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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1971
Page
10
The red haired quarterback discusses his decision to tackle after the defeat, recalling no memory of avoiding any opponent. He emphasizes readiness for his 15th NFL season and the strength of his arm.
The Lawton Constitution mentions Redskins quarterback Fran Jurgen sen dealing with a rare coracoid injury that may require surgery. Dr Don O Donaghue, an orthopedic specialist, is listed among consulted experts as predictions about Jurgen sen and the NFL season are discussed.
A woman notes that Sonny Jurgensen plans retirement from active football in the not too distant future and will move into an advisory position this season. She mentions September will bring him opportunities and that he is not one to complain about the coming life changes.
The Falcons fell 27-10 to the Miami Dolphins as Plunkett suffered a debut hampered by possible surgery and out for four to five weeks. Other exhibitions saw Detroit, Buffalo, Oakland, Houston, Philadelphia, Cincinnati, Denver and Kansas City/St. Louis post wins or close games amid preseason adjustments.
Rookie Stennett stars as Pittsburgh beats Mets 7-3 while his errors spark team jitters. Manager Murtaugh weighs lineup tweaks to steady infield as Stennett adjusts after July call up replacing Dave Cash on military leave.
Eagles coach Williams bets on Pete Liske to lead a reshaped offense as Norm Snead is traded and rookie Harold Carmichael joins a mix of veterans. Liske, a former Denver quarterback, eyes the job with added help from a retooled line and a defense anchored by Calloway Pettigrew and Harris.
Detroit used a six pinch hitters in the seventh inning tying a major league mark as the Tigers fell 6-5 to New York. Tim Hosley left hospitalized for observation after a hard slide. Red Sox rout Cleveland 8-1 and Orioles beat Washington 5-3 as AL action continued.
Boston owner Tom Yawkey and GM Dick O Connell announced a firm contract extension for the Red Sox manager after Rico Petrocelli criticized the club and manager in a public outburst. Yawkey and O Connell defended the manager, citing a late pennant chase and unity within the team.
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