Oilers beat Dolphins as Haik sparks win in Miami Beach
Houston Oilers 24 Miami Dolphins 16. Rookie Mac Haik burst free for a 60 yard score and Woodie Campbell added a second TD. Houston defense forced two end zone interceptions as Griese struggled, while Lemm’s team eyes a tougher road ahead against San Diego and Oakland.
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Ellis Wins In Stockholm Amid Controversy Now Faces Decision
Ellis retains the World Boxing Association heavyweight title after a controversial 15 round decision over Patterson in Stockholm at Raasunda Stadium. Ellis bears serious injuries including a broken nose, stitches over an eye, a fractured thumb, and a broken blood vessel under a cheek. Patterson returns to New York bruised and weighing options as Dundee weighs next fight plans amid offers and potential Frasier interest.
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McLain Aims For Million-Dollar Payday In Tigers Pact Talks
Detroit pitcher Denny McLain stands atop baseballs record books with a 30 win season and a bumper payday. He seeks a $100000 salary from the Tigers plus endorsements totaling about $200000 and hints at a larger deal beyond $100000 as he pursues historic three-win feats and big money prospects.
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Cougars Crush Tulane in Openers Then Eye Texas Clash
Houston beats Tulane 54 to 7 in the Astrodome as coach Royal steers a fast, deep Cougar squad. The focus shifts to a Saturday showdown with Texas in Austin, with Bailey and Gipson starring and the defense delivering key plays.
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Cardinals Clinch NL Pennant as Reds Rally Stuns Giants
The St Louis Cardinals clinched the National League pennant after a 7-4 win over the Houston Astros, with Cincinnati rallying to beat San Francisco 4-0 and pull the Reds within reach. Roger Maris drove in three runs, Flood collected five singles, and Curt Flood set a high pace as St Louis moved 12 1/2 games ahead of the Giants. Cardinals pitcher Steve Carlton improved to 13-11 while Houston’s lineup featured Jim Wynn’s two-run homer.
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Baseball Leaders Summary From Early Major League Stats
The report lists American League batting leaders Yasiel Trzemski with .310 from 37 at bats, Cater at .290, and run and RBI leaders McAuliffe and Harrelson. In the National League, Rose leads with .323 from 375 at bats, plus Beckert, Perez, Brock among top runs, and Williams and McCovey as RBI and hits leaders with noted totals.
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Sterling Vols Beat REL Chargers 22-0 at Memorial Stadium
Sterling Vols make school history by defeating Robert E. Lee Chargers 22 to 0 under lights. Key plays include 40 yard punt return by Larry Arnold and 71 yard kickoff return by Russell Clark sealing the win. Arnold adds a sprint-out TD and a 40 yard punt return for the first score as Clark opens second half with a kickoff return.
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Blue Devils Fall 2-0 in Home Opener
Baytown Ross Sterling Blue Devils dropped a 2-0 decision to Spring Branch Westchester at Memorial Stadium. Westchester scored on a 7 yard TD run, an 8 yard punt return, and a 2 yard QB sneak after a Sterling fumble. Defensive standouts included Larry Stubbs Mike Hicks Mike Hawks and Kirk Miller. The next game is Thursday at 4 p.m. in Houston against Stephen F. Austin junior varsity.
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REL death by own action Squad falls short 6-0
SPRING BRANCH It was all defense and no offense as Robert E. Lee’s death by own action squad fell 6-0 to Spring Branch Junior Varsity. Baytown’s defense forced five fumbles and an interception, stopping two late goal line drives and nearly scoring on a Jamison pass that was negated by a penalty.
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Rebels Face Opening Loss in 14-0 Setback
The Robert E. Lee Rebels sophomores played strong defense but lacked offense in a 14-0 defeat by Spring Branch. Coach Roy Hutchins praised the second half effort of the thin squad as the best showing of the game.
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College Gridders Have Wild Start
Tennessee and Nebraska opened the college football season with late drama. Nebraska's Paul Rogers kicked a 51-yard field goal with 21 seconds left to beat Wyoming 13-10, while Tennessee tied Georgia 17-17 on a final-play turnover after a tough finish. Houston and West Texas State posted strong showings, and other top teams flashed offense in early games across the nation.
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Tigers Dominate Oakland Behind Lolich Shutout
Detroit’s pitching masterful as Mickey Lolich completes a three-hitter and Jim Northrup Bill Freehan and Willie Horton power the offense with two homers each. Tigers’ win tightens race for AL pennant to two games with one to play, as Orioles lose.
Palmer Becomes Golf’s First Official Millionaire
Arnold Palmer topped the Kemper Open at Pleasant Valley CC to exceed one million dollars in official PGA earnings. The 39 year old finished with a 67 for a 12 under total, earning $30,000 for the victory as crowds of 39,300 watched. He spoke of the thrill of reaching the milestone and ending a slump that had troubled him earlier in the season.
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