Morris Emerges as St. Louis Potential New Star
St Louis Cardinals coach Don Coryell hailed Wayne Morris a 200 pound rookie with speed and power after a 43 12 preseason win over the Jets Morris ran 18 times for 62 yards and a second half score while backing up Metcalf Otis and the veteran Bakken added three field goals Namath directed a Jets score before a rare safety altered the final score and sparked questions about a new rule decision continuity with Sensi baugh flagged for clipping the Jets were shut down by St Louis defense and Morris hoped to be in the coaches plans
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Mizzou Season Ticket Sales Hit Record High
Mizzou fans expect a strong fall as public season tickets rise to a record 19,644 by August, surpassing last year’s 19,131. Illinois and Colorado draw early single game demand while Ohio State and Nebraska tickets have been refunded due to sold-out allotments. Ruppert Jones arrives in Kansas City after John Wathan pins him on the Royals' 15 day DL.
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Upstart Seahawks Fall Short in Preseason Debut
Seattle rookie head coach Jack Patera saw his expansion Seahawks nearly erase a 24 point hole against the 49ers, with Jim Zorn accounting for three scores and a late drive. San Francisco held on 27-20 as Bruce Gossett knocked in two field goals and Delvin Williams opened the scoring. The NFL exhibition slate also featured New England topping New York Giants 13-7 in overtime.
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Sam Cunningham
Andy Johnson
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Oilers Chiefs clash as Chiefs field inexperienced secondary
Kansas City hosts Houston in a 1976 exhibition opener as the Chiefs rebuild with a notably inexperienced secondary featuring rookie Tim Collier Gary Barbaro and Tim Gray. Oilers plan to rotate Dan Pastorini and John Hadl while testing new faces in a 30,000 strong crowd.
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City Tennis Meet Yields Record Field and Family Final
More than 40 entrants competed in the city tournament over a weekend director Joe Bailey said. Jene O Connor defeated her sister Toni 6 2 6 3 to win the women's singles title. Jon Doolittle won the men's singles with Shawn Miller 6-4 14. Dale Duffy and Barb James won the mixed doubles title over Jon Doolittle and Jene O Connor 6 4 5 7 6 3. Amos Albright and Mike McBride beat Bob Marty and Ron Toulson 7-5 6-2 for the men's doubles crown.
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Irish Cagers Open State At Maryland
Notre Dame opens its 1976-77 basketball schedule at 11th-ranked Maryland on Nov. 27 and faces top teams including Indiana Marquette UCLA in a 27 game slate. The Irish shot 23-6 last season and ranked 12th. They host UCLA on Dec 23 after a Dec 11 trip to Los Angeles and Dec 14 game with Indiana in South Bend. They also visit Kentucky on Dec 730 and Marquette on Jan 16.
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Shumate Wins 1976 Maurice Stokes Award
Buffalo Braves forward John Shumate from Notre Dame has been named the 1976 Maurice Stokes Award recipient for his comeback after therapy for blood clots in his lungs. The 6-foot-9 forward missed the 1974-75 NBA season due to clots but returned to finish second in shooting percentage behind Wes Unseld.
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Girls Embrace Basketball Camp Growth In Lindsay Oklahoma
In Lindsay Oklahoma junior and senior high girls flock to the five week Lindsay All-Star basketball camp led by Charles Heatly. The program draws over 2,000 participants, expands out of state, and uses music, video review, and vigorous drills to boost skills and morale.
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Nadia To Start Tour In Chicago
Romanian gymnastics team led by 14 year old Nadia Comaneci to perform in Chicago around October 9 with stops across the United States. Nadia, a Montreal gold medalist with seven perfect 10s, arrives October 8 for performances at Chicago Stadium. Auto racing also notes Richard Petty wins at Mount Pocono in a Dodge, earning $135,000.
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