NFL Records Open to Challenge as Season Expands
The NFL expands from 14 to 16 games and all single season marks are up for grabs. Players like O J Simpson and Joe Namath could see their totals eclipsed without an asterisk, while Charley Hennigan laments some 14 game records may stand as "special" but likely unbreakable.
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Forsch Finds Success in a Starting Role
Houston right-hander Ken Forsch won his second straight start since moving into the rotation, a nine-hit 6-3 complete game over the St. Louis Cardinals. He improved to 8-4 with two RBIs, while Art Howe suffered a broken finger and missed about three weeks. Other NL scores include Atlanta over Chicago 4-3 and Pittsburgh 5-0 over Cincinnati.
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Yankees Struggle to Catch Up With Red Sox
New York owner George Steinbrenner says he is not panicking over the Yankees season, blaming injuries and a battered pitching staff for slumps. He cites players like Messersmith, Hunter, and Gullett as hurts while urging league realignment with more playoffs to boost interest.
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Broken Promises Move Marvin Webster To Knicks
Marvin Webster said misplaced assurances led to his departure from the Seattle SuperSonics for the New York Knicks. The 7 foot 1 center called the Knicks honest in negotiations, with a five year contract reportedly near 3 million dollars, making him the Knicks' highest paid player.
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