Browns exit shifts weighty Rams deal and Kapp-Nance stalemate
NFL moves show Roger Brown retired to the Rams reserve amid unhappy 334 pound state and weight cut attempts. Kapp threatens multimillion dollar antitrust suit as he and the Vikings remain $1 million apart with Nance contract impasse with the Patriots. Baltimore trades Roy Jefferson from the Colts for Willie Richardson and a 1970 draft pick. Two exhibition games open the weekend with Atlanta at Washington and Philadelphia at Buffalo.
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Bills
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Eagles
George Saimes
Burkholder Captures Fifth Rhode Island Tennis Crown
Frank Burkholder of the local team won his fifth title this season by taking the Twelve-and-under crown at the Rhode Island State Tournament in Providence. He defeated top Rhode Islander Paul Garvin 6-2 6-2 in the semifinals and Frank Fyfe 6-1 6-3 in the final.
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Rhode Island
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Frank Fyfe
New England
Matthew Hamman
David Goodhue
Belmont
Mass
Hal Gorman
Page Monahan
Chris Garber
Monahan-Garber
Karen Volkas
Ellie Casey
Dave Kern
Billy Pifer
South Africa
Rodney Place
Tim Traverall
John Voikas
Phil Kadesch
Francoise Brosnes
Steve Corey
Winchester
Don Henson
Sikes Holds 2-Stroke Lead in Avco Tourney
Dan Sikes shot six under par 66 at Pleasant Valley to take a two stroke edge in the Avco Golf Classic opener. He sank eight birdies despite three three-putts as raindrops fell on the 7,212 yard course while defending champion Tom Shaw trailed among others at 69.
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Florida Bar Association
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Sikes
Florida
Pleasant Valley
Three Threats Dominate Travers Stakes Contenders
The 101st Travers Stakes at Saratoga features three leading contenders: Mrs. Ethel D. Jacobs' Preakness winner Personality, clock beater Twice Worthy owned by Al Lippe, and Saul Nadler's Judgable rising from the claiming ranks. Other hopefuls include High Echelon and Needles n Pens as weights top 126 and 117 respectively.
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Associated Press
Saratoga
Ethel D. Jacobs
Hirsch Jacobs
Alabama
al Lippe
Mrs. Jacobs
High Echelon
Vmas F. Fleming
Drafting and carburetor rule slow Talladega 500 field
Dick Brooks and 19 other drivers earned starting spots for Sundays Talladega 500 at Alabama International Speedway as NASCAR tests new plates to curb speeds. Bobby Isaac claimed pole at 186.834 mph in winged Dodge. overall speeds eased, engine failures reduced, and drivers debated the impact of the restriction.
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Talladega
Alabama International Speedway
Bobby Isaac
Buddy Armel Extends Lead in Winchester Late Model Standings
Buddy Armel holds a commanding lead in the late model point standings at Winchester Speedway with 368 points, ahead of Sam Nally at 289 and Eddie Hartman 288. Other top drivers include Louie Franklin 276, Roland Cox 252, and 12 more in the 15-driver Hare field. Slonaker debuts a brand new Ford late model after earning last year’s rookie of the year honors.
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Chester Speedway
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Roland Cox
Chuck Brannon
Red Nininger
Johnny Haberbach
Butch Enos
Dick Warrenfeltz
Cowgill
Blake Sowers
Paul Whitlock
Tilden Neff
Will
Slonaker
Heald Meets Wood in Third Round at State Tennis
Top seed Bobby Heald of Richmond defeated Garland Carleton 6 1 6 1 to reach the third round at Briarwood. Mike Eikenberry upset sixth seed Bill Shivar Jr. 6 4 6 4 after beating Frank Scott, with Eikenberry unseeded but ranked seventh in the state. Richard McKee, the second seed, beat Gene Gee 6 3 6 3 and set to face Ron McVittie as others advance.
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Norfolk
Wiley Wood II
Briarwood Swim & Racquet
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Mike Eikenberry
Bill Shivar Jr
Newport News
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Gene Gee
Ron McVittie
Newport News Today
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Williamsburg
Fred Hinton
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