Dolphins lose magic as Cowboys rally in exhibition
The 1973 NFL preseason ends with Miami falling 26 23 to Dallas after Tony Fritsch boots a 22 yard field goal with three seconds left. Miami led 23 6 before Dallas surged behind Craig Morton, ending a string of late game disappointments for the defending world champions.
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UCLA Nebraska clash headlines early 1973 college card
UCLA visits Nebraska in a marquee opener as coach Tom Osborne inherits the Cornhuskers. Rodgers, Glover, Harper and Devaney depart, with Rodger’s UCLA beating Nebraska last season. North Carolina State hosts East Carolina. other notable games include Arizona at Colorado State and Clemson at Citadel.
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Nolan Aims for Balanced 49ers Offense in 1973
San Francisco coach Dick Nolan seeks a more balanced attack after a 1972 season marked by a 70-30 pass to run split. Quarterbacks John Brodie and Steve Spurrier led a 2,735 yard pass game with 1,616 rushing yards and 38 touchdowns, as Vic Washington led rushers with 468 yards. Brodie missed much of the year with an ankle injury while Spurrier threw for 1,983 yards and 18 TDs in his absence.
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Frederick County Jr. High Trojans open season with win
The Frederick County Jr. High Trojans defeated Cedar Lee 14 to 8 at Warrenton. Clayton Hartman scored early, Mark Bush added a TD, and Hartman kicked a second extra point. Next game is Wednesday against Harrisonburg at 4 p.m.
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Redskins Bears TV clash on Baltimore Channel 2
The Washington Redskins host the Chicago Bears in a Sunday night game carried live on Baltimore Channel 2.
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Storen Named ABA Commissioner After Midlands Meeting
Mike Storen former Kentucky Colonels president and GM was chosen as commissioner of the American Basketball Association in Chicago. The news conference was set for 2 30 p m EDT as the league announced the appointment following Robert Carlson s resignation at a trustees meeting.
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Demont Sets World Record in 400 Free at Belgrade
Rick Demont, 17, of San Rafael California, sets a world best 3 58 18 in the 400 meters at the World Championships in Belgrade, narrowly beating rival Brad Cooper by 0 5 seconds. He says the effort is not revenge but to reestablish himself as the top 400 meter freestyler. Additional U S swimmers lead in multiple events as East Germany trails in medals.
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Midget Football Opens Season Tonight at Bing Crosby Stadium
Front Royal Midget League kicks off with 5:30 ceremonies led by John E. Taylor. Teams Lions Jaycees Jets and Rotary introduced with sponsor reps. The opener at 6 p.m. features Rotary versus Lions followed by Jets against Jaycees.
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Nicklaus Leads Four in World Series of Golf at Firestone
Nicklaus, a four-time winner, headlines the World Series of Golf at Firestone Country Club in Akron. Also in the field are Tom Weiskopf, Johnny Miller, and Tommy Aaron vying for a $50,000 first prize as NBC televises the event Saturday and Sunday with rounds starting at 5:50 p.m. EDT.
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Murtais Named Pirates Manager for Remainder of Season
Danny Murthaiugh, former Pirates manager, replaces Bill Virdon as Pittsburgh manager for the rest of the season.
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U.S. Open Semifinalists Include Smith Kodes Rosewall Newcombe
Top seed Stan Smith advanced to the U S Open semifinals in Forest Hills New York by routing Onny Parun 6 3 6 3 6 2. Also qualifying were Jan Kodes Ken Rosewall and John Newcombe from Czechoslovakia and Australia.
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