Unitas leads Chargers in exhibition comeback bid
In a Yale Bowl clash the San Diego Chargers with Johnny Unitas seek to rebound as the Jets Giants and 49ers also vie for early season gains. Namath shines for the Jets while Norm Snead leads the Giants at quarterback with Ron Johnson set for his first start. Vin Clements handles fullback duties.
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Bills Win Redskins Exhibition Amid 80k Stadium Traffic Jam
About 80 200 fans packed Erie County's new 21.5 million stadium in Orchard Park to watch the Bills lose to the Redskins 37 21. A 20 mile Thruway jam delayed fans from Williamsville and many walked up to three miles. Herb Mulkey had a 102 yard kickoff return. Stadium manager Calpin said future exits should clear faster.
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Redskins’ Duane Thomas taunted by Bills fans in preseason melee
Washington running back Duane Thomas escaped into the tunnel after being targeted by taunts and objects from Bills fans as his team routed Buffalo 37 21. Thomas, who had 16 carries for 70 yards and a touchdown, declined comment on the incident. Team coach George Allen defended Thomas’s progress.
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Massengale Takes Three Stroke Lead In USI Golf Classic
Rookie Rik Massengale shoots 69 to reach 9 under par 207 and lead the USI Golf Classic by two strokes over Jimmy Weickers at Pleasant Valley Country Club. Lee Trevino, Ken Still, Bobby Mitchell, Lanny Wadkins, John Schlee, and Tom Jenkins chase a crowded pursuer group. Bruce Crampton, Weiskopf not in field. prize $40,000 to winner. Massengale, UT alumnus, credits brother Don for his unusual first name.
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Riggs Invited To Women's Tennis Tourney
Western Manitoba championships invite Bobby Riggs to play women's doubles August 24 26. He must use the men’s dressing room if he objects negotiations possible. Riggs boasted of beating top women after defeating Margaret Court on Mothers Day and has accepted a challenge from Billie Jean King.
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