Blanda defies myths as AFL kicking star at 41
Red Smith profile of George Blanda, veteran Raiders kicker, debunking the idea that age or loss of leg limits field goals. He recalls 11 of 23 FG in 1958, compares kicking to golf, and notes the crucial roles of snap and holder alongside changing teammates and holders across leagues.
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49Ers
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Jim Turner
Jets
Babe Parilli
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Turner
Silent Screen wins Garden State Trial for Elberon Farm
Elberon Farm's Silent Screen the leading 2-year-old, captured the mile and 70 yard Garden State Trial by a half length. Prince John son edged Forum to the pole before John L. Rotz rode him to victory over My Dad George. Forum faded to third as the $39,000 yearling added to his Arlington-Washington Futurity earnings totaling $397,966 for Cowdin and Champagne.
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Champagne
Duke Coach Tom Harp in Fourth Season
Duke head football coach Tom Harp enters his fourth season at the helm as the Blue Devils seek progress. Alabama marks its 75th year of intercollegiate football with a rich history and ongoing program milestones.
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Clemson
Blue Devils
Arkansas
Rice
Razorbacks
Texas
Georgia
Florida
Gators
Jacksonville
Oregon
Army
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Air Force
Ohio State on brink as weekly college football picks roll in
AP sketch highlights No. 1 Ohio State and a slate of contenders in key games this week. Ohio State bids for a 22nd straight win while Missouri, Princeton and Stanford target upsets. scores and notable matchups across the schedule are summarized.
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Princeton
Stanford
Wisconsin
Buckeyes
Oklahoma
Loaded Tigers
Kansas State
Notre Dame
Pittsburgh
Pitt
Michigan State
Boilermakers
Harvard
Washington
Louisiana State
Alabama
Mississippi
Baton Rouge
Texas
Baylor
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