The Abilene High School football team has scheduled the first practice for August 16 at 6:00 a.m..
A second practice for that day is scheduled for 3:40 p.m. At this time, practice times are the same for Aug. 17-18. The afternoon practices may change if high temperatures continue. Players will be notified if the times change.
Players interested in playing on the football team this season should meet at the football stadium by 5:45 a.m. Monday Aug. 16.
Equipment checkout is August 11 at 6:00 at the football stadium. Each individual is required to have a physical on file with the AHS office before they may practice. Parent consent forms need to be completed and turned in by August 16.
If anyone has any questions they should contact Jeff Geist at 263-2450, 263-1260, or via e-mail at jageist@abileneschools.org
Women bowlers needed
It is that time of year again. Bowl-A-Rama Womans’ League will be having its organizational meeting Wed. Aug. 11 at 6:30 P.M. at Green Acres bowl.
Bowl-A-Rama Womans League will be looking at possibly shortening the season. Anyone interested in bowling should call the bowling alley at 263-1001 and leave your name or you can come to the meeting and check it out.
Cowboys beat Bengals
CANTON, Ohio (AP) — With Emmitt Smith and Jerry Rice in the house one night after going into the hall, an offensive show seemed in order.
Neither the Dallas Cowboys nor the Cincinnati Bengals got the message Sunday.
The NFL offensive icons who entered the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday couldn’t have been comfortable with the action at Fawcett Stadium on Sunday night, when Dallas beat Cincinnati 16-7 to open the preseason.
But the Dallas defense sure came through for the team’s former star running back.
“Having Emmitt inducted into the Hall of Fame is special,” All-Pro linebacker DeMarcus Ware said. “For us now playing for the Cowboys, it does make it extra special.”
Browns Lawson
arrested for DUI
CLEVELAND (AP) — Browns defensive back Gerard Lawson has been arrested in Cleveland on charges including driving under the influence.
Cuyahoga (ky-uh-HOH’-guh) County Sheriff Bob Reid tells The Plain Dealer newspaper that Lawson is accused of striking another vehicle near downtown Cleveland and trying to drive off. The 25-year-old Lawson was stopped and taken into custody following the crash, which occurred early Sunday, according to court records. They don’t show an attorney for Lawson.
A court appearance was scheduled for Monday.
No injuries were reported in the accident.
Browns General Manager Tom Heckert says the team is trying to gather more information on what happened.
A message for further comment was left with the sheriff’s office on Monday.