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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1971

Page

8

Namath Seeks Image Change in Jets Lions Opener

Jets star Joe Namath embodies a new mindset for 1970 as he prepares for the exhibition game against the Detroit Lions in Tampa. He aims to prove he is the No. 1 quarterback and shed the “wise guy” image while coaches debut for several teams and rookie QBs may see action across Saturday and Sunday showdowns.

Associated Press Joe Namath New York Jets Detroit Eee Namath Tampa Fla Washington George Allen San Diego Chargers Sid Gillman Colts Sam Havriak Earl Morrail Virgil Carter Cincinnati Mike Phipps Cleveland Gary Cuozz Minnesota Pete Liske Philadelphia Jim Plunkett Stanford Mike Taliaferro New England Houston Dan Pastorini Anta Clara Giants

Unheard Of Heard's 2nd Round 66 Takes Lead at Akron

AKRON Ohio AP Whisy rallyed for a 68 as Heard parred the first two and fired a four under 66 to grab a 36 hole total. Lee Trevino eyeing tour form, Nicklaus at 143, Fred Martin tied for fourth with Hill after 138.

Heard Akron, Ohio Waylous Jerry Heard Lee Trevino Lunn Tommy Aaron Mason Rudolph Lery Rudolph Shum Billy Casper Arnold Palmer Nina Jack Nick Channla Mike Hill Jackson Mich Firestone South Seren Coset Heard Don Bies Hill Akron H. Sikes Paul Harney Jona Schroeder Tome Firestone South Cours ‘Arty Fleckmalea Jerry Hear Dick Crawford David Graf John AL Gelberser Miller Bob Charles Steve Reid Lie Rick Rhyan Jr al Dulus Ghi Chi Od Daim’ Wieshers Dave’ Stockton Jette Bai Az Ford Ace Vere Terry Wilcox We Ross Randall LE Peug Sanders Tom Weiskopt i Babe Hiskey Teese Jack Lewis Jr Dean Reham Jack Herler de Sneadies Belling Act Wall Don Finsterwald Larry Hinson Dent Cesar Sanudo Don Bies Ken Ventori Dave Marr

Frazier Seeks Singer Stardom Beyond Boxing

Joe Frazier says he may retire from boxing in two years to pursue singing after Latin American tour. He stayed off fights for a year, stressing his act with go go dancers and a band, while noting the money and location will shape any return against Ali. Bert Green and Gay Brewer shared sixth at 139 as Frazier eyed his top goal amid golf rounds.

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Levias Seeks New Pact With San Diego Chargers

Houston Oilers receiver Jerry Levins seeks contract changes before playing for the San Diego Chargers after a recent trade for Ron Billingsley and Gene Ferguson. He faces fines for delayed reporting and cites financial and off season job concerns with Continental Oil as factors. Levins notes some issues must be cleared up, including potential renegotiation.

Sonny Jurgensen Allen Rams Jack Pardee Myron Pottios Diron Talbert John Wilbur Verlon Biggs New York Jets Ron McDole Buffalo Bills Roy Jefferson Baltimore Chargers Conoco Levias Oilers Kably Charger San Diego Fd Harland Svare Levins Hughes Houston Billingsley Ferguson San Sid Jerry Levins San Diego Chargers Houston Oilers Ron Billingsley Gene Ferguson Levies Southern Methodist Continental Oi! Co Vikings Panther Central Texas Bryan Wichita Falls Killeen Larry Bates Permian PHS Billy Phipps Sonal Toll Monahans Texas Phs-Bryan Oklahoma Ball Yard Florida Doug Dickey Grant Tealflday Bill Miller Tampa Stadium

Adkins defies early doubt to pursue Dallas wide receiver breakthrough

Margene Adkins, once fleeing a game in Fort Worth, climbs back from Canada to aim for a starting role with Dallas. Coach Ray Renfro moves him from Y to wing, boosting his confidence as he recovers from a serious ankle injury. He logs early workouts with Staubach and Morton, insisting he can contribute this season.

Thousand Oaks Calif Margene Adkins Adams Carl Williams Fort Worth Hisory Adkins Henderson Junior College Canada Athens Ottawa Cowboys Rough Riders States Renfro Alworth Dallas Roger Staubach Craig Morton

Cowboys Rally To 45-21 Win Over Rams In Preseason

Dallas chases a 45-21 preseason victory as Mark Washington returns a 101 yard end zone interception for a touchdown. Craig Morton and Roger Staubach connect for scores while Sharlie Waters burns the Rams with two picks. Dallas improves to 1-0 in exhibition play under Tom Landry as Los Angeles debuts Tommy Prothro.

LOS Angeles Mark Washington Cowboys Rams Dallas Tom Landry Sharlie Waters Craig Morton Roger Stabauch Morton Mike Ditka Staubach Bobby Hayes Tommy Prothra UCLA Houston Canton Ohio Gabriel Mikel Dikta Bob Hayes Walt’ Garrison Calvin Hill Garrison Hill Ditka Mike Clark Jack Snow Herb Adderley Cowboy David Ray Karl Sweetan Charlie Waters Waters Clark Sweetan Clemson Roger Staubach Hayes Ram Billie Hayes

West Germany Wins AGA Khan Trophy in Dublin Show

West Germany led by Hartwig Stenken on Simona took the AGA Khan Trophy in Dublin narrowly ahead of Britain Iday. Italy finished third and the United States fourth in the top Irish show jumping event.

West Germany Dublin Treland Hartwig Stenken Simona Ireland Britain Iday Italy United States

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