Tarkenton Hopes Playoffs After Leg Injury
Vikings quarterback Fran Tarkenton, 37, suffered a broken right fibula in a Sunday win over Cincinnati and faces a tough recovery. With five games left and a 6-3 record, doctors doubt he can play the regular season, but Tarkenton voiced optimism he could return for the playoffs in six weeks.
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Cardinals Rally Past Cowboys 24 17 in Rough Dallas Duel
St. Louis Cardinals overcame an early deficit to defeat the Dallas Cowboys 24 17 in Irving Texas. Wayne Morris scored on a 1 yard run and Mel Gray added a 49 yard TD reception as the Cardinals seized control late. Dallas led 14 3 at one point butgave up two costly miscues including a Randy Hughes interception fumble.
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Knicks trade McMillen to Hawks for draft pick
NBA teams trimmed rosters to 11, shipping players across the league. The Knicks sent center forward Tom McMillen to Atlanta for a 1978 second-round pick after his season ending calf injury. other teams released and placed players on injured reserve or waived several veterans and rookies.
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Pont resigns as Northwestern football coach
Northwestern University football coach Johnny Pont resigns after five seasons with 43 losses in 54 games. He will stay on as athletic director while ending his coaching career this Saturday against Illinois. He notes he is not being pushed and cites his decision as final amid conference realignment rumors.
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White Sox bet on Blomberg after Soderholm success
Chicago signs veteran outfielder designated hitter Ron Blomberg for 600000 over four years in a deal not yet finalized, while team president Bill Veeck cautions that no contract is signed. Blomberg aims to use Nautilus training to regain form after two injury plagued seasons. He travels to Deland, Florida, for four weeks of conditioning.
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Hub Geezum Crow Mad Marketplace Brawl
A chaotic scene erupts at the Hub as crowd anger rises over a disputed deal. Vendors clash with shouts and thrown objects, drawing in bystanders and emergency responders amid mounting tensions.
Playing Is Everything in School Sports
A reflective piece on the primacy of participation over victory in school sports. The narrator recalls serving as a goalie, the chorus of non playing teammates, and the emotional pull of playing rather than simply winning. He argues that effort and presence matter more than outcomes, celebrating the value of being involved in the game.
Bruins Scrimmage Huskies in Boston Arena
Boston Bruins, third place in Adams Division, prepare for a scrimmage with Northeastern after four straight wins. Coach Fernie Flaman leads the Huskies with former Bruin Don McKenney as assistant. Rick Middleton reflects on loosening up and regaining form following a 3-1 win over Cleveland.
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Texas Holds Top Spot In UPI Board Of Coaches Poll
Texas tops the UPI Board of Coaches poll for college football, needing two wins to finish undefeated and untied. Oklahoma, Alabama, and Ohio State follow in the top ranks as the field includes Notre Dame Michigan and Penn State.
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Multiple Pro and College Sports Transactions Listed
A consolidated round of sports moves includes Claude Terry placed on injured reserve by Atlanta, Tony Robertson waived, Larry Johnson placed on waivers by Buffalo, Terry Furlow on injured reserve by Cleveland, Phil Bond waived by Houston, Kevin Restani cut by Milwaukee, Tom McMillen traded to Atlanta for a 1978 second round pick, Mike Dunleavy waived by Philadelphia. Also Mario Soto and Dan Dumoulin signed by Cincinnati pitchers. Brian Dowling signed by Green Bay at QB. Horst Muhlmann dropped, Ove Johansson signed by Philadelphia. Floyd Lahache returned to Hampton, Serge Beaudoin claimed by Birmingham from Cincinnati. Greg Holst assigned to New Haven and Nick Fotiu recalled by New York Rangers. Northwestern coach Johnny Pont resigns.
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