Texas and Arkansas Pace Southwest Conference Contenders
Texas seeks another title with Eddie Phillips at quarterback after James Street exits. Coach Darrell Royal worries about a thin secondary and line depth after the loss of Freddie Steinmark. Arkansas, led by Bill Montgomery to Chuck Dicus, looms as a major roadblock as Houston and others challenge the SWC.
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Street
Freddie Steinmark
Danny Lester
Rick Nabors
Texas
Steve Vorster
Jim Bertelsen
Cotton Speyrer
Bobby Wuensch
Bill Atessis
Scott Henderson
Bi Zapalac
Arkansas Razorbacks
Bill Montgomery
Chuck Dicus
Dousing Incident in Lions Dressing Room
In Detroit a prank erupted after the Lions 31-7 NFL exhibition win over Detroit News football writer Jerry Green. Offensive tackle Roger Shoals hurled a shredded newspaper “bucket of water” in the dressing room with coach Joe Schmidt, GM Russ Thomas, and owner William Clay Ford approving the gag.
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Detroit Lions
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Lions
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William Clay Ford
Jerry Green
Detroit News
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Netroit
National Football League
Pro Golf Notes Tension Over Signings And Fines
AP golf writer notes Dave Hill was fined and disqualified after refusing to sign his scorecard at a recent event. Steve Reid mocks Hill while top players consider vacations. Jack Nicklaus plans a heavy late schedule including the World Series, Piccadilly in London, Kaiser, Sahara, and the Heritage in Hilton Head. He also helped design the Heritage course with Pete Dye.
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Associated Press
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Don Jones
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England
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Cassius Clay Arrives in Atlanta to Promote Fights
Cassius Clay arrives in Atlanta for two four round exhibitions with Rufus Brassell and Johnny Hudgins at Morehouse College gym, his first pro appearances since 1967. Promoter Jesse Hill doubts needed boost, while House of Sports eyes a future title bout with Joe Frazier.
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Sam Snead Wins Pt. Judith Pro-Am by One Stroke
In Narragansett RI AP reports veteran golfer Sam Snead captured top money at the fourth annual Pt. Judith Country Club pro-amateur tournament by a single stroke. Snead posted a par 71 to win $1,000. The low team pro Tom Shaw of Milwaukee also earned $1,000 with a 14-under-par team score.
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Rick Kersey Injured in Practice at Arkansas
Arkansas Razorbacks defensive tackle Rick Kersey sustained left ankle injuries during the second week of fall football practice. Doctors found no fracture, and he will be limited this week. Coach Frank Broyles praised Dick Bumpass after Saturday’s scrimmage as “outstanding.” All injured players, except Walter Nelson and Ronnie Bennett, returned to practice.
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Arkansas Razorbacks
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Shreveport Triumphs Over Arkansas in Texas League Battle
Shreveport righthander Tom Kelley struck out 16 and held Arkansas to three hits in a 6-3 Texas League win. Kelley improved to 7-1, ending an 11-game Braves skid as six doubles boosted the offense behind Santiago Rosario. Arkansas scored first on a delayed steal home by Charlie Stewart and later on Kelley’s error with bases loaded.
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Ike Lassiter Joins Patriots
Ike Lassiter an eight year veteran and former all league defensive end is the newest member of the Boston Patriots. The NFL club announced Monday night it acquired the 6 foot 5 inch 270 pounder from the Oakland Raiders in exchange for an undisclosed 1971 draft choice.
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Ike Lassiter
Boston Patriots
Oakland Raiders
California 500 drivers warm up at Ontario tests
At Ontario Motor Speedway the California 500 field practiced after setting a four lap average of 172.540 mph in carburetion tests. The sessions, aimed at pit stop prep and car handling, mark a late chance for teams to tune before the 500 mile race with three mandatory pit stops. Most cars received fresh engines as the $25.5 million track closed to the public.
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U. S. Auto Club
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New Orleans Bucs Relocated to Memphis for Season
The New Orleans Bucs, facing poor home crowds and revenue, are sold and will move to Memphis this season pending league approval. Maurice Stern sold to P. L. Blake of Greenwood, with no disclosed price. Stern says investors did not break even. J. H. Babe McCarthy returns as coach. pre-season starts Sept 14. season opens Oct 22 at Mid-South Coliseum against the Kentucky Colonels. temporary renaming as Memphis Pros.
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Hambletonian Trotting Stake Opens After Rain Delay
Du Quoin Ill AP reporters report clearing weather expected today for Wednesdays 143650 dollar Hambletonian trotting stake. The Grand Circuit Society Program was postponed Monday due to rain while 3 year old trotters await their harness classic workouts. William Hayes, president, says the cancellation of jogging exercises will not hurt the horses.
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Angels Add Gonzales to Team
The California Angels, three games out of first in the AL West, acquired Tony Gonzales from the Atlanta Braves for an undisclosed cash amount above waiver price. The 34-year-old lefty hitter batted .265 with seven homers for Atlanta this season and is eligible to play in the World Series after the purchase deadline.
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South Africa barred from international track competition
In Stockholm AP reports the International Amateur Athletics Federation bans South Africa from international competition for two years due to segregationist policies. South Africa remains an IAAF member, with future membership to be decided at the 1972 Congress. The council also rejects paying athletes to appear in interviews or write articles. A 1,572 foot TV antenna near Oklahoma City exceeds the Empire State Building height.
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Edgerson Traded to Broncos
Niagara Falls AP reports defensive back Booker Edgerson, longtime Bills cornerback since 1982, was traded to the Denver Broncos on Monday night in exchange for a future NFL draft pick.
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Prosecutor Targets 121 Dual Primary Voters
Prosecutor Ed Bethune announced charges will be filed by Wednesday against at least 121 persons who voted in both party primaries last Tuesday. The counts include 15 in White County, 26 in Phillips, 75 in St. Francis and 5 in Woodruff. Lee County had no violations. Bethune may reduce charges to misdemeanors. In Hot Springs Dan McCraw of Garland County Democratic Committee described plans to compile a list to stop GOP primary voters from entering Democratic runoff elections, citing Atty. Gen. Joe Purcell's ruling that crossover voting is illegal.
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Ed Bethune
1St Judicial District
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Bethune
White County
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St. Francis County
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Hot Springs
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Garland County
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Farm Prices Drop During August
The Agriculture Department reports a 3 percent fall in prices received by farmers for raw products in the July 15 to August 15 period, the steepest 30 day drop since October 1948. Hog, cattle, potato and pig prices led the decline while milk lettuce and wheat offsets provided partial relief.
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Agriculture Department
Crop Reporting Board
Kaleidoscope Tuesday TV Schedule
A detailed list of programs for Tuesday night including Truth Or Consequences, Mod Squad, Island In The Sun, Education News And Views, film selections The Love War and King In Shadow, and late night segments with Net Festival Marcus Welby and Merv Griffin.
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Gomer Pyle
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TV Guide Schedule Fragment for Arkansas Daytime Lineup
A readable OCR fragment lists a daytime to early evening TV schedule with programs such as Bozo the Clown Captain Kangaroo Romper Room Talk shows soap operas and news. It includes times like 6:00 6:30 6:40 7:00 9:00 10:00 11:30 and items like CBS News NBC News and Let’s Make A Deal.
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Bozo
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Hollywood
All My Children
Little Rock
Arkansas
Linkletter
Child Struck by Car Dies In Little Rock Hospital
Myra Brooks, five, of Russellville, died in a Little Rock hospital from injuries after being struck by a car Wednesday in Russellville. State Police said she ran from behind a hedge into the path of a Russellville driver, Steven Edgar.
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Myra Brooks
Russellville
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