Meeting Resolves Astrodome Issue

NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue met with Houston Oilers executives Monday regarding the cancellation of an exhibition Aug. 19 against San Diego.

More than 25,000 fans were in the Astrodome when officials decided the game would not be played because of complaints from both teams of soft spots in the artificial turf.

“We expect that the Astrodome’s field will be properly installed and ready in all respects for the Oilers’ home opener on Sept. 10” against Pittsburgh, the league said in a statement.