Spiders Face VMI Test in Richards Exhibition
Richmond opens Southern Conference play at VMI as quarterback Charlie Richards seeks proof he can replace Buster O'Brien. Richards threw 47 passes for 73 yards in the season opener against Mississippi State, with Richmond aiming to balance air and ground attacks against the Keydets in Lexington.
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North Dakota State Leads AP Small Colleges Poll
North Dakota State Bisons dominate the early AP small college football rankings led by rollers Roller and Hatchett as they crushed Northern Michigan 28-14. Indiana State and Grambling follow in second and third with notable upsets shaping the Top 20.
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Ohio State Opens with TCU in Season Opener
Ohio State, led by coach Woody Hayes, is favored to beat Texas Christian as it kicks off the season. The Buckeyes, with 18 of 22 returning regulars and a deep backfield, aim to extend the national winning streak to 16. TCU, behind Steve Judy, aims to challenge the offense after a high‑scoring opener.
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Nats clinch first .500 season since 1953 with win over Tigers
Washington defeated Detroit 7-2 to reach an 81-75 mark and lock in its first .500 record since 1953. Ted Williams praised Ken McMullen as he drove in five runs in the doubleheader sweep and added three more in the win. Bosman earned the victory, improving to 13-5, as Norm Cash homered for Detroit. The AL East race remains pivotal with Boston and Detroit chasing, as Baltimore has clinched the division.
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Three B League bowlers top 400 as Triangle Legs win
Tuesday night saw at least three B League bowlers exceed 400, led by Woody Armel with 458 and including Gil Taylor 415 and Allen Carter 406. Team results: Triangle Legs beat American Oil, Henkle Harris edged Shade Equipment, Leggett defeated Bell Clothes, and Joe's Atlantic beat Veteran's Texaco.
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ArmEl Leads Baptist In Night High 152 and 407 Set
ArmEl led the 1st Baptist Church to a victory over the Church Women in the Church League. Woody ArmEl posted a 152 night high and a 407 series. In A League action threeVestors beat the Question Marks Miller's Auto Sales downed Trip's Auto Sales and South End Barber Shop topped Winchester Mobile Homes.
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Nixon leads Sleepers with 138 game in league action
Mary Ann Nixon rolled a 138 game and 348 set as the Sleepers beat Allegany Freight Lines Team. Goode and Johnson added three tallies for their teams, Holiday Inn and Rebels won their matches, while Bartley Shoe Repair fell to Cooper's Jewelers by two points. Jean Pitta posted a 144 to lead Number 11 over Tab by two.
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Bowler Connie Lineberg Named Bowler of the Week
Polly's Cab upset Buckley-Lages, Coca Cola beat Shenandoah Pride, and Breeden's Plumbing beat Diet-Rite Cola in Star League action. Gil Taylor led Pinbusters with a 159 high game and 406 high set to beat Hopefuls 2-1 in Sunday Night Mixed Doubles. Connie Lineberg earns bowler of the week after a strong run.
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Shenandoah Race Day Results First Through Ninth
Racing card results from Shenandoah include winners and payouts for nine races with payoffs noted for exacta and double bets. Notable figures include a Big Exacta payout of 1303.60 and a 1972 attendance of 3,772 with handle of 291620.
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Orioles edge Indians as McNally wins 20th of season
Dave McNally pitched six hits scattered for his 20th victory as Baltimore defeated Cleveland 4 to 2. Al Oliver of the Pirates struck six hits and drove in three runs in a 5 3 9 7 doubleheader sweep of Philadelphia.
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Portland and Las Vegas Boxing Summaries
Paul Raymond 182 pounds from Sommerville Massachusetts outpointed Pete Ricciuti 175 pounds of Portland. Cipriano Hernandez 151 pounds of San Diego outpointed Alviro Quiterrez 149 pounds from Mexico City. Both bouts listed with ten round outcomes in Las Vegas and Portland results.
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