Champion Creek Lake Follows Texas Electric Venture History
The article recounts Champion Creek Lake near Colorado City, built by Texas Electric Company to regulate Lake Colorado City water for power generation. It details dam construction 1959 to 1964, spillway history, and rising water events. George Taylor, concessionaire since 1982, describes fishing, boating facilities, Fisharama operations, and park amenities.
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Giants Top Dodgers 8 3 In Fourth Straight Win
San Francisco Giants defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 8 3 behind Willie McCovey driven in four runs on his 36th homer of the season. The win extended the Giants’ streak to four and narrowed the Dodgers’ lead in the National League West.
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Cleon Jones Threat Vetoed by FBI Investigation
The New York Mets report a threatening letter targeting Cleon Jones and announcing a planned shooting at the September 29 game against the Chicago Cubs. GM Bob Scheffing says the team forwarded the letter to the FBI for investigation as Jones takes the threat seriously. In a separate note, Jim Hare scored his first hole in one at Plainview Country Club on Saturday.
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Saban Sees Confidence Rise as Broncos Eye Strong Season
Denver Broncos coach Lou Saban notes a new team spirit and confidence after rookies and trades bolstering defense. He cites improved secondary depth with Martha Edgerston Gordon plus rookie linebackers Buller Washington and Anderson aiming for starting roles.
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White Sox snap slump with 5-3 win over Twins
Chicago defeats Minnesota 5-3 to halt a four game drought as O'Brien and Johnson drive early offense. Pitching keeps the Twins from mounting a comeback, with key saves closing the gap in the later innings.
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Pro Football Enters Second Fifty Years Next Weekend
The article outlines the start of the NFL era’s second fifty years with the 1970 season opener. It notes the AFL NFL merger, new divisions, and a four day opening schedule featuring Rams at Los Angeles and other key matchups. It also announces new coaches Austin and Differt, and Shula moving to Cleveland, with a wide opening-week slate and 14 game stretch toward the Super Bowl in Miami.
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Oakland Triumphs Over Royals In Tight 3-2 Win
A rough text reports Oakland edging Kansas City 3-2 in a pitching duel. Key player notes and misread fragments hint at late scoring and defensive plays, with unclear details on lineup and sequence.
Cowboys Host Jets In Exhibition Clash At Dallas
Dallas prepares to face New York in a preseason game as Tom Landry tests a shuffled secondary led by Herb Adderley against Joe Namath and the Jets. Dallas aims to improve a struggling passing game after a 12-0 loss to Kansas City while evaluating Morton and Staubach at quarterback.
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Cadets Dominate Holy Cross in Season Opener
Army freshman offense and stout defense overpower Holy Cross in a 26-0 season opener. The Cadets control the game with a strong front, return of the Crusaders to football stumbles, and key stops on defense to secure the shutout.
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Coronado Soph Team Routed Lubbock Sophs In Opener
Coronado sophomore football led by Richard Buck three TD runs routed the Lubbock sophomores 14 to 4 in the season opener. David Sarten and Bobby Johnson also scored, with Johnson returning a 70 yard interception for a touchdown.
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