Onofrio Hopes Wishbone Brings Tigers Back to Life
Missouri coach Al Onofrio previews a Wishbone T offense at a St Louis luncheon ahead of the 1972 season. He cites a 1-10 1971 finish, new quarterback John Cherry, transfers Tony Beamon Jimmy Smith and Beamon, plus reshaped backfield and line. The defense will be greener while the offense aims for firepower and improved scoring.
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Chargers Get Talent and Troubles Clash in San Diego
San Diego coach Harland Svare reshapes the Chargers with 15 trades since last season, adding Deacon Jones, Lionel Aldridge, Pete Lazetich and Tim Rossovich to bolster a weak defense and improve an offense once reliant on John Hadl. Questions linger over Duane Thomas and Dat Ron Rossovich as Svare pursues a postseason contender in the AFC West.
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Cardinals lose Dotson for season over NFL rules
Nonse Dotson, veteran defensive end, cannot play for the St. Louis Cardinals this year due to NFL rules. The league ruled he was in a Canadian League team’s star role earlier this year. The Cardinals signed him as a free agent three weeks ago. St Louis also notes agreement with top draft pick Ebby Moore of Oregon, but the contract is reportedly held up over language.
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Namath Stays Tight Lipped on Salary After Signing
Joe Namath declares no figures will be released after signing a two year Jets contract rumored worth ½ million dollars making him the league's top paid quarterback. He says he will play as long as able, even after injuries, and questions others' contract terms. Local NFL trades also shake up rosters with Browns, Colts, Steelers, Texans, and Raiders among teams making added moves.
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League Leaders and batting pitching tables summary
Baseball leaders lists for both leagues show Pi niel la KC and Rudi Oak atop American League batting with 235 at bats and 644 runs respectively. D Allen Chi and Jackson Oak lead hits and runs batted in, while Nelson Tex and Campaneris Oak top stolen bases. Pitching leaders include Kaat and Palmer with strong win totals and Nolan Cin strikingouts leading.
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St Louis U Coach Warns U S May Not Clinch Olympic Gold
St Louis University coach Bob Polk in Nashville warned that the United States may not win the Olympic gold in basketball in Munich. He cited improved world play, cited Pan American results, and noted pro signings hurting college teams while urging support for players to complete their education. Polk plans to become NABC president in 1975 and will attend the Games in an advisory capacity.
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Ali and Peralta Stage Listless Barcelona Exhibition
In Barcelona, Muhammad Ali and Gregorio Peralta boxed a no-referee, no-decision eight round exhibition to a booing crowd of 10,000 at the bull ring. Ali used only his left hand and danced away when Peralta advanced, delivering a flat performance with no knockdowns or marked punches. Nearby Independence, Missouri reports the Kansas City Chiefs will open the Harry S. Truman Sports Complex with a night game against the St. Louis Cardinals on August 12.
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