NFL Preseason Opens With Chargers Seahawks Clash
The NFL launches its weekend slate as two improving teams meet in Seattle with the Chargers and coach Tommy Prothro eyeing a challenge in the AFC West. Other games include Eagles Saints in Mexico City, Chiefs at Packers in Green Bay, and Giants at Cleveland among Monday night contests.
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Nicklaus Down But Watson Is On the Upswing
Oakmont reports Tom Watson leading the PGA National Championship after a 4 under par 67 as Jack Nicklaus battles rain delays and a mishap filled 79. Gary Player and Andy North trail at 76, with Dave Stockton at 68 and several players close behind.
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Red Sox Beat Yankees, Extend AL East Lead in Rain-Interrupted Doubleheader
Boston tops the Yankees 7-5 in a suspended 17 inning game and then wins 8-1 as rain shortens the second contest. Jim Rice Fred Lynn and Bob Bailey homer as the Red Sox stretch their lead while Baltimore Milwaukee and Detroit also win other action. Brenda Neal named Handley girls coach. Eddie Murray hits 21st homer as Orioles beat Brewers. Mariners complete a three game sweep with a 6-5 win over Minnesota. Giants beat Dodgers 5-4 as Whitfield returns from eye stitches. Cubs top Cardinals 3-2 to improve to 12-0 against St Louis this season.
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Redskins top pick Tony Green faces tough camp season
Carlisle AP report Tony Green Redskins sixth round pick says training camp is mentally draining. He tore a hamstring early in rookie camp, sits fourth on the tailback depth chart, and monitors how layoffs and depth at running back affect his chances. Green recalls Florida rushing records and vows perfect play to win a spot.
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Front Royal Legion Upsets Harrisonburg in playoffs
Front Royal American Legion Post 53 edged Harrisonburg 1-0 in the Northern Region League playoff opener. Dale Henry pitched a three hitter in his first start, and Kevin Anderson hit a second inning homer. The double elimination tourney includes Front Royal, Harrisonburg, and Warrenton with the winner advancing to the state Legion tournament in Hampton Roads.
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