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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1972

Page

7

Cowboys seek QB depth after Staubach injury

Dallas plans to defend the title without Roger Staubach who had shoulder surgery and faces 2 to 3 months out. Craig Morton filled in impressively with three TD passes in a 27 13 exhibition win over the Rams while rookie Maurice Daigeneau saw limited action. Morton called Staubach a great competitor and Landry noted the team is weak in quarterback depth after the injury.

Dallas Cowboys Roger Staubach Los Angeles Rams Marlin McKeever Cowboy Ram Dallas Star Dallas Tex Tom Landry Craig Morton Staubach Los Angeles Morton Landry Roger Ram Marvin Knight Knight Cowboy Maurice Daigeneau Northwestern Cowboys

Cigar Puffing Official Draws Cyclists Ire

New York police sergeant Alfred Toefield, chair of the Olympic cycling committee, faced cyclists’ ire after cigar smoke during a 120 mile road race qualifier at Lake Luzerne New York He defended the habit saying it helps his nerves and aids him observe riders for Olympic qualities He has long supported cycling and helped secure key wins such as opening Central Park for the 1960 Olympic cycling qualifier.

NEW York NEA U.S Alfred Toefield New York City Lake Luzerne N.Y Teefield Olympic Cycling Committee Toefield Alfred Teefield Munich Speedy Gonzales San Jose Alfred Toefieild Central Park

Pro Football Roundup Steelers Year Of Money Hopes Grow

NFL preseason action featured the Steelers routing the Jets 22 3 as Mean Joe Greene led the defense and Namath was held to 55 passing yards. Cowboys star Staubach suffered a separated shoulder and will miss 2 3 months, Morton threw three TDs in a 27 13 win over the Rams. Other games saw San Francisco over Cleveland 20 13, Kansas City 24 14 over St Louis, Philadelphia 29 20 over New England, Detroit 28 20 over Cincinnati, Minnesota 24 13 over San Diego, Buffalo 24 21 over New Orleans, Green Bay 14 13 over Miami. Baltimore at Oakland closed week two. Brodie started for San Francisco, Gene Washington scored on a 31 yard pass, and long returns highlighted the weekend.

Associated Press Pittsburgh Steelers Steelers NFL New York Jets Joe Greene Joe Namath Jets Namath Greene Weeb Exbank Roger Staubach Dallas Cowboys Staubach Los Angeles Rams Cowboys Los Angeles Marlin McKeever Craig Morton Rams San Francisco Cleveland Kansas City St. Louis Philadelphia New England Cincinnati Detroit Minnesota San Diego Buffalo New Orleans Green Bay Miami Baltimore Oakland New York Giants Atlanta John Brodie

Nicklaus Eyes $300000 Westchester Win In 1969 Season

Jack Nicklaus boosted his 1969 winnings to $240000 after winning the Westchester Golf Classic in Harrison New York. He seeks $300000 for a single season but questions if he can play enough to reach the target while acknowledging he is a better golfer this year. He has five wins in 15 American tour starts including the Masters and U S Open.

Harrison Jack Nicklaus Nicklaus Golden Bear Bing Crespy Dora

SWC Stats Leaders Often Fail to Defend Titles

The Southwest Conference has seen over 60 percent of individual statistical crowns won by underclassmen in the last decade. Of 94 titles claimed by sophomores and juniors, 16 failed to repeat, signaling tough odds for the five young men who claimed seven championships.

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Dallasites Crown Andrews Golfers in Weekend Victory

Dallasites Andrews staff C T and Dick Adams of Dallas won championship flight honors at the 7th annual father and son golf tournament at Andrews Country Club with a 12 under par score. They beat Midland pair James and Pat Pritchett by three strokes. The event crowned multiple flight winners led by Dan and John Bader of Andrews in first flight and Maggen and Jim Edmonds of Odessa in second.

Andrews C. T Dick Adams Dallas Andrews Country Club James Pat Pritchett Midland Barney Allen Barnard Hobbs Ronnie Dub Huckabee Monahans Dan John Bader Haggen Jim Edmonds Odessa Melvin Dewey Webb T and Aften Barnard Eulis Ronnie Rosson Lamesa Carl Mickey Wilson Paeine Bob Rob Hillery

Chicanos Take Second in Semi-Pro Tournament in Odessa

The Odessa Chicanos finished as runners up in a two day semi-pro baseball tourney. They beat Big Spring Tiger Cubs 7-5 with winning pitcher Ruben Herrera and homers by Joe Jacquez and Ismo Ramirez. They edged San Angelo Budweiser Kings 1-0 behind Bibian Nabarrette four hits. In the final, Big Spring Cardinals defeated Odessa 8-5 as Nicky Dominguez took the loss after hitting a grand slam.

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