Casper wins Avco Golf Classic after logjam finish
Billy Casper sealed his fourth win of the season at the Avco Golf Classic in Sutton Massachusetts finishing at 277 after a final round 69. Tom Weiskopf and Rod Funseth shared runner up at 230 while Casper moved to the season money lead with 213,535 and extended his Masters title run with a calm closing surge.
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City Grid Coaches Say Teams Must Improve After Scrimmages
Thomas Johnson at TJ worries about defense after scrimmaging Wheaton. Frederick coach Adam Craven notes flaws in both offense and defense after facing Woodward, with secondary issues and basic technique mistakes highlighted. Eric Dahlgren sidelined by a leg muscle pull. Tom Schultze impressed in relief. Greg Procter and Bubba Hill split quarterback duties as Mike Sherman injured.
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Maryland coach pivots to pro offense for 50 percent pass focus
College Park reports touchy press conference as Roy Lester, new Maryland coach, outlines shift from run-heavy plan to a pro style with at least half the plays through the air. He cites injuries, depth worries, and a stronger backfield unit while recalling last season’s near-miss in preparation and a lighthearted jab at Playboy’s 3-8 prediction.
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Playboy Magazine
Dolphins roar as Miami crushes 49ers in preseason clash
Don Shula praised Miami after a 17-7 victory over San Francisco. The Dolphins, 30-0 in preseason, impressed fans with a goal line stand and a long touchdown pass from Bob Griese to Paul Warfield. Shula, hailed as a football messiah, noted steady progress and anticipation for Saturday’s showdown with the Baltimore Colts, the team he left to coach Miami.
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Colts seek delay on alternate site for Sept 23 game
Baltimore Colts owner Carroll Rosenbloom asked the NFL to postpone choosing a different venue for the September 23 Monday night game against the Kansas City Chiefs. He said the team is not ready to concede Memorial Stadium and may pursue legal action or other steps, with son Steve Rosenbloom promising a course of action Tuesday. The dispute centers on stadium use with the Orioles and base ball schedule.
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Nervous Pat Palinkas Plays Second ACC Exhibit For Panthers
Pat Palinkas, wife of Steve Palinkas, eyes holding place kicks for Orlando in a 23 14 loss to the Norfolk Neptune s at Norfolk as she overcomes nerves about bobbling the ball. Coach Massey briefly holds her from action while the crowd reacts. Steve Palinkas admits he is nervous watching his wife.
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Navy Coach Predicts Tough, Consistent 1970 Football
Navy coach Rick Forzano vowed the 1970 team will play every game hard as spring practice nears. After a 1-9 finish in 1969, he cited 26 returning lettermen and new plebes, with quarterback Ade Dillon challenging veteran Mike McNallen for the starting job as the squad aims to be bigger and quicker.
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Cowboys Have Everything But NFL Title
Dallas coach Tom Landry surveys a talent rich Cowboys squad for 1971. He reshapes defense with Mel Renfro at free safety and Dave Whitsell added, upgrades in pass blocking, and debates quarterback between Craig Morton and Roger Staubach. Landry aims for a championship after years of near-misses against Green Bay and Cleveland.
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Roger Staubach
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Colleges Hit with NBA Probation in Four-State Action
The National Collegiate Athletic Association placed four colleges on probation or reprimand on Monday. State University of New York at Buffalo and Saint Norbert College were put on one year probation effective Aug. 21. Jackson State College and Southern University were reprimanded. Saint Norbert, noted for its strong basketball, cannot participate in postseason play. The action followed an athlete playing in a non sanctioned tour in Czechoslovakia.
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