Theismann Shines With Argonauts In Preseason Push
Former Notre Dame quarterback Joe Theismann has appeared in five Argonauts games in Canada and leads Toronto to five straight exhibition victories. Drafted by Miami, he chose a two year Argonauts contract and says he could play in the NFL if given the chance. Also notes youth football leaders and local jamboree events ahead of the season with schedules and matchups.
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Staats Defends Title In City Women’s Golf Final
Lo retta Staats ousted Carrie Werneke to reach the 18 hole final at Ellis Ft Harrison Country Club. Dru Harris defeated Edith Godleski to reach the finals while Barbara Domst beat Ann Miklozek in the First Flight. Multiple flight results noted with Staats’ 1 up win over Werneke.
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Rams and Chargers clash in preseason debut with new I formation
The 1971 NFL preseason opener features the San Diego Chargers unveiling their I formation and the Washington Redskins showcasing a revamped defense under new coach George Allen. Sonny Jurgensen sees a title shot, while San Diego’s offense aims for consistency and a sharper backfield with coach Sid Gillman’s scheme.
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Harris Wins City Crown in Golf Tourney
Miss Dru Harris a 19-year-old Indiana State sophomore defeated defending champion Mrs. Loretta Staats 4 and 3 to win the champion ship flight of the Women s City Tourney at the Elks. Staats led after five holes but Harris rallied to go 2-up at the turn and sealed the match with a par on the 15th. This marked Harris first appearance in the City Tournament.
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Staats Edges Werneke 1 Up In Tight Golf Match
Staats overcame a distance loss off the tee to shoot 76 and top Werneke 1 up. The match opened with five straight pars as Staats built a two hole lead and extended to three after birdie on six. They halved the remaining holes on that side, with Werneke trimming the lead after Staats faced trouble on ten and again on 13.
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Bears Grid Prospects To Report Next Week
Schulte High School football coach Jay Barrett says upperclassmen report at 1 p.m. August 12 and underclassmen at noon August 17. Players must bring completed physicals and parents' permission slips.
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San Diego State Night Football Schedule Revealed
San Diego State announces a full night schedule with 11 games played under lights. The plan places all contests at evening or night times, highlighting a distinctive approach for the season.
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Wayne Newton Tops Clinton in Legion Sectional Opener
Wayne Newton beat Clinton 4 0 as Bob Cook threw a no hitter and drove in the only run. Cook fanned 10 with three walks and an error, game lasting until 1 a.m. Newton faces Crawfordsville at 9 30 p.m. tonight. Brazil vs Clinton follows at 7 p.m. on Valle Field.
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Gemini Jack Wins Trot at Coles County Fair
Tim Wilson of Terre Haute trains and drives Gemini Jack, a two year old trotter owned by Wilson, Dr. William Clary, and Max Clary. Gemini Jack won the non winner’s trophy at Coles County Fair with a 2:13 1/5 second heat, with a second in a photo finish earlier. He will race next week at Carmi and then in a $20,000 Illinois State Fair feature in Springfield. Teacher's Pride, another trotter trained by Wilson, remains idle since Martinsville and heads to Springfield next Friday.
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Chefettes Battle Beloit In Mid Central Tourney Play
Terre Haute’s A J Chef ettes, six straight Indiana women’s softball titles, face Beloit Wisconsin at 5:30 p.m. Beloit state champions lost 4-3 to Moline in the late game Thursday. Other results saw Indianapolis Anchorettes defeat Chicago 9-1 and Pekin shut out Milwaukee 4-0.
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Lou Nasser Hosts Media at Ambrosini's Dinner
Lou Nasser a PBA bowler will host the news media for an appreciation dinner tonight at Ambrosini's Restaurant 1367 Wabash Ave. Fellow PBA members Barney Asher and Bobby Cooper will attend to share tour tales. The dinner starts at 7 p.m.
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Stargell Eyes NL Home Run Mark in Pirates Win
Willie Stargell blasted his 39th homer as the Pirates beat Montreal 7-2, widening the NL East lead to eight games. He needs 17 more in 51 games to tie Hack Wilson’s 1930 NL record of 56, or 18 more for 57 to set a league mark. Stargell also has 101 RBIs on 112 hits as the Pirates push toward history.
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Browns owner urges patience with Phipps development
Cleveland Browns owner Art Modell asked fans to be patient with quarterback Mike Phipps and give him time to develop while noting Bill Nelsen remains available. Modell cited Nelsen’s knee issues and said Phipps should progress without rushing him, as the season opens with an exhibition against the 49ers in San Francisco. He praised Nick Skorich as debuting as head coach and called Cleveland’s 175th birthday a chance for the Browns to unite the city.
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