Raiders Acquire Bubba Smith for Chester in Trade
In a straight player deal, the Baltimore Colts traded defensive end Bubba Smith to the Oakland Raiders for tight end Raymond Chester. Colts GM Joe Thomas cited a football-focused move to add offense for both clubs. Smith said he’s unsure why Thomas acted, while a Colts spokesman noted the contract had expired.
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Sooner Fresh grid tampering threat outlined in transcript scheme
Galveston Texas authorities report that Ball High School principal Jim Watson described a July 1972 encounter where football coach Joe Woolley allegedly threatened to burn the home of a principal if Kerry Jackson’s transcript was not altered to boost class standing. The case ties to Jackson’s Oklahoma eligibility and subsequent NCAA forfeitures.
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Pro cycle races shine at SR Chris Beck Arena show
AMA professional racers return to Santa Rosa for two Chris Beck Arena events at the Sonoma County Fair featuring top Junior and Novice riders on 250cc bikes. Local riders include Ben Ostarello and Larry Ostarello from Santa Rosa with entries from San Rafael Novato Petaluma Mill Valley and other Bay Area locales. The program offers heats semis and a cash feature with a $600 purse. Practice starts 6:00 p.m. racing 8:00 p.m.
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Major League Leaders Home Runs and RBIs list
National League home run leaders Evans Atl and Stargell Pitt 26 Bonds SF 25 Aaron Atl 24 Johnson Atl and Monday Chi 21. American League home run leaders Mayberry KC and Jackson Oak 20 Hendrick Clev 19 Murcer NY and Bando Oak 18. National League RBIs Bench Cin 71 Stargell Pitt 67 Evans Ad 65 Bonds SF 63 Watson Holl and Luzinski Phil 61. American League RBIs Mayberry KC 80 Jackson Oak 74.
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Cloverdale upsets Ukiah to clinch district title
Underdog Konocti and catcher Mark Strohmeier spark a 4-3 comeback win over Petaluma National in McNear Park. Strohmeier drives in the winning run with a fourth inning single and makes a pivotal tag to end a late Petaluma rally, while Greg Feder allows five hits in five innings for the victory. Cloverdale advances to the District 35 finals against Rincon Valley in Petaluma.
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Homes needed for Mendocino baseballers
Mendocino College baseball coach Skip Hunter seeks housing for incoming players who hope to form the first team. He has several prospects requiring affordable homes, with a parallel housing search by basketball coach Ed Boyle. Call 462-0571 with offers or messages.
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Dolphins shine at St Helena swimfest with record feats
Ukiah’s Dolphins battled Solano Aquatic Club for Redwood Empire Division II lead in a coastal duel and set multiple pool records at St Helena. Steve Martin, 8-under, posted three pool records including 18.5 for 25-back and 15.4 for 25-free before fainting in the finals. Dan Sperry set a Dolphins team record in 11-12 boys 100 IM and grabbed fourth place.
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All-Star Ballot Leaderboard Boosts Reds and Cubs Stars
Johnny Bench led a record 4 011 237 ballots to the NL starting catcher spot with 1 738 557 votes. Joe Morgan and Pete Rose also join the NL lineup as Hank Aaron and Ron Santo headline the rest of the selections for Kansas City's Royal Stadium event July 24.
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Sutton and Gibson win for Dodgers, Cards
Los Angeles pitcher Don Sutton beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 1-0 on six hits as Crawford’s second inning homer produced the sole run. Sutton struck out nine to raise his mark to 12-5, while the Dodgers extended a recent hot stretch with nine wins in 10 games and a strong NL ERA. In St Louis, Gibson earned his ninth win as Torre drove in Lou Brock in the eighth for a 3-2 Cardinals victory over the Giants. Marichal tied for active wins lead with 234.
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Robinson Drives Orioles Past A's in NL All-Star Night
Orioles veteran Brooks Robinson homered for a three run shot in the seventh to lift Baltimore to a 7-5 win over the Oakland A's while rookie Don Hood pitched four shutout innings. Hood impressed as he debuted in his first big league game, and Orioles manager Earl Weaver pledged a future as a starter if needed. In other AL games, Kansas City beat Detroit, Boston edged Chicago in 11, and Cleveland topped California.
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