Dolphins Favored to Reach Super Bowl After Standout Preseason
Miami Dolphins look to repeat as AFC representatives with quarterback Bob Griese guiding a potent attack. Running back trio Jim Kiick Mercury Morris and Larry Csonka pace the ground game as Don Shula’s team aims for back to back Super Bowls, facing Steelers and Raiders only in playoffs.
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Eagles meet Carlsbad in pivotal late season clash
Pecos junior varsity seeks payoff in Carlsbad showdown after a 18-6 win over Carlsbad JV. The Eagles trail in series history 11 of 15 and face a Cavemen squad averaging 23 points while yielding about 12. Tonight’s game, 7:30 PM New Mexico time, hopes to tilt the season’s arc as Pecos travels to El Paso Irvin in a prior season opener.
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Player praises Harbour Town as Heritage lead forms
Gary Player calls Harbour Town Golf Links superb while Homero Blancas shoots 66 to lead the Heritage Classic. Blancas parred the rough and rain as John Mahaffey and Jimmy Wiechers sit one behind at 67 with others like Bert Yancey and Ben Crenshaw also posting 69s.
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Ruby Begonia Turkeys for Cuero Duel in Turkey Days
Cuero Texas bets on flapper Ruby Begonia to settle the title of Turkey Capital of the World in a two part race against Worthington Minnesota. Ruby departs by private plane after weeks of practice to compete on Worthington main street as part of King Turkey Days festivities. A second race features Silver Foot from Worthington.
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Ladies dominate Marlboro in Marlboro Cup race
The 2.25 million Marlboro Cup at Belmont Park features five women owned horses among seven, led by Meadow Stable's Secretariat and Riva Ridge. Other entrants include Cougar II owned by Mary F. Jones, Kennedy Road owned by Mrs. Arthur Stollery, and Annihilate Em owned by Patricia Blass with Key To The Mint and Onion also set to race. Post time is 4 48 p.m. EDT with CBS TV coverage 4 5 p.m.
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Tennis anyway or There's a bullet in your head
Michael A. Lutz recounts a Labor Day tennis story in which he was shot in the face by a .22 while awaiting a match. He describes the surprise, medical checks, and survival, noting he played on to reach finals before learning the truth and urging safer gun use.
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