Cowboys and Oilers Clash Amid Exhibition Fireworks
Dallas and Houston renew a heated preseason rivalry as both teams tune up for the NFL opener. The Oilers seek bragging rights after last year’s loss, while Dallas aims to lock in regulars for three quarters. Dan Pastorini returns from a thigh issue as Bum Phillips and Tom Landry prepare for early season battles.
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Heisman
Roger Staubach
Tony Dorsett
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Landry
Dan Pastorini
Dan
Denver
Preseason clash features Tarkenton vs Dolphins and key returns
NFL preseason telecast highlights Fran Tarkenton returning from a broken leg to face Miami in his first action since November, and Dolphins defensive tackle Bob Baumhower aiming to recover from knee surgery. Also on tap, Rams beat Seahawks 26 7 under coach Ray Malavasi, Kilmer debuts with Washington, and Marchibroda braces Colts for first preseason win.
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Washington Redskins
Los Angeles Rams
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Joe Theismann
Bert Jones
Colts
Ted Marchibroda
Pirates sweep Astros as Robinson goes nine and Lemongello exits early
Pittsburgh beat Houston 5-1 in game one as Don Robinson pitched a four hitter and drove in a run while Omar Moreno tripled in the first inning and Dave Parker scored. In the nightcap Mark Lemongello, upset after being pulled in the fourth, watched the Pirates complete a 3-2 victory to sweep the doubleheader.
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Houston
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West Virginia
Astros
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Chicago
Nine homers power Diablos past Midland 20 8
El Paso Diablos slugger Bob Clark hit three homers a triple and a single driving in eight as the Diablos club nine long balls in a 20 8 Texas League win over the Midland Cubs. Jay Peters added two homers and Doug Thomson improved to 2 0 in relief.
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Midland Cubs
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Shreveport
Arkansas
Jackson
Gary Lucas
Amarillo Gold Sox
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San Antonio Dodgers
Grimsleys Sports Imperial coach may be nearing end
AP Special Correspondent Will Grimsley surveys George Allen's firing as Rams coach and parallels to Billy Martin and modern pro sports. The piece discusses executive control, player markets, and the shift away from pep leader images toward risk taking, high-stakes management. It notes Allen's tumultuous stints with Rams Redskins and his controversial talent handling. It also touches on Willie Wood, Nancy Tomich, and Junior Golf results at Callaway Gardens, with references to Carroll Rosenbloom and George Steinbrenner.
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Los Angeles Rams
Vince Lombardi
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New York Yankees
Billy Martin
Martin
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Edward Bennett Williams
Don Klosterman
Carroll Rosenbloom
Rosenbloom
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Los Angeles
Knute Rockne
George Steinbrenner
Rifle club sets shoot for Sunday
The Pecos Rifle and Pistol Club will hold its monthly shoot Sunday and Aug 20 at 2 p.m. at the local range. Twenty two rimfire rifles with scope on open sights will be used in nine matches at 25 50 and 100 yards with standing and bench positions. Trophies will go to the first three places. All interested persons are invited.
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Pecos Rifle and Pistol Club
Jaeckel Leads Westchester Classic After First Round
Barry Jaeckel, 29-year-old son of actor Richard Jaeckel, shot six under par 65 to lead the Westchester Golf Classic as Jack Nicklaus was two strokes back at 67. Nicklaus struggled on the back nine after an early five under start, while Jim Albus was one stroke behind and several others tied at 67. Mahaffey carded 68 to stay in the hunt with Watson, Green at 70 and North at 72.
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Barry Jaeckel
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Tom Watson
Hubert Green
Westchester
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Andy Bean
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