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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1971

Page

16

Giants Clash Over Quarterbacks Cast Of Contenders

Fran Tarkenton returns to the Giants after an abrupt departure in Houston as Alex Webster tests Dick Shiner and Ed Baker in Houston prep. The team plans a split first half against the Patriots to assess options before facing the Jets in Yale Bowl.

New York Lee Grosscup Giants Grosscup Frank Gifford Giant Giff Chuck Bedharik Gifford Wellington Mara Mara Fran Tarkenton Tark Fran Nick Houston Astrodome Dick Shiner Ed Baker Tarkenton Joe Namath Sammy Baugh Alex Webster New England Patriots Billy Sullivan Foxboro Mass Alex Shiner Baker Jets Raiders Oakland

Jets Namath Lamonica clash overshadowed by injuries

The article notes a high profile matchup between Namath and Lamonica interrupted by injuries to both sides. It highlights Woodall versus Stabler as the Saturday night focal point and comments on the Giants and Tarkenton’s hefty salaries, suggesting potential waste if performance doesn’t improve.

Joe Namath Jets Daryle Lamonica Raiders al Woodall Ken Stabler Hall of Fame Giants Houston Patriots Tarkenton

Standings Lou Saban Leads Broncos Coach GM Role

Lou Saban serves as both coach and general manager of the Denver Broncos, shaping team strategy and player personnel decisions for the NFL franchise.

Lou Saban Denver Broncos

Gibson Stifles Pirates as Cardinals Rally for Seven

Gibson pitched through eight solid innings, fending off a Pirates attack as the Cardinals rally for seven runs. A 16 hit attack featured Joe Hague’s three run homer and key hits from Torre Simmons and Kubiak. The Cardinals win 7 to 0 over the Pirates as Bob Johnson falters in the first inning.

Pirates Gibson Pirate Jackie Hernandez Bob Robertson Jose Cruz May Torre Cash Dal Maxville Vic Davalillo Ted Kubiak al Oliver Stargell Joe Hague Ted Simmons Kubiak Maxville Cardinals Bob Johnson

Golf Tournament Tee Times and Players Listed

The schedule lists tee assignments and player groupings for morning rounds. Notable entries include No. 1 Tee at 9am with M. Taylor E. Golson R. Raths B. Larkin and No. 10 Tee at 9:10 with B. McGriff C. Cargile Ashford S. Carrico. Other lines show 10:10 10:20 and 9:20 start times with players named.

M. Taylor E. Golson R. Raths B. Larkin B. McGriff C. Cargile Ashford S. Carrico A. Melton R. Saile J Hagler G. Hart

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