Detroit Lions rout Eagles in preseason clash at home
Detroit rolled to a 31-7 exhibition victory over Philadelphia before 56,032 fans. Greg Landry directed two TD passes and a 33-yard run, while Charlie Sanders and a dominant Lions defense shaped the win as Philadelphia managed 172 total yards and three losses in the three exhibition games.
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Joe Schmidt
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Lee Bouggess
Mark Moseley
Charlie Sanders
Sanders
Army
Michigan State
Jimmy Raye
Gary Pettigrew
Pettigrew
Lem Barney
Norm Shead
Bobby Williams
Ernie Calloway
Philly
Ronnie Blue
George Mira
Barney
Tom Vaughn
Snead
Michigan has incentive to win Big Ten title this year
AP reports coach Bo Schembechler says Michigan seeks sole Big Ten crown despite Rose Bowl ineligibility. He cites strong defense, top quarterback Don Moorhead, and deep backfield led by Billy Taylor and Glenn Doughty, with questions about the offensive line and tight end replacement for Jim Mandich.
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Ohio State
Buckeyes
Southern Cal
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Miami of Ohio
Pasadena
Don Moorhead
Billy Taylor
Glenn Doughty
Doughty
Dan Dierdorf
Jim Mandich
JAA Meeting Tonight With Coaches and Film
The Judges Athletic Association invites all members to a 7 30 p m meeting at the Lions Club Shelter. Guest speakers include Ron Rice coach of last year’s champion football team and Baxter Berryhill coach of the champion cross country team. A highlights film of ACC last year will follow.
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Mets Snap 3-Game Skid as Howard Hits 38th for Nats
In a split Monday card, the Mets end a three game slide by beating the Cardinals 11-5 behind two run hits from Clendenon Shamsky and Jones and Tommie Agee's 22nd homer. The Pirates lead the NL East with the Mets and Cubs close behind, while the Orioles rout the Yankees 10-2 and Boston edges Detroit 4-2.
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Associated Press
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Cleon Jones
Tommie Agee
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Ray Culp
Tig Vie Davalillo
Cards
Pirates
Red Sox
Gary Wagner
Sparky Lyle
Tony Conigliaro
Tigers
Lucky Coin and Carefree Gal Top Shenandoah Purse Field
A 14 horse limit field for Shenandoah Downs six furlongs Charing Cross Purse features J D Marsh's Lucky Coin and Audley Farmstable's Carefree Gal leading an allowance lineup. Both have recent or one prior races behind them with mixed outcomes and strong form.
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W. VA
Shenandoah Downs
J.D. Marsh
Lucky Coin
Audley Farmstable
Carefree Gal
Mile Arcuits
Ohio State Eyes Fourth Crown With Rising Sophomores
Ohio State coach Woody Hayes builds on 18 two year lettermen from the 1968 champion squad as he plans for 1970. Rex Kern leads a potent offense while Jim Stillwagon and Jack Tatum anchor the defense. Hayes warns complacency could erode prospects for the Buckeyes’ national and Big Ten bid.
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Rex Kern
Jim Stillwagon
Jack Tatum
Bruce
Pay as You Go Fines for Hill in Open Controversy
Stormy Dave Hill says he was fined for not signing his Dow Jones Open scorecard after the second round and was disqualified. He jokes about paying fines weekly while Steve Reid criticizes his conduct. Other leaders set schedules, with Jack Nicklaus planning a heavy fall, including the World Series and The Heritage.
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Cassius Clay Arrives in Atlanta for Exhibition Bill
Cassius Clay later Muhammad Ali lands in Atlanta for two four round exhibitions at Morehouse College gym with Rufus Brussell and Johnny Hudgins. Promoters say ticket sales need no boost though ABC-TV will film the event.
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Rufus Brussell
Johnny Hudgins
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Alvin “Blue” Lewis
Orville Qualls
Zora Folley
House of Sports
Joe Frazier
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Major League Leaders By The Associated Press
American League leaders include Yastrzemski and Smith in runs and batting while Killebrew and Howard top homers and RBIs. Pitching leaders feature Cuellar and McNally in wins with low ERAs, and McDowell and Lolich lead strikeouts. National League highlights show Bench and Perez in RBIs, Rose and Brock with hits, and Seaver and Gibson fanning the most batters.
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Yastrzemski
A. Johnson
California
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Washington
Killebrew
Minnesota
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Harper
Milwaukee
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Otis
Kansas City
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P. Kelly
Alomar
Cuellar
Baltimore
McNally
Carty
Atlanta
Clemente
W. Davis
Los Angeles
Kessinger
Chicago
Bench
Cincinnati
Perez
Tolan
Brock
St. Louis
Bonds
San Francisco
Simpson
Gibson
Seaver
New York
Four Big Exacta Tickets Cashed at Shenandoah Downs
In the fifth race two longshots finished first and second triggering only four winning Big Exacta tickets worth $6,953.80 for the 9-3 and 7-5 order. Worcester’s Boy, ridden by Wor cester’s Boy, edged to victory for $28.60, with Lemoyne’s Miss at 21 to 1 earning $15.00 for Place. In the sixth, Sweet Thang led late and held to win $8.20 with Try Charging taking runner-up at $4.80.
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W. VA
Shenandoah Downs
Warren M. Richardson
Worcester
Boy
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Miss
Gordon B. Morgan
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