NFL votes to bar owners from holding other sports teams
The NFL plans a constitutional amendment to force owners to divest non NFL holdings or face fines. Jack Kent Cooke would have to choose between the Washington Redskins and his Lakers and Kings interests. A special meeting is planned to ratify the rule, with at least 24 of 28 teams in favor.
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Knepper 5-Hitter Helps Giants Widen West Lead
Bob Knepper limited the Pittsburgh Pirates to five hits as the San Francisco Giants won 4-0, widening their NL West lead. Marc Hill drove in two, Mike Ivie homered, and San Francisco moved to 11-5 in Knepper’s 21st appearance this season.
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Rangers Hit Five Homers in 12 7 Rout of Red Sox at Fenway
Texas Rangers blast five homers and three doubles in a 12 7 win over Boston at Fenway Park. Toby Harrah homered twice with five RBIs, Al Oliver adds praise as Rangers snap a poor stretch. Other AL scores include Orioles 8 Twins 6 and Brewers 13 Royals 2.
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Marti Morley Lead Quad Cities Open after first round
Fred Marti and defending champion Mike Morley shared the Quad Cities Open lead at Oakwood CC after 18 holes. Marti shot 66 with five birdies and no bogeys, while Morley also posted five birdies despite a spare club. One stroke back were Maltbie Regalado Erskine Iverson Weibring Eid, with 47 players under par.
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Thomas to Play Out His Option with Redskins
Running back Mike Thomas will play out his option with Washington, becoming a free agent after the 1978 NFL season. He led the team in rushing over the past three years despite a lingering pulled muscle. Negotiations failed over money and injury protection, with Thomas reporting to training camp in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
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Palmer Hangs In Open Race Despite Road Hole Flub
Arnold Palmer remains in contention to become the oldest British Open winner at 48 years 10 months after a 2 under 142 midway, three behind leaders as he navigated the Road Hole disaster at St Andrews. He blamed the famed hole for costing him the 1960 title and noted his continued good form.
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