Precocious Jones Shows Quick Colts Turnaround
Baltimore Colts GM Joe Thomas says Bert Jones may start soon as he impresses in workouts and a late 80 yard drive helped beat Detroit 32 28 in an exhibition. Marty Domres remains No 1 with Jones learning the system amid preparation for Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Marty Domres
Baltimore Colts
Bert Jones
Jones
Louisiana State University
U S Cagers Lose Expected Day Off
U S swimmers win three of four early events as the United States basketball team shifts plans for rest to face Cuba in the World University Games. The U S men beat Czechoslovakia 100 59, then face eight teams in knockout format with a Friday final looming. The Israeli squad faces heckling while sailors observe, and Russia leads in multiple events with 48 golds overall as tennis doubles crowns boost their medal tally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
America
U.S
Czechoslovakia
Cuba
Brazil
Ed Badger
Badger
Yugoslavia
Canada
Soviet Union
Puerto Rico
International University Sports Federation
FISU
Cathy Carr
Vladimir Barre
Kenneth Knox
University of Tennessee
Vyacheslav Strakov
Steve McFarland
Amarillo
Tex
Jackson Surgery Termed Success
Kerry Jackson OU quarterback underwent chest surgery after a motor car accident in Corsicana Texas. Dr Don O Donoghue performed the sternum repair at St Anthony s Hospital in Oklahoma City. Discharge expected later in the week with a two to three month recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Corsicana
Tex
Don O'Donoghue
St. Anthony’s Hospital
Oklahoma City
Rawlinson
Standings and schedule update from Tuesday and Thursday games
Tuesday results show Chicago 4 Cleveland 2 Baltimore 2, Minnesota 1 Kansas City 5, New York 4 Weston 15 Texas 9 Netroit 6 Oakland 4 Milwaukee 6 California 2. Thursday matchups include Milwaukee at California N Chicago 6 Cincinnati 4 Philadelphia 9 San Diego San Francisco 3 Montreal New York 2 Los Angeles 1 Atlanta 11 St Louis 7 Pittsburgh 6 Houston 3 Cincinnati at Chicago San Diego at Philadelphia N Los Angeles at New York N.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Domres
San Diego
Baltimore
Johnny Unitas
Oamens
Chicago
Cleveland
Minnesota
Kansas City
New York
Weston
Texas
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Montreal
Los Angeles
Atlanta
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Houston
Eaat L. Pet. G
Detroit
Boston
Milwaukee
West
Oakland
California
Big Eight Grid Clubs All Ready for Contact
The Big Eight teams conducted two a day drills in hot weather as players prepared for contact. Nebraska's Tom Osborne reported slow first unit scoring but praised the second unit. Oklahoma’s Barry Switzer led 108 upperclassmen and 30 freshmen through sessions and planned three a days through Thursday. Other schools expect pads and contact by Friday with Kansas State Missouri and Kansas aiming for pad work. Oklahoma State focused on strengthening the passing game and may mix in the wishbone formation to boost the aerial attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Eight
Tom Osborne
Nebraska
Norman
Oklahoma
Barry Switzer
Sooners
Switzer
Kansas State
Missouri
Kansas
Tiger
al Onofrio
Tigers
Stillwater
Okla
Oklahoma State Cowboys
Jim Stanley
Cowboys
Also Mentioned on This Page
Joe Thomas
Washington
Redskins
Pion
Miami Dolphins
Colts
Dallas Cowboys
Tom Landry
Roger Stauback
Houston Oilers
Craig
Morton
Landry
Staubach
New York Giants
Alex Webster
Randy Johnson
Johnson
Petit Snead
Philadelphia Eagles
Harold Carmichael
Mark Nordquist
Bill Bradley
Steve Zabel
New Orleans Saints
Hugo Hollas
Hollas
Dallas
NFL
Pete Rozelle
New Orleans
Louisiana Superdome
Rozelle
Lawrence High
Ron Zook
Frank Gibson
Ben Boydston
Lions
Journal-World
Pris Brandsted
Zook
Lawrence
Thurs
Gus
THE
Associated Press
Pomona Lake
Silver Lake
Ottawa
F.E.T
BankAmericard
Gregg Tire
Grensberg
Massachusetts