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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1972

Page

7

Chiefs Triumph In TV Debut At Arrowhead Stadium

Kansas City defeats Los Angeles Rams 19 13 in a preseason game marked by strong kicking from Jan Stenerud who connected on 37, 40, 57 and 37 yard field goals. Stenerud’s 57 yard boot set a league-best preseason mark, while Wen dell Hayes scored the Chiefs only rushing TD and Roman Gabriel led the Rams in passing as L A closed to within three late in the third.

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Dallas Cowboys claim 15th straight preseason win

Denver QB Don Horn and star receiver Ron Sellers shine in Dallas as Sellers pushes for a starting role. The Cowboys beat the Jets 34-27 and gain momentum for a clash with Kansas City as Montgomery and Parks bolster the backfield. Coaches praise Sellers and Landry notes progress amid a deep talent pool.

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Pro Football Standings and Saturday Games Schedule

Pro Football standings and a Saturday game slate lists New England at Denver at 0 p m Dallas at Kansas City at 9 p m New York Jets at Atlanta at 4 p m New Orleans vs Pittsburgh at Memphis Tenn at 8 p m Los Angeles at San Diego at 1 p m St Louis at Green Bay at 9 p m New York Giants vs Philadelphia at Princeton N J 2 p m Buffalo at Chicago 2 p m Cincinnati vs Cleveland at Columbus Ohio 2 p m Oakland at San Francisco 4 p m Next Monday s Game Houston at Minnesota p m

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Bubba Smith Out For Year With Knee Injury

Baltimore AP reports All-Pro defensive end Bubba Smith will miss the entire 1972 season after a knee injury in an exhibition game. Smith underwent a two hour operation revealing extensive damage to his right knee and Coach McCafferty expressed despair over the loss to the Colts.

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Jets Dominate Cowboys as Namath Shines On Field

Sports roundup notes Jets top Cowboys 34 27 with Namath passing 74 yards before handing to Woodall as Dallas defense again keys win. Baylor signs Odessa High recruits Cariker Maddox Tammen medical woes. Doug Lee praised for Bear defensive backfield. Permian and area prep updates included.

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El Paso Dodgers sweep doubleheader to widen Texas League lead

El Paso remained atop the TL West with a 2-0 and 3-1 sweep of Midland as rain washed out other games. Jerry Roysters delivered a two run homer in the opener, and El Paso pulled away in the nightcap with two sixth inning runs aided by Patchin’s two run single. Shreveport crushed Memphis 14-10 in the East with a late four run burst.

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Pro Grid Forecast Skins Hope Old Men Improve

Washington coach George Allen faces aging players and injuries as the Redskins aim to match last season’s playoff run. Kilmer leads a veteran passing corps with Jurgensen Smith and Taylor while a seasoned defense, nicknamed the Over The Hill Gang, anchors the unit.

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