Dallas Cowboys Hope to Reach Eighth Straight Playoff Bid
Off season unrest and seven key retirements shake the Dallas Cowboys but coach Tom Landry keeps confidence. Veterans like Staubach Morton and Lilly stay ready as star receivers Hayes and Dupree emerge while Lilly and Pugh anchor a strong defensive line and Renfro Waters guard the secondary.
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Dallas Cowboys
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Cowboys
Mike Ditka
Chuck Howley
George Andrie
Dan Reeves
Lance Alworth
Herb Adderley
Dave Manders
Bob Lilly
Porter Qualifies for Match Play After Sudden Death Win
In Raleigh Joe Porter tied for eighth in the L&M Open then won a prolonged sudden death playoff for the last spot in the $150,000 Match Play championship, earning a first round date with Jack Nicklaus while veteran rivals such as Dave Stockton and Lanny Wadkins also contended for positions.
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Rich
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Four Feature Races Set At Winchester Speedway Tonight
Winchester Speedway hosts four features on a 3 eighths mile oval with 30 lap late models 20 lap Hare six cylinder a rescheduled Press race and a Powder Puff Derby. Warmups start 7 p.m. qualifying at 7 30 p.m. The Hare division runs a 20 lap championship with double points. Racing begins at 8 p.m.
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Godfrey Hosts Eastern Champs in Billboard Soon
Godfrey Volkswagen closes its regular season with a two game doubleheader against Bucky's Tavern of Baltimore at Grim Field starting 7 p.m. The Eastern champion visits to prep for the Eastern Regional Softball Tournament in Winchester Recreation Park next weekend running from August 31 to September 3. Tickets are available through softball commissioner Sonny Higgs.
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Baltimore
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Godfrey
Winchester Recreation Park
Sonny Higgs
John Stifles Phillies to Boost Dodgers Lead
Dodgers ace Tommy John pitched a three hitter with seven strikeouts to defeat the Phillies 3-0, aided by unearned runs and triples by Willie Crawford and Von Joshua. In other NL games, Cardinals beat Reds in 11, Mets edged Giants, Padres toppled Expos, Braves beat Pirates, and Astros defeated Cubs. Cruz homered in the 11th for St. Louis. Dusty Baker contributed key moments for Atlanta.
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Chicago
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Reds
Jose Cruz
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U S Cagers Beat Soviets For World University Gold
The United States, with a 19 year old average, defeated the Soviet Union 75 to 67 in Moscow to win the world amateur basketball gold at the World University Games. It avenged last year’s Munich Olympic final loss and marked a sweet victory for the American team.
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David Thompson
North Carolina State
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Indiana
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U.S
Jack Tingley
Louisville
Tingley
Anton van Klooster
Netherlands
Tainan City Seeks 3d Little League Championship
Tainan City seeks a third straight Little League world title in Williamsport as Asian teams challenge American contenders. The final featured dominant Taiwan pitching with no-hitters and questions from U.S. volunteers over eligibility and rules.
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Johncock Fast in Final Ontario Practice Before California 500
Indy 500 winner Gordon Johncock posted the fast time of 195.045 mph in the STP Eagle on Friday at Ontario Motor Speedway. Gary Bettenhausen was second at 194.539 mph in a McLaren, with Jimmy Caruthers at 194.476 mph in an Eagle. Mark Donohue ran 194.847 mph in a special Can-Am session, while David Hobbs damaged an engine and stayed to qualify in the regular session. Lloyd Ruby 194.413 mph and Johnny Rutherford 194.128 mph followed. Jerry Grant posted 192.496 mph as practice wrapped for Saturday's pole efforts and Sunday races.
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Lloyd Ruby
Johnny Rutherford
Jerry Grant
Henkel Harris captures Industrial League playoff crown in eight and ten innings
Henkel Harris defeats Grove Lime in back to back games to clinch the Industrial League playoff championship. Jack Cleveland pitched both games as Henkel Harris won 8-7 in eight innings and 10-5 in the nightcap. J W Arthur and F M Bank also claim league crowns with Arthur defeating Valley Pike for Business AA. Bobby Graham homered for F M. The Church League finals begin tonight at 7:30 on Preston Field with Burnt Factory vs Sunnyside.
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Redskins Tangle With Colts Tonight at RFK
Washington and Baltimore prepare for a featured exhibition at RFK with Duane Thomas and Mike Curtis expected to clash often on the field. Other Friday and weekend exhibition games include Browns at Falcons and Saints at Patriots.
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