Dolphins-Eagles exhibition opens NFL season in Canton tribute
Bob Griese will start at quarterback for Miami in the first exhibition and donate his glasses to the Hall of Fame after the game. Ron Jaworski leads Philadelphia with Dick Vermeil aiming to boost scoring and rushing as the Hall inducts Ewbank, Alworth, Nitschke, Wilson and Leemans.
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ABC
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Shrine
Miami
Garo Yepremian
Kansas City Chiefs
Los Angeles Rams
Minnesota Vikings
Ron Jaworski
John Walton
Vermeil
Philadelphia
Eagles
NFL
Hall of Fame
Red Sox Return Home After Tough 10-Game Road Trip
The Boston Red Sox arrive back at Fenway after a 10-game road swing with eight losses, narrowing their AL East lead to 4 1/2 games as Texas tops them 3-1. Kansas City stretches AL West edge with a 3-1 win over Seattle while Milwaukee beats California 6-3.
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California
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Rangers
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Mike Hargrove
Luis Tiant
Milwaukee
Gorman Thomas
Mike Caldwell
Caldwell
Saviano Upset Winner in Louisville
Unseeded Nick Saviano stunned sixth seed Dick Stockton to win the Louisville International Tennis Classic 6-7 7-6 6-4 after dropping the opening-set tiebreaker. Others: Orantes over Fillol 6-2 6-2, Gottfried over Moor 6-3 6-4, Dibbs over Higueras 6-3 6-4, Solomon over Dent 6-3 6-2.
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Spain
Jaime Fillol
Chile
Brian Gottfried
Terry Moor
Monroe
Eddie Dibbs
Jose Higueras
Harold Solomon
Phil Dent
Australia
Medich Leads Rangers In CPR Training Drive
Doc Medich, a surgeon who also pitches for the Texas Rangers, revived a heart attack victim before a Baltimore game. He plans a CPR course at Arlington Memorial Hospital for the team during the Aug 4 homestand, with eight to 28 players including Manager Bill Hunter showing interest.
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Medich
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Bill Hunter
Hunter
Ranger
Brad Corbett
Doe
Jackson Returns to a Mixed Welcome in Yankees Win
Reggie Jackson, back after a 10 day layoff, goes 5-for-8 with a home run and four RBIs as the Yankees split a doubleheader 11-0 and 5-17 with the Cleveland Indians. He faces boos then cheers and says the reception won’t define him while acknowledging intense pressure and public scrutiny.
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Bob Kammeyer Jackson
Martin
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Reggie
Spiveys Corner Seeks 1984 Olympics Hosting Bid
In a tongue in cheek bid North Carolina town Spiveys Corner population 49 proposes to host the 1984 Games. WCKB director notes their pool and Hollerin Contest roots as the local economy eyes Olympic tickets.
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Los Angeles
Red Sea
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Spivey’s Corner
Spivey's Corner
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Thomas
Mexico City
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Spivey’s Corner aims for Olympics bid with Hollerin Contest
Hal Bock notes first come policy as Spivey’s Corner files to host the Olympics. Godwin cites central location near Dawn Fayetteville and Clinton for strong access and boosters support. The town points to a 10 year Hollerin Contest record and honors Debbie Shook as honorary citizen amid its bid push.
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Midway High
Spivey's Corner
Fayetteville
Clinton
Los Angeles
Spivey’s Corner
United States Olympic Committee
Thomas
North Carolina
Debbie Shook
Spruce Pine
N.C
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