Cowboys quarterback Staubach sidelined twelve weeks
Universal coverage reports Roger Staubach suffered a right shoulder separation requiring surgery after a Saturday night hit by Marlin McKeever. Dallas coach Tom Landry called it the worst injury in football as Craig Morton led a 27 13 win over the Packers. Oakland and Baltimore set for a night game at Oakland.
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Dallas Cowboys
Staubach
Marlin McKeever
Baylor Hospital
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Navy
Tom Landry
Stabauch
Landry
Craig Morton
Mike Ditka
Walt Garrison
Bob Hayes
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Cincinnati
Detroit
Minnesota
San Diego
Philadelphia
New England
Pittsburgh
New York Jets
Buffalo
New Orleans
San Francisco
Cleveland
John Brodie
Weiss dies at 79 shaping Yankee era and trades
George Weiss, longtime Yankees and Mets executive, who helped craft the 1950s dynasty and approved the Joe DiMaggio signing despite knee concerns, died early Sunday in Greenwich Connecticut at age 79. Fr web of colleagues recalled his sharp, calm trading style and dedication to the game.
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UPI
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George Weiss
Frank Lane
Milwaukee Brewers
Weiss
New York Yankees
Mets
Lane
The
Yanks
Greenwich
Conn
Joe Collins
Jerry Coleman
Hank Bauer
Kansas City
Frank Verdi
George
American Association
Yankee
Yankees
Joe DiMaggio
DiMaggio
McGriff Dominates Fifth Straight Main at Saugus
Racing veteran Hershel McGriff drove his Plymouth to victory in the 150 lap late model stock car race at Saugus Speedway lifting him to the Western Grand National point lead over Ray Elder. Portland’s Dick Bown finished second with Modesto’s Jack McCoy third as McGriff won cash honors and a jacket and helmet.
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Hershel McGriff
Plymouth
Nevada
California
Saugus Speedway
Oregon Lumber Company
Modesto
Jack McCoy
Ray Elder
Caruthers
Cal
Elder
Portland
Dick Bown
Mission Hills
Jim Insolo
McGriff
Bown
McCoy
Cliff Vose
Don Simkins
Bobby Randolph
Santa Marian
Vose
Souza
Steve Stanley
Bob Outhout
John
Roy Miller
Miller
Vandenberg Afb
Ward Wickham
Walters
Santa Maria Speedway
Central
Southern California
Travelers win Colt women’s tournament to LA bound
The Lompoc Travelers beat Sepulveda 5-3 at Thompson Park to clinch the Colt tournament and earn a trip to Bell Gardens for the Channel Cities Athletic Association state final. Janet Jeffers struck out 12, added a triple, and teammates Adlite Florez and Carmela Martines had key hits. The Host Team and Orcutt both fell earlier as Connie Strickland and Phyliss Jeter led perfect pitching efforts. Funds and donations are sought to support travel to the August 28 to September 1 event, with contact details provided.
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Janet Jeffers
Sepulveda Phillies
Thompson Park
Colt
Lompoc
Ponytail
Travelers
Bell Gardens
Channel Cities Athletic Association
Southern California Municipal Athletic Federation
John Anson Ford Park
Phillies
Miss Jeffers
Adlite Florez
Carmela Martines
Sepulveda
Connie Strickland
Miss Strickland
Val Tykeson
Terri Cruz
Orcutt
Phyliss Jeter
Lisa Boyer
Philly
Windy Hineson
Shelly Harmer
Carlton Leads Phillies to 2-1 Win in First Game of DH
Steve Carlton extended his win streak to 14, pitching a three hitter to beat the Expos 2-1. The lefty improved to 19-6 this season and set a club strikeout record with 240 for the year, while Arlon dominated with eight Ks.
Nicklaus captures fifth Westchester Classic title in 1972
Jack Nicklaus won the Westchester Classic by three over Jim Colbert in Harrison New York. He fired a final round 68 to finish 18 under par tying the tournament record of 270. Dwight Nevil, 27, was third after a strong challenge in his second year on tour. Colbert had a hole in one and an eagle in a 65 round.
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Ron Jessie
Bill Triplett
Fran Tarkenton
Minnesota
John Henderson
John Beasley
Clinton Jones
Mike Garrett
John Hadl
Chargers
John Reaves
Eagles
Harold Jackson
Terry Bradshaw
Dave Smith
Roy Gerela
Pittsburgh
Joe Namath
John Leypoldt
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Ken) Holtzman
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Graig Nettles
Tiger
Billy Martin
Brinkman
Tony Taylor
Yankees
Tigers
Sparky Lyle
Mel Stottlemyre
Harrison
N.Y
UPI
Jack Nicklaus
Golden Bear
Jim Colbert
Arnold Palmer
Dwight Nevil
Dallas
Nicklaus
Big Boys
Westchester
Nevis
Colbert
Chunky Jim
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Scott Hunter
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