Lions rally to beat Giants 25 to 21 in NFL opener
Detroit Lions overcome a 11-0 halftime deficit with a 26 yard pass from Milt Plum to Jim Gibbons and Tom Watkins 63 yard punt return. Morrall connects for two second half TDs to seal 25-21 win over New York Giants in Cleveland.
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Freshman Benny Akin Sparks Olton Mustangs Past Morton
Olton coach Otis Holladay kept Benny Akin on the varsity as the freshman ran 6 times for 105 yards and a 33 yard touchdown. Akin led both teams in rushing in the 14 0 victory over the Morton Indians on Friday night.
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Holladay Takes Over Orton Coaching Post After Three Weeks
Holladay, who recently moved to Orton after Jo-Jo Bryan left for Grape Vine, praised his players for adapting to a new system. He noted mistakes in the second half that hurt but predicted growth, highlighted backfield changes with Joe Priest at halfback, and commended defensive standouts Don Mitchell, Gail Bizzell, and Steve Moss while detailing Morton threats and St Clair’s turnovers.
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Olton Mustangs Eye 3-AA Title After Coaching School Praise
Olton, pegged as District AA favorite, fields Mustangs with speed and depth. Reserve Oo Akin shone as an eighth grader last year while Priest and Osie DeBerry promise explosive plays. Alternate QB Bobbs Turner is Joe Turner’s son and serves as observer. Two punters averaged 76 yards per kick in Friday’s scrimmage as Hart’s column previews the season.
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Bullets Sign Hightower McReynolds and Sahm to NBA Contracts
The Baltimore Bullets announced Friday the signings of veteran Wayne Hightower and rookies Thales McReynolds and Walter Sahm to National Basketball Association contracts.
Gollihugh Leads Littlefield Invitational With 68
Amarillo's Otis Gollihugh shot a 68 to take the early lead in the Littlefield Invitational championship flight ahead of Glen Batson and Rick Jennings. Johnson and Johnson tied for 72 as the event began a 72-hole endurance test with second 18 today and a double-header 36 holes Monday.
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Littlefield Golf Results Show Narrow Scoring and Notables
The Littlefield golf meet results list several players and clubs with mixed scores. Notable names include Rick Jennings and Bubba Brooks among others from Lubbock, Levelland, Muleshoe, Hale Center, Lamesa, and Littlefield, with multiple participants across teams.
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Stress Formula Improves Theramex M For Working Men
An improved Theramen M tablet claims to support daily energy and stamina by balancing essential vitamins minerals and nutrients. The product favors men in active work, with assertions of better dormancy restoration and general well being, though specific ingredients and dosages are not clearly listed.
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Astros Call Up Help From Minor Leagues
The Houston Astros recalled eight players from their minor league farm clubs. The players will report to the National League club during the second week of September at the end of their league seasons or playoff series.
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Bears Trim Roster As Martin and Caroline Released
The Chicago Bears reduced their roster to 47 with halfbacks Billy Martin and J C Caroline released unconditionally after other NFL clubs waived them. Flanker Doyle Hill joined the taxi squad and linebacker Fred Hageman was placed on injured reserve due to a stomach disorder.
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