NFL Based on Defense Wins and Offense Dominates Week Two
The AP notes a hung jury in the NFL week two narrative with defense highlighting LA Chargers 20 0 over Philadelphia Broncos 26 6 over Bills and Houston 16 10 over Green Bay while offenses shine in Dallas 41 21 over the Giants Cincinnati 42 20 over Seattle Miami 19 15 over San Francisco and Los Angeles 20 0 over Philadelphia. Key players include Leroy Jones O J Simpson Willie Alexander Roger Staubach Tony Dorsett Jim Hart Charlie Sanders Ken Anderson Fleet Moore Joe Namath and Billy Kilmer.
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Los Angeles Nominated By USOC For 1984 Olympics Bid
In a close 55-39 vote, the US Olympic Committee selected Los Angeles over New York to represent the United States before the IOC for the 1984 Summer Games. LA argued existing facilities and a break-even plan with a $183.5 million budget.
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Indians End Orioles Bid With 9-4 Win
Orioles drop to third place 3½ behind Yankees after a 9-4 loss to Cleveland. Wayne Garland earned the win for the Indians as Eddie Murray hit a three run homer for Baltimore in the first inning before four Baltimore errors sparked a five run rally.
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Baseball Roundup Saturday’s late fireworks pace wide AL results
Boston crushed Detroit 12 5 as Carlton Fisk Carl Yastrzemski and Butch Hobson homered Reggie Cleveland won 11 8. Yankees swept Toronto 15 0 and 20 0 behind Guidry 16 6 and five hitters Figueroa Lyle. Royals swept Angels 6 3 and 4 2 powering an eight game KC stretch. Rangers beat A’s 5 4 and 8 6 as Smith Bevacqua lead. Brewers beat Twins 8 6 while Minnesota took 8 4 in nightcap. Seattle topped White Sox 5 1 behind Stanton 27th homer.
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Hill Breaks Slump With 11 Under In Ohio Kings Island Open
Mike Hill ends a five year winless stretch with a record 11 under par in Mason Ohio. He finishes one stroke ahead of Tom Kite who tied the course record with 62. Hill earns 30000 dollars and celebrates a personal victory for his young son and family.
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Ali predicts end of fight as Shavers deadline nears
Muhammad Ali, at Madison Square Garden, says the Shavers bout will end decisively after four rounds. He pivots to money talks, stating he wants 12 million to fight the Norton Young winner and 10 million to face Joe Frazier, aiming to exit with the title.
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Phillies Near East Title as Seaver and John Win
The Phillies moved within one game of the National League East title after Seaver and John won their 20th games. Seaver pitched a three hitter in a 4-0 win over Atlanta, while John beat Houston 5-4. Luzinski and Schmidt each had three hits as Philadelphia clinched a tie for the division with an 8-5 win over Montreal.
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