Bills rebuilding with Shaw and Simpson as scoring threats
Buffalo gains through quarterback Dennis Shaw and running back O J Simpson amid a young, rebuilding squad. Briscoe, Moses, and Hill form a dangerous receiving corps while the defense shows vulnerabilities. new coach Harvey Johnson inherits a 3 10 1 1970 season and aims for improvement.
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Buffalo
N.Y
Dennis Shaw
O.J. Simpson
Marlin Briscoe
Buffalo Bills
Bills
Shaw
Associated Press
Haven Moses
J.D. Hill
Jan White
Bruce Jarvis
Jim Braxton
Offensive Blocking Big Problem Facing 1971 Frankton Gridders
Frankton Eagles enter third varsity season facing weak blocking and limited offense after losing 13 seniors. Coach Scott Kratovil emphasizes inexperienced line and backfield, with three new faces in the middle and a quarterback battle between Jim Truex and Mike Coy. Schedule includes Jamboree with Yorktown and Shenandoah as the team tests their improved blocking and aims to put points on the board.
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Dave
Ace
Loverly Herald
Frankton Eagles
Eagles
Scott Kratovil
Kratovil
Steve Lawrence
George Covington
Mike Westerfield
Covington
Westerfield
Greg McClintock
Greg Mahoney
Jim Truex
Mike Coy
Truex
Coy
Larry van Briggle
Richard Howles
Mark Reece
Randy Marsh
van Briggle
Howles
Howells
Mike Konkle
Konkle
Jim Websollek
Tom Urban
Larry Hanna
Dick Shelton
Yorktown
Shenandoah
Pendleton Heights
Frankton
Eastbrook
Highland
Hamilton Heights
Taylor
Delta
Pack Asks Waivers On Jim Grabowski
GREEN BAY Wis AP Jim Grabowski ailing running back and one half of the Packers gold dust twins had his NFL career in doubt as Green Bay asked waivers on him. Grabowski 26 led Green Bay in rushing 1967 466 yards despite injuries and knee surgery. Also waived were wide receiver Jack Clancy and rookie guard Curtis Jones while Donny Anderson remained with the club.
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Green Bay
Wis
Jim Grabowski
Green Bay Packers
Packers
Grabowski
University of Illinois
Red Grange
Donny Anderson
Jim Taylor
Paul Hornig
Anderson
John Brockington
Ohio State
Jack Clancy
Curtis Jones
Missouri
Coaches Meeting Set At Muncie Indiana IHSAA Mandates Clinics
The Indiana High School Athletic Association requires all head coaches and officials in football basketball wrestling and baseball to attend mandatory rules clinics. The football clinic for the area is scheduled next Monday at 7 30 p m at Muncie Northside High School conducted by Jim Burress and Dick Hall. Northside is on Bethel Avenue near Ball State stadium with directions provided. Attendees should park in the east lot and use the northeast auditorium entrance. Head coaches may opt to take a 2 1 2 hour examination for new officials if they skip the clinic prior to the season.
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Indiana High School Athletic Association
IHSAA
Muncie Northside High School
Central Officials’ Association
Jim Burress
Dick Hall
Muncie
Indianapolis
Northside
Bethel Avenue
Ball State
Anderson
Indiana 32
Tillotson Avenue
Bethel
Steele Resigns As Cougar Coach
The Carolina Cougars announced the resignation of Jerry Steele as head coach citing health reasons. Steele, 32, entered hospital two weeks earlier with a stomach disorder and underwent tests. He said he would remain with the club as player-director while no new coach has yet been appointed.
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Greensboro
N.C
Carolina Cougars
Jerry Steele
Steele
American Basketball Association
Cougar
Cougars
Carl Scheer
Senators May Be Sold To Corporation itolia
Baseball Commissioner Bowie Kuhn disclosed talks with several major companies about buying the Washington Senators to keep the club in Washington. He noted a sale price around 10 million dollars, with only two ML teams currently owned by major companies.
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NEW York
Bowie Kuhn
Washington Senators
Major League Baseball
St. Louis Cardinals
Anheuser-Busch
New York Yankees
Columbia Broadcasting System
Kuhn
Bob Short
Senators
Short
Washington
A's Optimistic on Pennant Showdown With Orioles
Washington AP report says Oakland manager Dick Williams believes the A's can beat the Orioles in the American League pennant race. He cites pitching depth with Vida Blue Catfish Hunter and Chuck Dobson, notes Orioles’ pressure experience, and says playoff rotation will matter, aiming to win the opener.
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Washington
Oakland
Dick Williams
Baltimore
Orioles
Athletics
Williams
A’s
Vida Blue
Jim “Catfish
Hunter
Chuck Dobson
Melson Upset In Grandview Club Match
Oscar Melson, defending champion and 12 time winner, was upset in the opening round of the Grandview Club Championship by Jerry Williams who won one up. Williams advances to second round play as other results see Mike Berson, Don Granger, Merlin Tyler and more in tight close matches across several flights.
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Oscar Melson
Jerry Williams
Williams
Melson
Mike Berson
Mike Brow
Don Granger
Shannon Chambers Sr
Merlin Tyler
Milt Owen
Joe Niece
Calvin Caudill
Bob Arnold
Bob Snow
Gerald Bodkins
Jack Beck
Bristol Fined Suspended by AL Over Orioles Loss
Milwaukee Brewers manager Dave Bristol was fined undisclosed and suspended through August 23 for actions during a 3-2 loss to Baltimore. Brewers' Frank Lane criticized umpiring as Cronin announced the discipline and Elmer to take charge in Bristol's absence.
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Boston
Dave Bristol
Milwaukee Brewers
Baltimore
Joe Cronin
Milwaukee
Frank Lane
Brewers
Lane
Bristol
Cal Elmer
Orioles
Mark Belanger
Ron Theobald
Art Frantz
Cronin
Frantz
Nestor Chylak
Nicklaus and Petty Share Drive to a $200,000 Season
Golfer Jack Nicklaus and racer Richard Petty have two things in common. Both are focused on hard work as they chase a $200,000 season. Petty aims to top that mark while Nicklaus eyes victory that could push his season earnings toward $200,000 and beyond.
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Jack Nicklaus
Richard Petty
Talladega, Ala
Petty
Nicklaus
Lee Petty
Daytona Beach
Anold Palmer
Richard
British Women Seek Second Wrightman Cup
In Cleveland Heights the British women begin the 1971 Wightman Cup against the United States aiming for their second title in 11 years. Captain Ann Hydon Jones, pregnant, leads a veteran England squad including Christine Truman Jones Nell Truman Winnie Shaw Virginia Wade and Joyce Williams in a format of five singles and two doubles matches over three days. Wade stands out as a key player with past wins and a 1968 doubles triumph with Winnie Shaw.
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Cleveland
Ann Hydon Jones
England
United States
Mrs. Jones
Christine Truman Jones
Christine
Nell Truman
Winnie Shaw
Virginia Wade
Joyce Williams
Miss Wade
Miss Shaw
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New Orleans
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Simpson
Wayne Patrick
West Virginia
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Marlin
Briscoe
Eit
Sy Gainer
D. Hill
Arizona State
Moses
Rich Creek
Jim Reilly
Joel O'Donnell
Howard Kindig
Paul Costa
Jim Dunaway
Ron McDole
al Cowlings
Paul Guidry
Butch Byrd
John Pitts
Alvin Wyatt
Dave Chapple
Paul Maguire
Harvey Johnson
John Rauch
Ralph C. Wilson Jr
Frankton Eagle
Herald
George Eckson
Pack
Mallory Technical Institute
Indiana Vocational Tech. College
Itolia
Grandview
George “Ng
Frank Cipolloso
Andy Kolins
Dave Bilbrey
Tim Carper
Dale Overlin
Joe Fields
Vern Fields
Jerry van Matre
Ron_ Granger
Ken Ashton
Gene Owers
Lew Roby
Jan Jones
John Lawhon
Duane Cue
Mike Zorabedian
Charlie Barrett
John Linesner
Bruce Wood
Dallas Ball
Bryce Brown
Herman Robinson
Ed Dennis
John Konkle
Harold Weaver
Chuck Munger
Tonny Barnett
Bud Biddle
Bill Bar
Gary Courter
William Seal
Woody Skaggs
Frank Calabria
Emmett Waseroed
Jim Ohler
Don Jones
John Horeway
Bernie Made
George McWilliams
Mike Hall
Dave Butler
Percy Hill
Don Keesey
Harold Robinson
Bob Granger
Harry DeArment
Charles Burkhardt
Walter Wigner
Lowell Moore
Roy DeHart
Dick Seipel
Hansel Rybolt
Jerry Massey
Roy Vetter
Sid Millspaugh
Herman Vorhees
Tom Moore
Harold Gallamore
Wilmer Wigner
Jim Norrick
Ralph Met
John Herbst
Harold Henry
Keith Schepper
D. Ray Carter
Rick Clifton
Don Bastine
VINO
Alabama International Speedway
Harold T. ‘Clark
Cleveland Heights
U.S
Wilson
Citys
Andrew Steen
Jimmie Anderson
Willie English
Robert Jackson
Robert Fuller
Mike Hopgood
Bonnie McCullough
Joe Rayford
John Steen
Bob Simmons
Danny Jefferson
Bonnie Ashly
James McCullough
Dave Armstrong
Optimist
Robert DeSchamps
T.T
Bob Kinser
Chuck Amati
Bobby Jones
Todd Gibson
Bob Seelmon
Jerry Camfield
Sheldon Kinser
Dick Jones
Rick King
Larry Miller
Larry Curtiss
Dick Gaines
Allen Barr
John Logan
Harold Mouser
Gary Albritain
Sun-Valley Speedway
Anderson, Indiana
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