Expos Surge Into NL East Pennant Race
Montreal Expos moved into second place in the National League East with a 5-3 win over the Chicago Cubs at Jarry Stadium. Mike Jorgensen delivered a bases loaded grand slam as partisan fans roared, leaving Montreal three games behind the St. Louis Cardinals.
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Cowboys edge Dolphins in last exhibition game
The Dallas Cowboys defeated the Miami Dolphins 26-23 in the final NFL preseason game as Craig Morton directed a late Dallas drive. Miami, led by Bob Griese and Earl Morrall, saw a 23-6 advantage shrink after two fourth quarter touchdowns by Dallas, including Otto Stowe’s 26 and 6 yard scores. Shula noted injuries and a 10 day window to ready the team for the regular season beginning at San Francisco.
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Rick Dement Grabs World Swim Title in Belgrade
Rick Dement, 17, of San Rafael Calif., set a world record 3 58.18 for the 466 meters at the World Championships in Belgrade, narrowly beating rival Brad Cooper by half a second. Americans dominate with medals across events as East Germany leads in gold tally. Dement emphasizes no revenge, aiming to remain the top 400 meter freestyler.
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World Series of golf pits Big Four winners
AKRON Ohio AP Pro golf's Big Four winners square off in the World Series this weekend with Jack Nicklaus the favorite. The Golden Bear seeks a ninth World Series appearance at Firestone CC as Weiskopf Miller and Aaron challenge for the 50000 first prize. NBC will televise from 556 pm EDT Saturday and Sunday.
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Senate backs local TV blackouts lifting plan
The Senate 16-6 approves a bill requiring telecast of sold out hometown NFL games 72 hours before kickoff. House action could follow next week, potential timing to tee up the September 16 opener. NFL Commissioner Rozelle says leagues will not wait for formalities if both chambers approve the measures.
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Football season kickoff predictions from Pecos area games
In the opening weekend of 1973 football action Pecos defeated P Irvin 28 to 13 Monahans beat Colorado City 30 to 6 Seminole downed Denver City 21 to 19 Fort Stockton edged Crane 14 to 13 Balmorhea defeated Alpine JV 36 to 0 Andrews topped Levelland 45 to 16 Amarillo Caprock beat Odessa Ector 24 to 7 Local readers are invited to submit score predictions for next week’s district games.
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Local golfers share first round lead at Southern Open
Columbus, Ga scene as John Schroeder Grier Jones and four others shot 67 to top the opening round of the $166,606 Southern Open. Also tied are Artie McNickle Larry Stubblefield Lou Graham and Don Bies.
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Eagles Host EP Irvin at Rotary Field Tonight
Eagles welcome EP Irvin and other area teams as the football season opens. Pecos meets El Paso Irvin at 8 p.m. on the Eagles field while Andrews faces Levelland. Fort Stockton opens against Crane, and Kermit starts against Alpine in the 1973 campaign.
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Pecos Eagle junior varsity football schedule listed
The Pecos Eagle junior varsity football squads have 16 games this season with eight at home and eight away. Coaches Dub Smith Jim Strother and Lawrence Williams lead the teams in a slate that includes dates at Hobbs Carlsbad Alpine Andrews Fort Stockton and Artesia among others.
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Early West Texas high school football week kicks off
Fort Worth Northside 39 over Waco University 8. Garland 12 beat Dallas Woodrow Wilson 7. Houston Sterling 21 over Davis 0. Milby 29 over Williams 0. Austin 14 over Westbury 13. Aldine Carver 33 over Wheatley 6. Pasadena 21 ties Texas City 21. Jersey Village 40 over Stratford 7. High Island 35 over Beaumont Kelly JV 6. Bucks Monahans meet Colorado City in first district clash. Denver City Bears visit Seminole Indian land to challenge Seminole. Balmorhea Bears host Alpine JV. Odessa Ector hosts Amarillo Caprock at W T Barrett Stadium to open West Texas high school football week.
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Andrews football uses computers for scouting reports
In Andrews Texas the high school football program uses an IBM 1136 computer to upgrade scouting. Head coach Tommy Watkins says computer reports provide three times more information on opponents than manual methods. Don Boles notes the system trains students in computer science and processes reports quickly.
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RIP Riders Cancel Play Day In Pecos Schedule Next Saturday
Riders in Pecos cancel the weekend play day and set a make up for next Saturday at 2:36 pm at the rodeo arena. A RIP club business meeting will be held at Jan Holley's home 2200 S Plum St Monday at 3:30 pm. All officers and members urged to attend.
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