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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1973

Page

9

Cowboys Lose Preseason Thriller To Raiders 27 26

Dallas rode a late lead into the fourth period but the Oakland Raiders rallied behind a 16 yard field goal by George Blanda. Staubach fumbled and Morton led the offense as both quarterbacks saw action in a hard fought exhibition.

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Pro Grid Preview Bengals Eye Brute Backfield For 1973

CINCINNATI AP Marion Motley and Jimmy Brown push for a backfield of big backs led by ex tight ends. Charlies Booby Clark, a 6-2 240 tight end, draws praise for blocking and speed. Ken Anderson aims to improve at quarterback as Virgil Carter backs him. Receivers Joiner Curtis Trumpy Myers bolster Cincinnati’s offense as linemen deepen depth.

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Major League Baseball Cardinals and Cubs recap and schedules

The article lists American League East standings with Baltimore and Detroit and notes multiple games from Thursday through Sunday, featuring Oakland at Boston and Cleveland at Kansas City plus power rankings. It provides results, schedules, and notable pitchers with win-loss records and upcoming matchups across divisions.

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Bills Face Redskins in New Orchard Park Opener

Buffalo Bills unveil a new backfield and debut an 80,000 seat stadium in suburban Orchard Park for a sold out pre-season game against the Washington Redskins. Joe Ferguson may start at quarterback with Jim Braxton and Randy Jackson in the backfield as O J Simpson sits injured. Duane Thomas starts for the Redskins as Larry Brown sits out early exhibition games.

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Braves clout Cubs as Aaron weighs Ruth record

Hank Aaron doubts reaching Babe Ruth's 714 home runs this season after his 702nd. The Braves crushed the Cubs 10-2 in Wrigley Field as Aaron's 29th homer of the year helped spark a nine run outburst. Cleveland upset Kansas City 10-4 while Oakland beat Boston 6-3. San Francisco edged Philadelphia 2-1. Aaron’s blast was his first since July 31, easing superstition about the Ruth chase.

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Rangers Stop TL All Stars

In Little Rock, the Texas Rangers beat the Texas League All Stars 9 6 as an orange baseball used for three innings drew boos. Jim Spencer hit a three run homer in the five run sixth, giving Texas the lead. comments from players and managers about visibility and grip were mixed.

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