Browns avoid panic as 0-3 start stuns Cleveland
Browns owner Art Modell and coach Forrest Gregg pledged no panic after an 0-3 start, saying changes won t be made this season. Modell noted possible coaching reallocations later, while Gregg defended Richie McCabe and stressed unity, defense as a unit, and time to build.
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Lions' Bubble Burst By Staubach's Arm
In Pontiac, Roger Staubach and the Dallas Cowboys crushed the Detroit Lions 36-10 at the new Pontiac Stadium. Staubach sparked the offense after a 10-9 third period lead, while Jethro Pugh and the defense pressured Lions quarterback Greg Landry. The Cowboys improve to 3-0, atop the Eastern Division, as Detroit falls to 2-1 in the Central.
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Lions Fall to Cowboys in Late Drama at Detroit
Dallas rode Staubach and a burst of big plays to beat Detroit 21 14 after a critical bad snap turned the tide. Pearson piled up 188 receiving yards on six catches, including a 30 yard score helped by Young’s 42 yard TD catch and another 46 yard halfback pass for insurance. Forzano lamented the costly turnover and momentum shift.
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Reds Begin Final Push Toward Series With Pirates
Cincinnati Reds aim to clinch a third National League title this decade behind Gary Nolan against John Candelaria in Pittsburgh after two wins at home. Reds pace Pirates with 348 team batting, 10 steals, while Pittsburgh struggles at the plate and with pitching.
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Oakland Gambing on Holtzmans Arm
Oakland faces a pivotal game as Ken Holtzman starts on two days rest against Boston in a must win scenario. Manager Alvin Dark stresses going with their best and a potential World Series clash looms if the A's fall behind 3-0.
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High School Football Ratings See Leaders Hold Positions
Cincinnati Moeller Circleville and Newark Catholic keep leads in AP state football ratings. Moeller leads Class AAA with 248 points, followed by Warren Harding and St. Edward. Newark Catholic remains Class A leader with 205 points, while Circleville holds Class AA at 199. Newcomers Carroll London Elyria join top tens.
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Cats fall to Minnesota 21 0 with five fumbles
Ohio University coach Bill Hess blamed poor concentration after the Bobcats turned the ball over five times and drew costly penalties in a 21 0 loss to Minnesota. He urged better ball security and kick blocking in practice while noting Roger Koepfle made 14 defensive stops.
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NHL Players Sign Pact With Compensation Clause
After 12 months of talks the NHL and the players association reach a five year contract. The deal includes a compensation clause and a provision for binding arbitration if negotiations fail, differing from the Rozelle Rule used in the NFL.
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Impressive Bucks Take Top Spot in Grid Poll
Ohio State moved to first in the AP college football ratings after a 41-20 win over UCLA while Oklahoma dropped to second. USC held third with a 27-16 win over Iowa, Nebraska fourth after beating Miami, Florida. Texas rose to fifth with a 61-7 rout of Utah State as Missouri fell from fifth to 12th after losing to Michigan.
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