Lawrence High Lions Face Uncertain Quarterback Depth Ahead of Fall
Lawrence High football enters 1973 with 14 lettermen returning but only six who played regularly last year. Coach Frank Gibson cites strong lines and inexperienced quarterback and defensive backfield. Ron Zook competes for the No 1 QB role while Jayvee graduates Parsons Boyd and Heinrich depart. Home opener Sept 7 vs Leavenworth. first public scrimmage Aug 31.
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Blanda Boots Dallas in Narrow Preseason Win
George Blanda at 45 delivered the Raiders 27 26 win over the Cowboys with a 16 yard field goal as four seconds remained. Earlier he kicked a 33 yard field goal to spark a comeback from 26 14. Other games saw Falcons, Dolphins, Jets, Bears, Packers, Rams, Bengals and Browns win or tie in weekend action. Norm Van Brocklin praised Pat Sullivan for learning linebacker play in his NFL start. Bears rookie Gary Huff impressed coaches with three TD passes while filling in for injured Bobby Douglass.
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Rojas error keys Orioles to 10 6 win over Royals
Cookie Rojas muffed a popup in the seventh leading to four Orioles runs as Baltimore beat Kansas City 10 6. Brooks Robinson contributed three singles and a double while Jim Palmer improved to 16 6 with an eighth straight win as Oakland chased the Yankees in the West.
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Carl Taylor
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Jim Palmer
Grant Jackson
Big Eight Sets Pacing Attendance Record Pace
The Big Eight Conference sees rising football ticket sales with Nebraska Colorado and Oklahoma leading. Nebraska sold out 76 000 season crowds for six home games starting Sept 8 UCLA telecast. Colorado and Oklahoma also sold out season tickets with limited end zone seats left for other games. Missouri Iowa State Kansas State and Oklahoma State report brisk sales and potential sellouts ahead of the season.
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