Lions Rally to Crush Eagles in Detroit Preseason Clash
Detroit Lions hammered the Philadelphia Eagles 31 7 in an exhibition game before 56 6632 fans. Greg Landry directed two touchdown passes and a 33 yard run while Charlie Sanders and Lee Bouggess sparked Detroit with big plays and penalties altered several touchdowns. Bills Edgerson traded to Broncos after Monday cuts and other roster moves noted.
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Charlie Sanders
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Army
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Jimmy Raye
Eagle
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Philly
Ronnie Blue
Philadelphia
George Mira
Barney
Tom Vaughn
Snead
Bears face uncertain season with Dooley pace and rookie spark
Chicago prospects on offense depend on Bobby Douglass as field leader with Concannon and Douglass in competition. Receivers include Dick Gordon, Bob Wallace, and rookie Linty Cole. Line and backs shuffle under new center Bob Myland as veteran gaps close and youth push for speed. Defense shows big turnover with Keoty and Buthus. secondary remains inconsistent. Special teams stumble with Mac Percival and Hobby Green. Western Division outlook remains cautious despite potential upgrades.
Mets End Slide With 15 Run Victory Over Cardinals
The New York Mets snap a six loss in seven games by routing the St Louis Cardinals 15 to 6. Donn Clendenon Art Shamsky and Cleon Jones drive in two runs apiece while Tommie Agee belted his 22nd homer as Vic Davalillo sets an NL pinch hit record.
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Mike Cuellar
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Tony Conigliaro
Tigers
Baseball Standings and Schedule Updates From A P Desk
American League East led by Baltimore 86 wins, New York 74, Detroit 69, Boston 68. West Minnesota 76, California 74, Oakland 70. National League Pittsburgh 70, Chicago 69, New York 68, St. Louis 64. Tuesday’s games include Chicago at Oakland and Baltimore at New York, with many other matchups listed for the night.
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AP Picks Arkansas Over Texas to Win SWC
The wire editor misread the AP predictions in Monday's Enterprise. The AP article ultimately selected Arkansas to win the Southwest Conference this year, not Texas as the desk originally believed.
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Final Weekend Set At Ruidoso Ends Summer Meet
The last weekend of the Ruidoso Downs season runs six straight days through Labor Day weekend. The All-American Quarter-Horse Futurity offers a record 670000 purse, boosting the event as the world’s richest horse race. Other stakes include The Brigand Y at 870 yards, the Renines Taervep Futurity, and The Ruidoso Mile.
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Not an actor Namath and Joe Namath at Jets training quarters
At Hofstra the Jets reconcile Namath and Al Atkinson after a clash over Namath’s lifestyle. The veteran linebacker defends Namath as a great athlete and winner while challenging him to choose the right crowd. Namath respects Atkinson as a moral influence despite the rift. Parilli and Grantham comment on team dynamics as Namath’s reformist persona persists.
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Longhorns Eye Title Defense Without James Street
Texas, national champions, pursue another title under coach Darrell Royal with Eddie Phillips as QB after Street's eligibility ends. Concerns focus on a thin secondary and backup fears, while standout players Worster, Bertelsen, Speyrer, Wuensch, Atessis, Henderson, and Zapalac anchor a strong roster as Arkansas looms in the SWC.
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Associated Press
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Cotton Speyrer
Bobby Wuensch
Bill Atessis
Scott Henderson
Bill Zapalac
Arkansas Razorbacks
Six Will Get You Five At Juarez Saturday
Six greyhounds remain in the Countdown elimination at Juarez Race Track with a $5,000 title ride. B.A.'s Bobbette and Starr Larue lead wins with 11 apiece, while B.A.'s Dusty and D.C.'s Sweet Pea also headline the seven year series. The 680 yard distance culminates in a final set for September 260 with post time listed.
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