Lions regain pride of the 50s in Detroit
Detroit Lions general manager Rugs Thomas and coach Joe Schmidt express optimism for a return to glory as the team rebuilds with drafts and key veterans. The article notes 1970 season context, player shifts, and a self renewing three year contract for Schmidt.
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Steve Owens
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Charlie Sanders
Punt Pass and Kick Clinic Scheduled for Sept 14
Scottsdale edition announces a Sept 14 teaching clinic for boys eight through 13 at Eldorado Park on 76th Street and Oak starting 5 p.m. Six Phoenix Blazers players will instruct for 1 1/2 hours with refreshments. Entrants contact John Rossie at 947 7211. entry blanks at Rossie Ford. Free participation with 18 trophies and 75 prizes and a chance to win an all expense paid NFL game trip.
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Sun Devils schedule looks fierce with challenging slate
The Sun Devils open against Houston on Sept. 18 and face Utah, Oregon State, New Mexico, Air Force, BYU, Wyoming, San Jose State, and Arizona, amid praise for defensive backs and questions at quarterback. If Arizona State goes 11-0, odds favor a Super Bowl berth rather than a Fiesta Bowl.
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Devine admits Packers not an instant champ in 1972
Packers coach Dan Devine cautions that immediate success is unlikely as he reshapes Green Bay. He emphasizes evaluating veterans and rookies, trades limited, and reliance on quarterback stability with Bart Starr hampered by arm injuries and Zeke Bratkowski stepping into leadership duties.
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Baseball Standings and Scores From Monday
Detroit defeated Minnesota 4 to 2 and Oakland beat New York 8 to 2 in a schedule with only two games reported.
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Thorne Kennel tops dog derby standings tightens
In the 1971 Black Canyon Greyhound Park Kennel Derby five races remain as Thorne Kennel leads with 109 points after Gold Flasher’s third place. Bissing’s Nig's Maybelline earned sixth to stay second as Emeraude lifted Lambert Kennel into a tie for second with 109 points. Third remains J C Stanley Kennel at 92, with Bartley’s Ron da's Bandit moving to fourth at 58 and Wood Kennel rising to 39 after Oshkosh Judy’s fourth.
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