Rams Lose Fanning Injured In Looted Preseason Game
Rams face a setback as defensive tackle Mike Fanning sustains a fractured fibula, likely out four to six weeks, affecting plans for injured reserve and roster decisions. Coach Chuck Knox notes other injuries to Jaworski, Nelson, and several linemen, while Fanning’s absence shifts reserve development and preseason strategy.
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Nation Football League
Greg Horton
Wayne Hammond
Montana State
Fanning
Rams
Klosterman
Hewitt
Phen Fanning
Fenning
Chuck Knox
Knox
Sun defensive tackle Roller plays uncertain return after hospital stay
Defensive tackle Dave Roller was released from a Birmingham hospital Sunday after a third period knockout in a 25 25 Sun win over Birmingham. At 61, 260 pounds, Roller joined the Sun on the flight home wearing surgical attire and a neck brace. Officials will study films and consult a neurosurgeon to determine if his neck or back injury will allow play this Friday at Anaheim Stadium against the Philadelphia Belt. Roller, who earned a game ball after a nine tackle performance, insisted he will play.
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Fanning
Rams
Notre Dame
Buffato
Merlin Olsen
San Francisco
Bills
G.J. Simpson
Reece
Washington State
Kosferman
Uno
Opa Nn Po
Abey
Ontario
LAX
Kansas City
Ron Jaworski
Terry Nelson
Sugea
Jayora
Nelson Wits
T ‘Takes
Bill Simpson
Bill Nelsn
Harol Jackson
Dave Ebmenttorf
al Oliver
John Cappellctil
Rukala
Bui Beche
Rip Strow
Hasie McBmlllan
Dave Roller
Birmingham
Southern California Sun
Southland
Roller
Sun
Memorial Stadium
Dr. Roller
Sunday Sun
Anaheim Stadium
Bruce Swart
Thomas triggers another tempest in Hawaiians saga
In Honolulu the controversy swirls around Duane Thomas as Philadelphia Bell claims rights to his services while Thomas signs a one game deal with the Hawaiians. He carried five times for 17 yards and autographs delighted fans as Chicago beat the Winds 21 7.
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Thomas
Tomas
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Philadelphia Bell
Wer
Thomas Sky
Nihe
Sonny Ligdnler
Chicago
Sixkiller
Tim Delaney
Bell
Ed Sultan Jr
Philadelphia
WFL
Rich Tanarella
Prep Grids Sweat It Out As Season Opens
Long Beach high school football teams begin conditioning today under CIF Southern Section rules with six weeks of workouts ahead before Sept. 28 season kickoff. Moore League sees Jon Meyer become Moore coach at St Anthony, while Lakewood, Millikan, Poly, and Monrovia see new or ongoing leadership as prep squads prepare for a fall slate starting with the PTA Milk Row Carnival at Veterans Stadium.
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Long Beach
Nino
Jon Meyer
Wilson
St. Anthony
Mike Thomas
Saints
Morton rallies Giants for 21 20 preseason win over Jets
Craig Morton threw two third quarter touchdowns to spark a 21 13 lead as the New York Giants overcome a 14 7 halftime deficit and beat the Jets 21 20 in exhibition play. Jets reserve JJ Jones threw two TD passes to Jerome Barkum while Pat Leahy missed a field goal attempt.
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New Haven
Rennie
Pat Leahy
Giants
Jets
Morton
JJ. Jones
Jones
Lee Namath
Jerome Barkum
Leahy
Rankin wins Denver Women’s Open by two strokes
Judy Rankin survived early bogeys to win the $40,000 Denver Women’s Open, her third subpar round in a row, earning $5,700 and extending her LPGA streak to 15 titles in 15 years. Sandra Haynie tied for second at 209, with Jan Stephenson third.
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Denver
Judy Rankin
Associaton
Dani Blalock
Pinehurst Country Club
Sandra Haynie
Jan Stephenson
Powell wins State Open golf title in Santa Maria
Powell of Placentia shot 71 to win the State Open with a 10 under par 278 at Santa Maria Country Club. Montalbano of Los Angeles finished second at 279 after a 72, earning Powell $2000 and Montalbano $1500. Sandy Galbraith was third at 280, Renner tied for fourth at 281 with George Kelly. Kelly shot 471 on Sunday.
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Calif
Jimmy Powell
Placentia
Powell
Chuck Montalbano
Los Angeles
Santa Maria Country Club
Montalbano
Sandy Galbraith
South San Francisco
Geiberger Wins Colonial with Record 10 Under Par
Al Geiberger and Dave Stockton split early rounds but Geiberger kept lead, finishing 10 under par at the Colonial Country Club with a 270 total. Stockton shot 69-72-69-74 to finish three back at 274, while Hubert Green ended five under with a late bogey.
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New York Times Service
Forth Worth
Alphonse and
Gaston
al Geiberger
Dave Stockton
Geiberger
Stockton
Colonial Country Club
President Ford Golf Games Leave Economy Behind on Links
In Vail Colorado President Ford plays through a 13 day vacation with golfing partners saying he switches to tournament mode once he hits the first green. He is described as a competitive player who enjoys applause and treats aides as partners. The economy only intrudes when Allen Greenspan joins a round, and Ford teases about an improving handicap and future handbagger status in Washington.
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Colo
Ford
Golf Partners
Jerry Ford
Bob Wolfe
Rocky Mountain
Yord
Wolfe
Bolt Hag
United States
Ted Kindel
Kindel
Allen Greenspan
Wolff
Washington
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