Dodgers Split by Fistfight Sparks clubhouse rancor
Two Dodgers stars Steve Garvey and Don Sutton fought in the Shea Stadium clubhouse after a newspaper story alleging team dynamics. The incident drew in players and GM Al Campanis as they separated the men, leaving both with facial bruises.
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Simpson Debut Fails to Rally 49ers in Loss to Raiders
OJ Simpson said his knee is strong but the 49ers looked weak against the Oakland Raiders in a 31-14 preseason defeat. San Francisco’s offense struggled as Ken Stabler threw three early TD passes and the defense stifled the 49ers, who fell to 0-3 with one exhibition left before the season.
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Rivalry Sours As Affirmed Disqualified At Travers
The Travers Stakes at Saratoga ends with Affirmed disqualified after Subtitute jockey Laffit Pincay Jr. moves to the rail causing Alydar to finish first. Alydar awarded victory. both trainers accuse the other jockeys of bad riding amid controversy and threats of suspensions.
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Mitchell to Present Case To NFL Today
The Rev. Jesse Jackson says he will meet with Baltimore Colts owner Robert Irsay to discuss running back Lydell Mitchells charge of discrimination. Mitchell has filed a grievance accusing racism in negotiations bad faith bargaining and an illegal fine system.
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Redskins Place Hill on Waivers
The Washington Redskins put running back Calvin Hill on waivers after he walked out of camp amid retirement talk. Coach Pardee said Hill had not decided his plans, while Tony Green and Tommy Reamon impressed at running back. Also waived were Nate Jackson Ed Marshall and Johnny Owens. Washington meanwhile acquired Jets tackle Mike Hughes for a 10th round pick in next year’s draft, with a conditional clause.
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Dodgers Hit By Player Feud After Sutton Garvey Scuffle
Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda vows to address the Don Sutton and Steve Garvey melee after a 5-4 win over the Mets. Garvey says he is tired of being pushed around as the feud with Sutton surfaces amid a pennant race with the Dodgers leading the West by two games.
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Elder Clinches Westchester Victory in Historic Moment
Lee Elder fired a four under par 67 to win the Westchester Classic by one stroke in Harrison New York. The 44 year old said the win ranks as the most gratifying moment of his life and earned him 60000 dollars, a World Series of Golf berth, and a strong push toward Ryder Cup selection. Mark Hayes finished one behind at 275 and won 3200 dollars.
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