AFC Preseason Outlook: Jets Broncos Steelers Oilers Varying Hopes
New York Jets aim to win the East with an aerial attack and edge New England. Denver Broncos add quarterback Matt Robinson to outpace San Diego. Pittsburgh Steelers seek to repeat as Central Division champions with Chuck Noll's steady leadership. Ken Stabler boosts Houston Oilers, easing pressure on Earl Campbell.
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AFC QBs Look Strong but Questions Remain Across Divisions
The piece surveys top quarterbacks and offenses amid shifting rosters. Todd, Robinson, Grogan, Fouts, and Zorn headline air attacks while aging QBs like Griese face choices. Oakland plans a runless pass era as Stabler departs, with Noll guiding a new Steelers era and Stabler reviving Houston passing schemes.
Five Are Favored For Hambletonian
Dick Macomber, a first time Hambletonian entrant at DU QUOIN, predicts five of 19 colts can run 1 56 and contend for the crown. Nevele Impulse leads a list including Noble Hustle Wonder Child Final Score and Burgomeister in two elimination heats with a possible third, for the $293,570 event.
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Baseball and NASCAR Scores Mixed Across League Metropolis
American League East leaders and top hitters highlighted a busy slate with Philadelphia's Schmidt posting 35 runs and 93 RBIs season totals while St Louis and Los Angeles sports leaders added to the daily tally. In Darlington NASCAR qualifying, Earnhardt led with 151.895, followed by Gant and Labonte as the field narrowed for the Labor Day race.
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Stabler Guides Oilers Past Bills in Preseason Win
Ken Stabler led the Houston Oilers to a 24 7 victory over Buffalo in the final preseason game. He directed a quick two minute drill before halftime and connected with Mike Barber and Mike Renfro for key gains while Earl Campbell scored twice. Rob Carpenter and Toni Fritsch added scoring plays as Buffalo's Joe Cribbs scored late in the second quarter. The Oilers prepare for the Sept. 7 opener versus Pittsburgh before a 45 973 attendance.
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Open era tennis seeds stumble in second round at National
Upset results from the National Tennis Center show Rosie Casals 6-0 6-0 over an unseeded opponent in 46 minutes. Chris Evert Lloyd defeated Peanut Louie 6-3 6-1. Regina Marsikova, JoAnne Russell, Sharon Walsh, Virginia Wade, Pam Shriver, Ivanna Madruga win for seeds. Eddie Dibbs and Peter Fleming fall to Amritraj and Kriek respectively. Kriek dominates Fleming 6-4 6-2 6-0.
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