, one percentage point ahead of Kansas City after the Royals lost to Cleveland. Manager Dick Williams eyes Red Sox aid in Phase II.
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Fairtime Auto Races At Fairgrounds Friday Night
Fairtime features Super Stock Claimer and 99-Special races at the Fairgrounds starting 7 p.m. time trials and 8 p.m. trophy dash heat and main events. Notables include Norm Boudher Dewey Johnson Gene Stacey Herb Gregory Bob Strauss and Chuck Tillman in Super Stock with Tillman hoping to race his Me-2 after a blown engine. Skip Wilkinson leads Super Claimer with Shields McKeehan Abella Sousa close.
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United States dominates Sweden in World University Games rout
UPI reports the U S men’s basketball team crushed Sweden 120 to 31 at Lenin Stadium as Tom Burleson 24 points and David Thompson 21 led six players in double figures. Coach Ed Badger praised the morning workout while lamenting some hotdog tendencies.
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Concord in Western II semi final tilt
Concord California advanced to the Western Division Little League semi final by 16 inning 1 0 win over Orange Olive. They enter tonight 1 0 in division and face Carson City Nevada at 6 pm. Hawaii faces Arizona at 8 pm with winners meeting Saturday for the title and a World Series berth.
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Taiwan pitching simply fantastic in Senior L title chase
Taiwan stood on the brink of its second straight Senior Little League World Series crown as it opened a 4-0 lead and shut out Brenham Texas 11-0 to advance to the final. Li Tsung-Yuan struck out 17, tying a tournament record, while Hou Te Cheng delivered a two run double. Puerto Rico’s Rio Piedras beat San Jose California 5-1 to face the Puerto Rican Texas winner for a shot at Taiwan. California exited 1-2.
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Aaron Abandons Hope of Ruth Record This Year
Hank Aaron says he will not reach Babe Ruth's career home run record in 1973. He has 29 homers in 124 Braves games, with 38 remaining, projecting to about 711 total. He aims to surpass Ruth in 1974, believing the odds are better next season. Other games: Giants beat Phillies 2-1, A's over Red Sox 6-3, Indians 10 Royals 4.
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Seats for 49ers Chargers at Candlestick Park
San Francisco 49ers, 2-1 in pre season, host the San Diego Chargers in their first home game of 1973 at Candlestick Park. Kickoff at 1 p.m. Tickets on sale this week at 49er ticket office 1255 Post St. Call 441-4900 for details. San Francisco has won its first two pre-season games, a first since Dick Nolan became coach in 1968.
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Olga Korbut earns individual honors in first team event
Svetlana Koroleva leads in women's javelin while Olga Korbut delivers a poised performance surpassing her Munich gold run to capture individual honors in the opening team competition with 38.8 points.
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Ukiah gridiron signups start Tuesday for football season
Ukiah’s Varsity Jayvee and Frosh report next Tuesday at 6 pm to Chessall Gym for football physicals. First game Sept 21 at Anton Stadium vs Analy’s Tigers. Two-a-day workouts 8 am and 6 pm. Cross country signups also Tuesday Aug 21 at 6 pm in Chessall Gym for pre season conditioning ahead of Sept 29 home meet.
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Giants Open Key Road Trip With Pirates Game
San Francisco Giants meet the Pittsburgh Pirates in the opener of a pivotal 12 game road swing. Manager Charlie Fox aims for eight wins, as Ron Bryant seeks his 18th victory after a 2-1 win over the Phillies. Tom Bradley pitched eight innings, Willie McCovey and Ed Goodson drove in runs, Gary Matthews stole a base and scored on Gary Thomasson’s sacrifice fly.
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