Cameron Declines Offer to Play Southwestern Texas Football
Cameron University refuses to play after Southwest Texas officials fail to provide a certified officiating crew for a noon kickoff in San Marcos. The mismatch with the Chilympiad crowd and missing referees led Cameron to vote not to play, deeming the situation unsafe and ill governed.
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Dodgers Climb to NL West Pennant Began with Lasorda
Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda, appointed last September, set a winning tone in spring training. The 1977 club surged with eight regulars as a unit, produced a 17 of 20 April run, and built an early lead over the Reds. Star players Garvey Baker Smith and John delivered record pace, with reliefs by Hough Sosa and Rautzhan supporting a dominant rotation.
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Oklahoma Ohio State clash eyed as season’s key showdown
Ohio State coach Woody Hayes predicts a tight battle while Oklahoma seeks an upset in the first meet between No. 3 Oklahoma and No. 4 Ohio State. Hayes notes high publicity for the nonconference game as both teams balance league play and title hopes with a crowded Saturday slate.
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Trade Sends Barb Jensen's Dream Home Shattering
In Dallas, Barb Jensen recounts shock after her husband Jim Jensen, Dallas Cowboys fullback, is traded to Denver just before the birth of their child. She and the family scramble to move, secure a doctor, and adapt to life with the Broncos while left behind with no notice and a house nearly finished. The couple calls football a big business and hopes for stability amid the abrupt shift.
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