Rangers Scrimmage Goes Well At Practice Field
The Ross S. Sterling Rangers held a two hour intrasquad scrimmage amid rain delays with both sides showing promise. Kelvin Sims scored on a 36 yard run and Pat Hendricks connected for a touchdown to Eugene Wilson. Coach Gaylord Fenley noted nerves affected ball handling as the team prepares for La Porte on Thursday.
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Ganders Scrimmage Review From Film Day at Memorial Stadium
Robert E. Lee coaches evaluated Ganders intrasquad scrimmage after five days of two-a-days. Jim Stroud praised effort while stressing the need to refine technique and positional responsibility. The 114 hour session featured about 50 plays across varsity and junior varsity units despite a slippery Baytown turf. Quarterback Chris Crooms stood out as he executed the option well.
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Robert 2. Lee
Jim Stroud
Fred MacMurray
Stroud
Memorial Stadium
Baytown
Chris Crooms
Chris
Lendl and Becker Favored for U.S. Open Title
Defending champ Ivan Lendl and Wimbledon winner Boris Becker are favorites to win the U S Open title with John McEnroe aiming for a fifth hard court crown. McEnroe doubts victory. Connors vows not to be counted out. Women's field centers on Evert Lloyd and Martina Navratilova with Graf strong. Opening day features Mandlikova, McEnroe, Lendl, Navratilova in early matchups.
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Martina Navratilova
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France
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Andrea Holikova
Pohl Wins World Series of Golf in Scrambling Finish
Dan Pohl overcame a erratic one over par 71 at Firestone to edge Lanny Wadkins and Donnie Hammond by one stroke, claiming the World Series of Golf title. He earned 126000 dollars from a 700000 purse and a 10 year PGA Tour exemption as his first elite-event win.
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Lopez saves Astros win in St Louis 5-1
Aurelio Lopez returned from a quasi retirement to earn his fifth save in a 5-1 Houston victory. Jim Deshaies improved to 9-3 as the Astros beat the Cardinals. Jim Pankovits went 4-for-5 and played key defense, while St Louis starter Tim Conroy struggled with control and fielding errors. Pendleton left with a jammed left thumb.
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