Pro Football Roundup Opens Exhibition Season With Jets Beating All Stars
Pro football opens with the Jets led by Namath against the College All-Stars in Chicago. Lombardi debuts as Washington coach against the Bears with other exhibitions featuring Baltimore at San Diego Buffalo at Houston Minnesota versus Miami and Oakland versus Kansas City. Morrall to start for the Colts after their Super Bowl loss. Unitas to see action. O J Simpson reportedly bound for New York for non football business plans amid unsigned contract with Buffalo.
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Jets 13-Point Favorites To Whip Collegiate Stars
The Jets enter Soldier Field as 13 point favorites over the College All-Star team. Namath leads the Jets after their Super Bowl win over the Colts, while Otto Graham coaches the college squad in this annual exhibition. Televised by ABC at 9 30 p.m. EDT, the game features Hanratty Cook pairing with receivers Seymour Washington and Levens as the All-Stars look to counter with a sharp aerial attack.
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Cincinnati
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Jim Seymour
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Green Bay Packers
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Arts And Letters Set For Monmouth Return In 100000 Handicap
Arts And Letters, Triple Crown hopeful who beat Majestic Prince, will make his first start since June 7 in the 100000 Monmouth Invitational Handicap at Monmouth Park. He carries 128 pounds with Braulio Baeza aboard, trainer Elliott Burch noting the track’s slow surface. Other stakes include Delaware Handicap at 1 1/8 miles, Lindheimer Handicap at Arlington, Whitney Stakes at Saratoga, and Green Memorial at Rockingham. Al Hattab is the top rival at 126 pounds.
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Elliott Burch
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Arlington Park
Saratoga
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Mellon
Oilers Begin Preseason Route for Buffalo Drills
Houston Oilers arrive in Houston after three weeks of Kerrville camp workouts with coach Wally Lemm claiming progress and readiness. Beathard to start the drive in the Astrodome for a preseason game against the Bills, featuring veteran units early and substitutions as the contest unfolds.
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Baytown Teens Rally To Edge Freeway In Junior Tourney
Baytown Teens defeated Freeway National Bank 1 0 to stay alive in Pasadena in the Teen Regional Baseball Tournament. Bradford pitched six innings while walking four and fanning nine before DeHoyos closed with a no-hitter bid. Dedman scored the lone Baytown run on a sacrifice fly, and Baytown must win Friday to reach Saturday’s final and potential state berth.
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Texas coaches gather for 39th ASCA extravaganza in Dallas
In Dallas Aug 3 to 7 the Texas High School Coaches Association hosts the 39th annual coaches school featuring lectures and all star football and basketball games. About 5,500 coaches are expected, with last year’s attendance a record 5,005 in Fort Worth. South leads basketball 6 straight. North controls football, 7 game streak. Notable players include Walter McCawan and Wayne Howard, while North coach Truman Nix faces Travis Raven in Dallas. Attendance records cited for Dallas and Fort Worth events, with lectures by Chuck Fairbanks John Pont and Bobby Dobbs.
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Houston
Truman Nix
Colorado City
Chuck Fairbanks
University of Oklahoma
John Pont
University of Indiana
Bobby Dobbs
University of Texas At EF Paso
Bolt leads Westchester Classic with 66 in round one
Tommy Bolt fired five consecutive birdies for a 66 to lead the Westchester Classic at Westchester Country Club. Bruce Devlin and Bert Greene sit one behind at 67, with several others at 68 and 69 including Weiskopf in the group at 69. Bolt notes his temper remains but stresses his fitness and focus as he chases his first official win since 1961.
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Tony Jacklin
Jim Colbert
R. H. Sikes
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Marty Fleckman
Ray Floyd
Gary Player
Tommy Aaron
Tom Shaw
Pott
Archer
Doral
Cowboys Trade for Veteran LB Bill Saul
Dallas Cowboys bolster middle linebacker spot by acquiring Bill Saul a nine year veteran from Pittsburgh. Coach Liam Landry says Saul brings experience and pass protection while Leroy Jordan remains the lead. D. Lewis called to Army leaves Cowboys thin at the position. Dallas paid an undisclosed draft choice for the 29 year old Saul.
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Baytown's Marti Ties For Third With 68
Baytown golfer Fred Marti shot a 68 in the first round of the West Chester Golf Classic, tying for third and two behind leader Toriy Ball as the second round began. Marti, a young Baytown pro, has yet to win on the pro tour but has repeatedly finished among the money winners.
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