Broncos Clash with Ex-Coach Saban in Preseason Showdown
Denver hosts Lou Saban’s Bills in a high profile preseason game as Floyd Little and John Ralston prepare to counter with O J Simpson and a backfield led by Little and Dawkins. The matchup highlights pending returns and fresh signings amid a weekend slate of NFL exhibitions.
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Trevino plans cutback schedule for Hartford Open
Lee Trevino says he will cut back his golf schedule starting next year citing a crowded calendar of exhibitions and commercials. He remains the favorite for the $40,000 first prize at the Sammy Davis Jr Hartford Open where a strong field includes Palmer, Casper, Player, and Hill.
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Bills pivot to stronger ground game under Saban
Buffalo Bills coach Lou Saban shifted to a ground oriented attack last season led by O J Simpson who ran 292 times for 1251 yards. The team posted a 4 9 1 record amid injuries and rebuilt line including Bruce Jarvis Irv Goods. Dennis Shaw protection is a priority with targets J D Hill and Bob Chandler.
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Bibby Strikes Out 14 but Rangers Lose to Twins
Jim Bibby fanned 14 Minnesota batters but took the loss as the Texas Rangers fell 5-2 in Arlington. Rod Carew drew a key walk and Tony Oliva delivered a go ahead single in the 11th after a two hit shutout by Bibby, extending Texas season losses to 86. Bert Blyleven earned the win for Minnesota, improving to 16-14 as the two clubs continue the four game series.
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Raiders playoff exit ends Super Bowl dream in 1972
Oakland Raiders season ends with a 13-7 playoff loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers after Franco Harris and a deflected pass give Pittsburgh the victory in the first round. Coach John Madden shifts focus to 1973 as key players and rookies vie for roles on offense and defense. The Raiders remain favored in the AFC West with a strong returning lineup and notable changes including Bubba Smith replacing Ray Chester.
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California Captains Air Force Academy swimming and water polo
Bill Carrington of Sacramento will captain the Air Force Academy swimming team for 1973 74 and Kelly Kemp of Long Beach will captain the water polo squad Kemp led the Falcons in assists with 98 and was the third leading scorer Carrington holds the academy record for 100 yards freestyle The WIBC championship tournament in Las Vegas drew 9644 teams over 107 days with a 706431 prize fund the largest and richest in history The Olympic story by Kiernan Daley was revised due to Munich attacks and Mark Spitzs seven gold medals
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Sul Ross Lobos Open 1973 Fall Drills with Scrimmage
Sul Ross State University head coach Richard Harvey praised the opening week after a two hour scrimmage that capped the first week of fall drills. He noted the session highlighted a couple of areas to work on as the Lobos moved forward.
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11-year-old pro jockey headlines Juarez bareback race
In Juarez Mexico 11-year-old Ruben Lopez weighing 72 pounds rides El Borracho in a 400 yard match race with a $12 000 winner take all purse. Opponent duo King Kong and jockey Eddie Padilla previously won a summer match for a $5 000 prize.
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Texas bumper stickers herald a rosy year for Longhorns
Texas fans predict a 1973 football season shaped by Roosevelt Leaks in the wishbone offense. Coach Darrel Royal warns that losing Leaks would cause a drastic talent drop, as the Longhorns eye an undefeated run and a potential national title.
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