Oilers Win As Cannon Stars In Exhibition Opener
In Houston Jeppesen Stadium the Oilers beat the Titans 6-0 in an exhibition opener. Billy Cannon powered the scoring with a 1 yard run and a late 42 yard field goal as George Cannon and Jacky Lee combined for long passing plays. The game marked a tense start to the season with backfield standouts and solid Oilers defense.
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Bears and Foxes Ousted In Wild Scoring Drive
In a chaotic game the Bears, Foxes, and Skunk led a late rally before the Oilers crowded in. New York’s Me scored a late touchdown as the Bay area Women’s chapter watched. Ivy relied on veterans but gave rookies chances, leaving the outcome undecided until the final drive.
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Battle Reds Colts Open 14 Game Home Stand
Two early scoring plays set the tone as the Colts build a 20 14 lead in a 14 play drive. Bill Mathis connects with Art Powell on a 44 yard pass before Al Doron finds James Tiller for a 41 yard TD. Richard Guesman adds two conversions. The Houston Oilers face a home stand with games Monday through Thursday.
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Indians Stretch Lead With Easy Shutout Of Oklahoma City
Indianapolis maintains an American Association margin after eight straight victories. Gary Peters fired a seven hit shutout over Oklahoma City as Indianapolis won 3-0, his third consecutive shutout. Omaha edged Louisville 5-3 to stay a distant second as Denver beat Dallas Fort Worth 4-1 and 10-8.
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Walk Traces Area Equal to Atomic Bomb Destruction
The route will border land area equivalent to 4.7 square miles destroyed by the 1945 Aug. 6 bombing. The reference recalls the first atomic weapon use in warfare and ties it to the walk’s length and impact.
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Business tycoons and tesser lights rise with CALL COMMANDER
A bold sales pitch touts a CALL COMMANDER desk top switch enabling contact with up to six key aides in seconds, conference dialing with several, dialing 36 internal numbers, and handling 17 external calls simultaneously. A communications consultant promises a swept clear desk.
Mexico Eyes Davis Cup Final With Osuna Lead
Mexico holds a 2-1 edge in the Davis Cup semifinal against the United States at Chapultepec with Rafael Osuna set to face Jon Douglas. U S captain Bob Kelleher bets on a strong Douglas effort to upset Osuna while Mexico eyes a 3-0 romp after a rain-delayed doubles win by Osuna and Palafox.
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