Steelers Edge Eagles in Exhibition Opener
The Pittsburgh Steelers came from behind to beat the Philadelphia Eagles 17 to 3 in the preseason opener. Two botched punting plays by Philly helped Pittsburgh score 17 points in the second half.
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1973
Page
11
The Pittsburgh Steelers came from behind to beat the Philadelphia Eagles 17 to 3 in the preseason opener. Two botched punting plays by Philly helped Pittsburgh score 17 points in the second half.
Milwaukee AP report notes Commissioner Bowie Kuhn did not cast the tie breaking vote on adopting interleague play in 1974. He favors limited interleague play and cited a legal powers challenge but left open casting the vote later if resolved. The impasse mirrored expectations as the American League position remained unresolved.
US track and field athletes pursue gold at the World University Games in Moscow where the Soviets lead with four golds and one bronze. Kathy Schmidt earned the lone US gold in javelin as the American basketball team opened with a win over Great Britain.
Dick Lotz shot 67 to take a one stroke lead at the USI Golf Classic in Sutton. Bruce Devlin was disqualified for an improper drop, and Ben Crenshaw opened with 71 in his pro debut.
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