Patriots Rally Past Raiders In Shocking Openers
In a wild opener at Foxboro the New England Patriots defeated the Oakland Raiders 27 20 as rookie Jin Phan led a late comeback. Plunkett connected with Sellers for a 33 yard score in the third quarter and Gogolak added two late field goals. The crowd of 55 405 erupted as time expired and fans rushed the field. Boston built a halftime lead on Banaszak’s run and a Plunkett to Sellers connection cemented the win with 2:05 left.
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Raiders falter as Falcons edge 20 6 loss in opener
In a snowy AFC season opener at Foxboro Oakland falls 20 6 as Atlanta, led by quarterback Berry and a late Falcons surge, stifles a late Raiders rally. Brodie throws for 72 yards to Kwalick and Washington but is knocked off by relentless defense to seal the defeat.
Giants Win as Dodgers Narrow NL Lead in Tight Race
Giants edge Pirates 5-3 aided by Hal Lanier’s two run double and Dave Kingman’s RBI single. Don Carruthers earned the win with 6 2/3 innings, while Steve Hamilton closed out the final outs. Dodgers’ Downing throws a three hitter in a 4-0 win over Atlanta, cutting San Francisco’s edge to 1 1/2 games. Mets erase Pirates 5-1 behind bullpen work, Cubs rally to beat Phillies 3-2.
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A's set new road record with win over Brewers
Oakland gains AL road wins record with a 3-2 victory in Milwaukee. Mike Epstein delivers a three run homer as the A's extend their road success, breaking the Yankees' previous mark. Twins beat Royals in a doubleheader split. Red Sox top Senators, Petrocelli homers twice. Angels blank White Sox 1-0 as Messersmith tosses seven innings of shutout ball.
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Pennant chase stalls as LeRoche powers California win
Dave LaRoche anchored California's 24 to 6 victory over the White Sox after a teammate replaced an injured starter. Messersmith earned his 5th win as New York Yankees beat Cleveland 3 to 2 with Blomberg driving in the decisive run in the bottom of the ninth. Orioles overwhelmed the Tigers 8 to 1 highlighted by Cuellar and Robinson. Carlton and Simmons spark St. Louis 11, Expos 3. Astros edge Reds 5–4 as Morgan celebrates birthday with a game-winning hit.
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Pro football upsets topple six favorites in Week One
In a surprising opening, six favorites lost and a seventh was edged as Baltimore Cincinnati Cleveland all won by margins. Across key games in Foxboro New Orleans Atlanta and others scored upsets while Chicago edged Pittsburgh. Key plays included Phontkett’s two TD passes for the Raiders and a late Bot Griese to Warfield threat in Miami.
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Stewart Wins Canadian Prix In Ontario Race
Stewart of Scotland and Seeta team up as Sundey leads, with Roonies and Sleary among finishers in the $155,008 Canadian Prix. The event featured a dramatic opening laps and a spin that affected several rivals as the field crossed the line amid early race chaos.
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Billie Jean King Wins Louis ve Virginia Sims Final
Billie Jean King defeats Rosemary Casals 6 1 6 3 in the Louis ve Virginia Sims tournament final in Louisville. King adds another title to her 1971 pro tennis career, nearing $65,000 in earnings as Casals fights back in the second set before King seals the match.
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