Pro Football Exhibition Action Nears Regular Season
Pro football heads into the final preseason weekend with 10-5 record national chart leaders Giants 5-0 and Vikings 4-0 set to play Browns 2-2-1 and Chargers 1-4 respectively. Other games include Raiders Bills Packers Bengals Jets Eagles Falcons Steelers Colts Broncos Bears Redskins in standout matchups.
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Plowboys Edge Jayton 13-0 After Rugged Night
Roscoe's Plowboys ground out 204 rushing yards for a 13-0 victory over Jayton on a muddy field. A first-quarter fumble set up Roscoe's opening TD, aided by Jose Villafranca and Randy Hendricks. Miles Grady sparked a third-quarter drive and Jarvis Haynes scored on a bootleg for the final points, despite a blocked extra point. Jayton's late rally was wiped out by a penalty on a long pass play.
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Meadow Bronchos Blank Ropesville Eagles 12 0
Meadow Bronchos dominated play scoring twice in the first half to defeat Ropesville Eagles 12 to 0. Ricky Wright caught a 25 yard pass for a TD with the try fail and Mitchell McElroy added a four yard run for another TD with no successful extra point.
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UNLV Coach Tarkanian Undergoes Hernia Surgery
University of Nevada Las Vegas basketball coach Jerry Tarkanian, 47, underwent a double hernia operation at Sunrise Hospital. School officials said he would likely be hospitalized for five days, per team physician Dr. Thomas Armour.
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Goal Line Stand Secures Buffs Victory Over Abernathy
In Petersburg on Friday, the Buffaloes edged Abernathy 7 6 behind a stout goal line defense. Jace Mabry threw a 67 yard halfback pass to Alton Berry for the winning score, with Felix Martinez adding the extra point. The Antelopes reached the one yard line twice but were stopped. Ray Martin scored for Abernathy with 9:52 left, but Peters burg held firm. The Buffs held a 295 177 advantage in offense and 14 11 in first downs.
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Post Comes Back Edges Lockney 29-20 in Rain-Soaked Clash
Post defeats Lockney 29-20 after trailing 14-14 at halftime. Donnell Harper scores a key third quarter TD and later adds a one-yard plunge with 14 seconds left to seal the win. Ri chard Delgado and John Clark contribute early scores for Lockney.
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FCC Rejects Players Plea Over Announcer Authority
The FCC on Friday rejected a quick clampdown on the NFL commissioner’s power to approve select and remove TV announcers. The commission said the issue must be weighed with a broader inquiry into control of announcers by leagues and sponsors. The players sought action before the September 16 season opener. They argued the by laws ceding authority to the commissioner dilute broadcasters’ responsibilities and clash with the league’s antitrust exemption.
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Mertzon Hornets overwhelm Southland in six man rout
Mertzon Hornets, led by James Howard and Jim Bailey each with three TD passes, routed Southland Eagles 54-12 Friday. Howard connected with Buddy Wolfenbarger on multiple long throws, St. Clair added rushing scores, and Rainey sealed the game with a 33 yard reception. Southland answered with a 9 yard pass to Winterwood and a 31 yard run by Buxkemper Nate.
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Floydada Whirl rip Crosbyton 35 0 in grid opener
Floydada dominated Crosbyton with 35 points as Rance Young scored a first quarter TD and added extras. Red Yeary, Danny Bradford, Kelvin Ratliff, and Ratliff all contributed with rushing TDs as Floydada racked up 284 rushing yards and 52 passing while Crosbyton managed seven first downs.
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Midland Bulldogs Hold Off Tascosa 22-21 in Thrilling Duel
Midland High edged Tascosa 22-21 as Mike Gaddy's one yard run and a crucial two point conversion by Norris Johnson and Steve Reddell sealed the win. Rusty Raleigh connected with James Mayberry for a 17 yard score and Raleigh led a late Tascosa comeback in a high scoring Friday night clash.
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Boys Ranch Triumphs Over Bovina 12-0 in Friday Night Clash
Boys Ranch Roughriders toppled Bovina Mustangs 12-0. Walter Nagle plunged in from three yards in the second quarter after a turnover via interception. Extra point failed on the drive. In the fourth, Kim Wallace connected a 16-yard pass to Eddie Wiggins for the final score.
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Schroeder Leads Southern Open With 65 In Round Two
John Schroeder fired a 65 to grab a two stroke lead at 132 after two rounds of the $100,000 Southern Open Golf Tournament in Columbus Georgia. Gary Player shot 65 to remain two behind at 134 as Grier Jones matched 67 to sit four back.
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