Cowboys offense sputters in preseason losses to Packers and Rams
Dallas, led in scoring last season, struggles in two exhibition games. White and Carano each complete 16 of 35 passes for 45.7 percent with two picks apiece, Hogeboom 4 of 9 for 44.4. Dallas allows big plays, 59 points, 62 percent opponent completion. White hurts shoulder. Landry uses new signal system with Mackovic. Steelers seek Bradshaw's first action as Pittsburgh allowed 67 points in two games and 902 yards. Noll criticizes recent play.
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Landry Seeks Answers After Cowboys Camp Struggles
Dallas Cowboys coach Tom Landry, citing solid camp progress but poor preseason results, notes improvement in defense and run defense but says the secondary has not yet shown on the field. He mentions injuries to Randy Hughes and contract disputes with Drew Pearson, Randy White, and Pat Donovan affecting team morale.
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Aoki, Irwin Tie For Buick Open Lead At Grand Blanc
Isao Aoki and Hale Irwin share the Buick Open lead after a 7-under 65 as the 38-year-old Yokohama native chases his first U.S. win. Irwin, on seven weeks off this summer, matched Aoki with a 65 and predicts the 14-under record may fall if weather holds. Dan Halldorson sits one back at 66, with Dave Hill and Bill Loeffler at 67 in round one.
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Sports on TV Cable Schedule Notes Odessa Area
TV listings note stations carrying sports on cable and satellite feeds. Channels include KOSA Ocessa KMID Miglang TEX Monahans WTBS WGN WOR ESPN KATE KTVT KERA HBO ESPN2 Odessa cable features 24 hour SPORTSCENTER updates with live action and tape delay telecasts. For complete daily prime time schedule consult the weekly TV magazine in the Sunday Odessa American.
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Time for Oilers to change pace says Carpenter
Rob Carpenter urges Houston to emphasize the run to sharpen timing and reads in the preseason matchup against Tampa Bay. With a new offense under Gifford Nielsen, he seeks more carries after limited playing time and a costly first play fumble versus New Orleans. Leon Gray returns from Achilles injury as Oilers seek balanced effort.
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Frogs poised to bite as Dry forecasts tough SWC season
Texas Christian coach F A Dry says the Southwest Conference is tougher than a boarding house steak and that only an open date offers a breather. With 35 lettermen back including Steve Stamp and Stanley Washington, TCU aims to be a spoiler in a schedule that leans homeward after an early Sept. 5 Auburn opener.
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Sanchez Gomez title bout set in Caesars Palace clash
Salvador Sanchez and Wilfredo Gomez meet for the WBC featherweight title in Las Vegas with Gomez moving up from super bantamweight. Sanchez seeks a sixth defense as Gomez eyes an upset after a 32 fight knockout streak. The 15 round bout airs via closed circuit with tickets at $15 and an undercard including Meza Mendoza and Holmes Reed.
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Hearns Dreams Of Ring Fame Ahead Of Leonard Bout
In Cedar Michigan Thomas Hearns talks of fighting before millions as he trains for the September 16 bout with Sugar Ray Leonard at Caesar's Palace. Hearns sparred four rounds in front of about 1,000 fans, wearing heavier gloves and planning to reach 16 rounds daily to reach peak form. He dismisses Leonard’s nose-target claim and predicts the fight won’t last 15 rounds.
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