Promising rookie Nielsen presses for No 2 behind Pastorini
Houston Oilers rookie quarterback Gifford Nielsen, a devout Mormon who abstains from smoke and drink, shows improvement as he competes to back up Dan Pastorini. Nielsen notes he must improve recognizing Kenny Burrough in single coverage, while Earl Campbell shines in the preseason.
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Ken
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Pastorini
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Cowboys
Earl Campbell
Midland Cubs Rally Past El Paso 13-3 in Texas League Showdown
In Texas League action the Midland Cubs beat the El Paso Diablos 13-3 to seize a slim one game lead in the West as Gary Dotson and Gene Dotson powered the offense with key homers and early rallies. Jim Albert earned the win while Steve Eddy took the loss.
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Grimsley’s Sports Highlights Legacy Voices And Controversy
AP Special Correspondent Will Grimsley surveys iconic figures from Willie McCovey to Jack Nicklaus and Bjorn Borg. Quoted figures reflect on baseball life, junior golf, ATP rankings, and pennant pressure as era-defining stars assess shifts in sport culture and competitive balance.
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Don Sutton
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Seahawks Beat Bears 16 7 in Preseason Clash
Seahawks overcome winless Chicago Bears 16 to 7 as Sherman Smith scores on a 7 yard run and Jim Zorn connects with Ron Howard on a 4 yard TD to cap a 99 yard drive. Efren Herrera adds a 44 yard field goal and an extra point that misses after an offside.
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Sherman Smith
Jim Zorn
Ron Howard
Seattle Seahawks
Chicago Bears
Smith
Seahawks
Efren Herrera
Dallas Cowboys
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Howard
Herrera
Bob Parson
Mosley throws three TD passes for Texas A&M
College Station Texas AP Sophomore quarterback Mike Mosley threw three touchdown passes guiding the Aggie offense on five scoring drives against the first string defense. The defense pressured him behind the line for two losses of four and twelve yards during the scrimmage.
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Pate Gilbert share Hall of Fame Classic lead
Jerry Pate and Gibby Gilbert tie for the first round lead at Pinehurst in the Hall of Fame Classic as both seek to salvage winless seasons. Gilbert carded 67 with a strong finish while Pate closed seven holes six under par after a solid start. Hale Irwin and Arnold Palmer posted solid rounds as the course tightens. A separate note: Dallas businessmen announce a new Central Hockey League franchise to replace the relocated Dallas Black Hawks, aligning with the Vancouver Canucks organization.
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