Ali Beats Norton In Scrappy 12th Round Fight
Muhammad Ali narrowly defeated Ken Norton by split decision at the Forum in Inglewood, a comeback win that keeps alive a potential giant bout with Joe Frazier. Foreman had stopped Joe Frazier in two, but Ali survived and weighed in at 212 pounds.
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Associated Press
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Toyah Buffaloes Fall 62 to 36 Against Sierra Blanca
Toyah Buffaloes lost 62 to 36 to Sierra Blanca in West Texas Friday night opening the 1973 six man football season. Two pass interceptions and a lost fumble cost Toyah as turnovers swung the game. Frank Nunez stood out for Toyah, while Sierra Blanca totaled 540 yards to Toyah 360. Jenkins emphasized improving blocking ahead of Marathon game.
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Drake tailback Jim O’Connor named league offensive player of the week
Drake University star Jim O’Connor, who rushed for 199 yards on 32 carries and added 28 receiving yards, earned Missouri Valley Conference offensive player of the week after helping Drake to a 13 10 loss to West Texas State. O’Connor crossed 1,000 rushing yards for his 13 game career and leads the conference with 144.5 yards per game.
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Billy Pritchett
Aaron's homerun record tightens with 710
Aaron lifts his 710th career homer in the third inning off Don Carruthers to move within four of Babe Ruth's 714. He leaves the game in the fourth due to severe stomach cramps after a doctor visit. Pirates rout Cubs 11-3. Padres top Astros 5-3. Aaron hit his 99th season hit earlier, raising average to .288.
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Associated Press
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Eddie Mathews
Pittsburgh
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Houston
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Pirates
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Wrigley Field
Richie Zisk
Padres
Astros
John Grubb
Grubb
Mike Easler
Longhorns prep for Miami tilt as practices close
Texas coach Darrell Royal tightens access before the Orange Bowl opener with Miami on September 21. A 30 minute goal line scrimmage is planned as last contact work. Injuries include Rick Davis back surgery sidelining him. Tommie Landry Glen Gaspard and Bill Walker easing back from knee and hamstring issues.
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Parker Alford
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Bill Walker
Tomomy Landry
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Ronnie Webb
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Terry Champagne
Nederland
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Bubba Bean
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No Winners in Contest Week One of Enterprise Football
Predictions for the district 2-AAA games failed to yield a winner, as Fort Stockton and Crane tied and several wrong picks left seven entrants in contention. The week’s $5 prize rolled into the pot for week two, with a new rule requiring seven game winners plus closest Pecos Eagle score to claim the prize.
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Kermit
Odessa
Films Of Eagle El Paso Irvin Game Shown At Meeting
The Eagle El Paso Irvin game film will be shown at the booster club meeting tonight. The gathering starts at 7 36 PM in the high school cafeteria with coach Jerry Millsapps addressing attendees.
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San Antonio Takes TL Edge In Championship Series
San Antonio overwhelmed Memphis Blues 5-2 as Danny Covert hit a grand slam in the first inning and Jim Kern worked the complete game with 13 strikeouts. Memphis scored twice in the second before Kern shut them down rest of the night, sending the Seals to a 2-1 series lead with one game left.
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Landry picks Cowboys starter as Staubach Morton await
Dallas coach Tom Landry faces a Landry quandary in choosing his opening quarterback with Roger Staubach and Craig Morton in contention. The decision comes as the Cowboys prepare to open the regular season in Chicago. Staubach, who helped Dallas win the 1972 Super Bowl, and Morton have contended for the job for years.
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Roger Staubach
Craig Morton
Man Landry
Chicago
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Odessa Raceway to host five classes this Saturday
Odessa Raceway Park will feature five classes of racing this Saturday with eight cars in each field. Eliminator Modified Tor stock Super stock and Stock will be showcased as final eliminations start at 8 30 p m Time trials begin at 5 p m Local fans are invited to attend per track officials.
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Three share spotlight for Eagle of the Week
Enterprise staff developers highlight Eagle varsity players for weekly honors. Offensive and defensive standouts from the team are named after reviewing the latest game performance.
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Offensive Eagle power leads win over El Paso
Don Walker starred with three TD touches including a 65 yard run and a 90 yard kickoff return as the Offensive Eagle defeated El Paso. Flores showed relentless effort gaining extra yards and earned Co-Eagle of the Week. Rodriguez anchored the defense with sure tackles and strong pursuit.
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Nebraska rises to No. 2 in AP football poll
Nebraska jumps to second place in the AP college football poll after a 40-13 opening win over UCLA, moving past idle Ohio State and Texas. Southern Cal holds No. 1 with 49 first place votes. Ohio State 3rd, Texas 4th, Michigan 5th.
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Herschel Nissenson
Associated Press
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Ladies PGA Proette Invitational at Old Westbury
The Ladies PGA tour stopped for a one day invitational at Old Westbury Golf and Country Club on June 25. Host pro Ben Roman welcomed 20 leading ladies to the event between Heritage in Southbury and the next tour stop in Atlanta.
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Old Westbury Golf and Country Club
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Southbury
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Atlanta
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