Doubleheader sold out again as Browns host two pre season games
Cleveland Browns enter tonight's 10th annual pre season double header at Municipal Stadium with a sold out crowd of 79 282 but attendance may dip to a historical low. Jets vs Steelers at 6 pm and Browns vs Giants at 9 pm feature star players injured or absent and a 40 percent rain forecast may drive standee totals down. The Steelers boast the best exhibition record among the four teams while the Giants and Browns start winless and aim to snap slumps ahead of the regular season. Browns coach Skorich remains optimistic about a title run despite a rough start.
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Buckeyes lose cornerback to severe knee injury
Ohio State football suffers another pre season injury as defensive back Harry Howard injures his left knee. It is his third knee injury with doctors considering surgery. Regular end Ken Luttner shifts to Howard's cornerback role after the vacancy left by Jack Tatum.
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Staubach fuels Cowboys win in hunger for starting role
Dallas beats Baltimore 27 14 in a national telecast as Roger Staubach and Bob Hayes connect on two long second half TD passes. Craig Morton starts, then Staubach pushes Dallas to a 10 7 halftime lead. Preseason record improves to 5 0. News also notes Warren Wells sentenced to 90 days for parole violation.
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Western Reserve eyes Firelands title with Speer coaching
Western Reserve High School launches John Speer’s first year as head coach after two years as assistant. The Rough Riders aim to contend in the Firelands Conference led by New London and Norwalk St. Paul, with a 6 3 overall record last season and a stingy defense that allowed 66 points. Key players include Dave Mesenberg at quarterback and defensive back, John Davis at tight end, and Conry as captain and standout cornerback. Season opens September 10 at South Amherst with a slate including Sandusky St. Mary and Monroeville in conference play September 24.
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Browns Front Four May Rise To Elite Status
Cleveland defensive line coach Dick Modzelewski says the front four must gain group experience before becoming a top unit. Ends Joe Jones and Jack Gregory and tackles Walt Johnson and Jerry Sherk show progress, with Johnson praised for best pre season work and Jones improving against the run. The line is aggressive and ready as Cleveland faces the New York Giants in the second game of the doubleheader at Municipal Stadium with Bill Nelson at quarterback.
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Panthers edge Bay 2-1 in controlled scrimmage
Elyria Catholic coach Tom McCartney praised his Panthers after a 2-1 scrimmage win over Bay, played 20 plays per side due to injuries. Scoring came on a 15 yard run by Terry Neal and an 8 yard pass from Brian Powers to Tim Schuster. Weitzel received commendation for hard work as the squad prepares for Panther Club night.
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Wells May Lose Pro Football Career for Probation Violation
Oakland Raiders star Warren Wells faces a possible year in prison after a California judge ordered a 90 day diagnostic stay with potential extended confinement. The case stems from a May Beaumont bar stabbing during Wells’ probation violation review following his 1969 attempted rape conviction.
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Hudnutt shoots 86 in U S Amateur third round
Elyria's Art Hudnutt carded an 86 at Wilmington Country Club in the third round of the U S Amateur, finishing 27 strokes behind leader Gary Cowan. Hudnutt's 237 total after three rounds leaves him last among the 64 players who made the cut. Cowan holds a one stroke lead over Marty West entering the final round.
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Smith Faces Last Chance With Bengals In Green Bay Game
Tommie Smith, Olympic gold medalist, starts as wide receiver for Cincinnati with Ed Marshall as a starter, in a bid to win a roster spot amid five receivers in camp. Coach Paul Brown will decide after the Packers game as Cincinnati seeks a fifth straight win. The Packers are 1-3 in exhibition play.
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