Mack Jones Clinches Braves Victory With Two Homers In 19-2 Rout
Braves overwhelm Astros 19 to 2 as Mack Jones homers twice and drives in five. Carty adds a three run shot amid outfield reshuffle by Hitchcock to protect Jones arm while Hank Aaron shifts to center and Jones plays left. Also notes quick NL and AL results from the night.
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Three Of 33 Texans Ailing In Hershey
In Hershey Pennsylvania Texans coach Bobby Layne fields a squad with three players on the ailing list as they begin practice for the Big 33 schoolboy game. Randy Stout ankle injury sidelined. Monty Johnson recovering. Jim Sheffield shoulder issue limits him to spot duty. Mitch Robertson and Sheffield handle punting. Robertson and Randy Cooper of Dallas serve as placement kickers. Texas boasts past victories and aims for consistency with the 1965 and 1966 teams.
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Landry Says Rams Better Prepared For Exhibition
Dallas coachTom Landry says the Los Angeles Rams are better prepared for the Memorial Coliseum exhibition after one preseason game. He notes Dallas is not ready, cites passing struggles and Don Meredith soreness, and mentions Rams defense as tough. Reeves cleared to play after eye injury.
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Bubba and Griese Make Pro Debuts This Weekend
Bubba Smith and Bob Griese prepare for first pro appearances with their clubs as the NFL exhibition schedule opens. Smith starts for the Baltimore Colts against the Boston Patriots in Sunday afternoon action, while Griese debuts for the Miami Dolphins versus the San Diego Chargers in a Saturday night game. The weekend features five NFL and three AFL exhibitions, plus interleague plays and a Monday showcase in Detroit. Redskins and Bears, Broncos idle.
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Rain Dampens Crosby Rodeo Thursday Night
Rain interrupted Crosby’s annual rodeo delaying events at the Southwestern Rodeo Association show. Calf scramble postponed to Friday night while bareback and bull riding saw Rusty Walker and Clinton Wysche lead their first-round events. Scooter Pizvtola posted 5.4 seconds in steer wrestling as Jim Belcher trailed by 0.1. Houston, Cypress, Bay City, Galveston named among riders.
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Bay City
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Galveston
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Shaving Strokes Billy Alford Leads Early Round
Pasadena sprinter Billy Alford posted the fastest time in the early round, showcasing strong form as competition heats up. His performance sets a high standard for advancing rounds and draws attention from local track fans.
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Stance and Alignment for Precise Putting
Frank Beard explains in a brief NEA piece that proper alignment starts with shoulder position parallel to the feet. He notes adjustments for left to right and right to left breaking putts by shifting stance and ball position, and urges hands to stay slightly ahead of the blade for a crisp stroke.
Desert bighorn sheep numbers rise in Arizona
Arizona hosts an estimated 2,600 desert bighorn sheep, likely the nation’s largest statewide population. The total U S bighorn sheep population remains under 8,000 across the United States.
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