Giants pull off dramatic rally against Vikings in tense game
Giants rally with Ron Johnson and Tucker Frederickson back in the lineup for a late surge against Minnesota. A 55 yard pass and 56 yard run set up touchdowns as New York nearly toppled one of football’s best, but fell short in a 55 yard winning drive.
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Packers Lions Tie In Rain Soaked Monday Night Duel
Green Bay and Detroit battled through a downpour at Milwaukee County Stadium, finishing 14 to 14. Ground games anchored by John Brockington and Greg Landry’s leadership fueled a game decided by turnovers and weather, with two touchdowns scored amid nine Packers penalties.
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Players revolt against artificial turf safety concerns
Washington medical expert Dr. James Garrick told a House subcommittee that high school players saw 50 percent more injuries on synthetic turf than grass. He cited skin blisters and second degree burns from the surfaces and urged a full scale, $200000 study. NFLPA backs Garrick survey. owners urged to bargain before new turf is installed.
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Red Sox dispute Conigliaro condition after trade
Boston officials insist Tony Conigliaro was whole and healthy at the time of his 1968 trade to the Angels. Sox VP Dick O Connell says medical records prove it and offers to show them, amid West Coast reports of possible settlements in the case.
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Tony Conigliaro’s health dispute shadows 1970 trade
The Sox say Tony Conigliaro, who retired due to an eye problem, received a pay settlement from the Angels while Angels officials, including Harry Dalton, questioned whether the eye condition existed before the trade on Oct 11 1970. Conigliaro had just one of his best seasons with 36 homers and 116 RBIs.
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Pats urge Plunkett to start throwing early
New England Patriots want rookie quarterback Jim Plunkett to open the offense sooner after a conservative first half. Offensive backfield coach Sam Rutigliano urged more aggressive play, noting a missed chance at a touchdown after Steve Kiner's interception and a bad snap on the ensuing field goal.
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Cowboys Lose Veteran Ralph Neely To Season Due To Motorcycle Crash
Dallas Cowboys tackle Ralph Neely suffers a dislocated ankle and leg fracture in a Lake Grapevine accident, ending his season. Coach Tom Landry shifts Don Talbert to left tackle with Forrest Gregg activated as backup. Neely is a seven year veteran from Oklahoma. Other players injured in the Bears game include Tom Stincic Cornell Green Bob Hayes Herb Adderly and Rayfield Wright.
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Howe Departs Era as WHA Emerges and Howe Honored
In New York two events mark hockey’s changing era. The World Hockey Association announced plans to challenge the NHL next season while Gordie Howe was saluted by the Metropolitan New York Hockey Writers Association for his long, distinguished service. Howe reflects on his career, his transition to postplayer life, family, and the changing nature of the game, acknowledging today’s players as different yet still part of the sport he helped shape.
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