Ex-Canadian Leroy Sledge Proves Himself With Oilers On Field
Houston Oilers rookie Leroy Sledge, a 6 foot 3 inch 220 pound back, fights to secure his roster spot after a Canada career and an ankle injury. Coach Ed Thiekes notes Sledge’s early camp shows power and speed and his 75 yard rushing in the Chicago preseason game strengthens his claim to stay active. He played briefly in the season opener against Cleveland and aims to prove himself further in upcoming games.
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Drug Use Allegations Surface From Rose Bowl Split
Former Stanford lineman claims amphetamine use occurred between halves of the 1971 Rose Bowl win over Ohio State without coach John Ralston’s knowledge. The magazine excerpt also discusses hair length penalties, trainer refusals, and off season trip plans as the program faced internal tensions.
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Senators and Indians split after 20 inning suspended game
In Cleveland the Senators and Indians completed a suspended contest tied 5–5 after 16 innings, then the Senators won 8–6 in 20 innings with Ted Uhlaender and Vada Pinson contributing key plays. Denny McLain took a no decision in relief in the doubleheader wrap, while Dave McDowell and Sam McDowell also pitched late.
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Non Title Bout Slated Oct 29
Jimmy Dupre of Jersey City and Mike Quarry of Bellflower Calif will fight Oct 29 in Anaheim Stadium in a 12 rounder for a shot at the light heavyweight title. Champion Bob Foster will defend the title within 90 days against the winner. Also noted a NASCAR Wiles 400 race in North Wilkesboro was postponed due to rain and rescheduled for Oct 10.
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Packers rookie coach Devine injures leg in loss to Giants
Green Bay coach Dan Devine suffered a broken lower left leg in a pileup during Sundays 42-40 defeat to the New York Giants. He remained upbeat from St. Vincents Hospital and named Mike McCoy as a key concern for upcoming games.
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Rams star Deacon Jones questions Manning TD ruling
Los Angeles Rams defensive end Deacon Jones questioned whether Archie Manning crossed the goal line on a controversial late play in a 24-20 Saints win. Jones said the call wouldn’t change the outcome and criticized the Rams’ first-half performance.
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Meeting Set Today For Senator Fate In Boston
American League club owners gather in a closed huddle to discuss the Washington Senators crisis. Owner Bob Short, who reports a $3 million loss since 1968, may seek moves or leave baseball. Joe Cronin and Bowei Kuhn coordinate with Short ahead of 9:30 a.m. Central time meeting at the Sheraton Plaza Hotel.
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Controversy Over Senators Ownership Moves to Dallas
A volatile battle over the Washington Senators involves Bob Short facing eight votes to move the team. Offers from Joseph Danzansky and a Texas group ignite buyout talk while a Buffalo News report cites a $9.4 million bid to keep the club in Washington. Ted Williams era attendance data and current MLB matchups provide context to the ownership dispute and future of the franchise.
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Eagles Ace Rex Childress Sparks O'Donnell Rally
Rex Childress rushed for 212 yards and scored on 84 25 and 11 yard runs guiding O'Donnell to a 40-12 win over Whiteface. He added a interception and a fumble recovery as part of a dominant two way performance.
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Buff Star Billy Prichett Wins MVC Offensive Honor
Billy Prichett, West Texas State sophomore running back from Van Vleck, Texas, rushed for 219 yards on 32 carries and scored on 16 and 70 yard runs in a 14-6 win over Lamar University. He leads the Missouri Valley Conference in total offense and rushing with 305 yards in two games.
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Rice Coach Promises Good Team At Rice
Rice football coach Bill Peterson told the Houston Touchdown Club he is not a miracle worker but vowed to build a successful program. The Owls, 0-2 after losses to Houston and Southern Cal, face Tulane as Peterson stresses recruiting depth and proper attitude. Bart Goforth suffered a hamstring injury and is questionable for the Tulane game.
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Cougars Fall In Late Shootout To Arizona State
Houston coach Bill Yeoman urged focus after an 18-17 defeat to Arizona State that capped the Sun Devils 18th straight win. UH led 18-7 entering the fourth before a 46-yard field goal with 19 seconds left sealed the loss and left UH at 1-1 after a 23-21 win over Rice.
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Broyles Praises Offensive Tackle Mike Kelson
Arkansas coach Frank Broyles praised tackle Mike Kelson after a 90 minute practice. He said Kelson from Houston had his best game last Saturday against OSU and was one of the Razorbacks best downfield blockers, citing a key block on Joe Ferguson’s score.
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Bostick To Miss Frog Grid Tilt
Fort Worth Texas Christian Horned Frog will rely on others as Kelly Bostick misses the intersectional football game with Washington due to a broken left arm. In Jacksonville Donato Padua and Dennis Riggs are set for a boxing bout at the Coliseum after Ginnis returned to action.
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Leftwich Signs Pact With Nets
The New York Nets signed forward Ed Leftwich of North Carolina State after selecting him in the ABA hardship draft. The Nets released rookie Tory Ward George Watson of Southern California as part of the roster moves. Rick Barry to miss twelve days of training for a congressional hearing in Washington on the ABA NBA merger.
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